Operation Be: The Podcast

Operation Be: The Podcast

You have a picture in your head of what your life can BE for a reason, and sometimes balancing it all does feel impossible. Join your host Jamie Thurber as she takes you along her continued journey of intentionally creating a grounded lifestyle. She visits topics including learning that rest is actually NOT lazy, growing your business in a way that doesn’t take over your life, creating relationships that are supportive, reducing chaos overall, embracing sustainable habits, and more. Jamie Thurber, Expert Operations Manager & Productivity Queen turned Mindset, Business, and Lifestyle Coach, spent years focused on what she could DO to design her life on her terms. Through challenging personal experiences, mindset & habit shifts, and a whole-body health transformation, she has spent the last few years accepting that BEING present in her life is actually more important than all of the things she was doing.

Episodes

December 2, 2025 67 mins

In this episode of Operation Be, I welcome the magnetic and mission-driven Jessica McTaggart, owner of The Curl Sanctuary in St. Louis. What begins as a conversation, becomes a full-bodied journey through Jessica’s evolution from a makeup counter employee to a leader reshaping the curly hair industry from the inside out.

We wander through the origin story of The Curl Sanctuary, the philosophy that fuels it, and the intention-packed...

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In this episode of Operation Be, we’re going all-in on one of the most underrated tools for growth: perspective shifts. We’re unpacking how seeing things differently—intentionally, clearly, and without burning yourself out—can radically reshape your life.

We’ll get into: ✨ Why unlearning society’s “rules” is the first step to freedom ✨ How challenging your mindset creates space for real alignment ✨ The truth about clarity (and w...

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In this short solo episode, I wanted to build on my recent conversation with former NHL enforcer Kelly Chase—reflecting on the powerful lessons hidden inside resilience, mindset, and purpose. From facing life-changing challenges to showing up with grit and grace every single day, this episode was all about what it really takes to live with intention.

I want to share how mindset shifts can help you find clarity, create freedom, and ...

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In this powerful episode of Operation Be, I sit down with the legendary Kelly Chase — former NHL enforcer, proud St. Louis Blues alum, and a man whose story goes far beyond the rink.

Kelly opens up about his incredible journey through life after hockey — from battling cancer to building businesses — and how grit, gratitude, and community have shaped every step of his path. We talk about what it really means to live with intention, ...

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In this episode of Operation Be, I’m diving into something that might ruffle a few feathers — unlearning the rules. This conversation was sparked by a moment that stopped me in my tracks and made me ask, “Wait…who decided this was how it’s supposed to be?”

From money to relationships to the invisible “shoulds” we’ve all been handed, I’m sharing my personal journey of realizing that most of the rules we live by weren’t even written ...

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Welcome back to Operation Be! Today, we’re talking about something that’s been a massive theme in my own journey — believing in more. ✨

In this episode, I open up about the pivotal moments that taught me how powerful it is to see beyond your current reality and choose a possibility mindset. We’ll talk about breaking free from limits, valuing purpose over money, and how to design a life that actually feels like yours — not just one ...

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100 episodes. Wow. I can hardly believe it. In this very special milestone episode of Operation Be, I sit down with my best friend, Kathryn, to reflect on the evolution — both personally and professionally — that’s brought us here.

We dive into what it really means to live with intention and authenticity, the lessons that come from falling and getting back up again, and how growth often looks nothing like we imagined (but ends up b...

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In this episode of Operation Be, I’m pulling back the curtain on what security and stability in relationships really mean. This conversation started with a personal story that hit me hard and made me reflect on how often we, especially as women, are conditioned to value the wrong things when it comes to love and partnership.

I’ll share my perspective on the importance of being whole before entering a relationship, how codependency ...

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What does it really look like to run a business, care for your family, and still show up for yourself while living with chronic illness? In this episode of Operation Be, I sit down with the amazing Angie Hess, Vice President & General Manager of Spas and More in St. Louis, who opens up about her journey of navigating fibromyalgia and other conditions while building a thriving life and career.

