The DASH Mindset Podcast

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of proving your worth?

In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked, yet constant need to prove ourselves. Whether it’s proving our worth to others or to ourselves, this mindset can lead to burnout, frustration, and a sense of emptiness—despite all the achievements we accumulate along the way.

We’ll dive into