She shares what it was like navigat...

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I decided it’s time to open my heart to you a bit. Life has a way of moving in seasons—some filled with joy and clarity, others heavy with loss and transition. I’ve walked through grief, through moments that cracked me open, and through the slow process of rediscovering who I am on the other side.

I’ll share pieces of my own story—the hard parts, the healing, and the reminders that showed me it’s okay to honor every emotion along t...

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Welcome back to Operation Be!

This episode is a really special one for me because I get to introduce you to someone who has had a massive impact on my own journey—Amber Kerby. Amber is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Non-Ordinary Therapy, and she’s been walking beside me for over seven years now.

We dive into what therapy really looks like when you’re willing to go all in. From Internal Family Systems (I...

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Welcome back to Operation Be! In this episode, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Annie Yatch—entrepreneur, trauma freedom coach, and Chief Transformation Officer at Northstar Leadership. Annie’s story is incredible… from building multiple 7-figure businesses to now guiding high-performing leaders to break subconscious patterns and lead from a place of authenticity and truth.

We talked about what trauma freedom really me...

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Hey friends—this one’s for my fellow overachievers, the ones who wear “productive” like a badge of honor…even when you’re running on fumes.

In this episode of Operation Be, I’m getting real about what happens when hyper-productivity becomes your coping mechanism. I’m sharing pieces of my own journey—how I went from constantly pushing to learning how to listen when my body says “enough.”

We’ll talk about how to recognize the signals...

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Let’s go deeper—into the body, into the Earth, and into the parts of ourselves we’ve been conditioned to ignore.

In this episode of Operation Be, I sit down with the powerful and wildly grounded Jessi Marino, embodiment teacher, ritualist, vocalist, and founder of Wild Essence—a mystery school devoted to sacred living and embodied magick. With nearly two decades of experience guiding people into deeper relationships with their body...

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It’s time to get into something real…because if we want better for ourselves, our relationships, and the world we live in—it starts with accountability.

In this episode of Operation Be, I’m diving deep into the importance of owning your sh*t. From billionaires and celebrities to everyday team dynamics, we’re seeing a serious lack of responsibility everywhere—and it’s toxic.

I’m sharing some personal stories from my own leadership j...

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Let’s talk about what it really takes to thrive when life hands you something heavy—and how choosing alignment in your body, your business, and your mindset can change everything.

In this episode of Operation Be, I sit down with the incredible Emilia Rizzuto—a business owner, certified nutritional counselor, and total light in this world—to talk about her journey with Crohn’s disease, healing from the inside out, and what it means ...

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Let’s talk about what it really looks like to grow—loudly, boldly, and unapologetically.

In this episode of Operation Be, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing some big life updates. We’re talking about expansion in every sense of the word—from my personal health journey to stepping into a brand-new role as part-owner and CEO of Punchline Productions (yep, we’re doing the damn thing!).

I dive into the behind-the-scenes of what t...

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Let’s talk about what it really means to take care of yourself—not just on the surface, but deep in your bones.

In this episode of Operation Be, I’m joined by Dr. Jason Hamed—a brilliant mind in the world of chiropractic care and functional medicine, and someone who’s played a massive role in my own wellness journey.

But this isn’t just about back pain or posture. It’s about the structure that holds you up—physically, emotionally, ...

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Have you ever looked up at the end of the day and thought, Where did my time even go? You were busy—but did any of it actually matter? If that hits, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Operation Be: The Podcast, I’m digging into something that most people ignore until it’s too late: the value of your time. Not just in your business, but in your LIFE. Because here’s the truth—how you spend your time is how you spend your ene...

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling a million things—trying to show up for your family, your career, your partner and yourself—this episode of Operation Be: The Podcast is going to hit home.

I sat down with my friend Ashley Vogt, a powerhouse chiropractor, educator, and super mom managing a blended family, a growing business, and her own self-care in the middle of it all. We talked about what it really takes to hold boundaries...

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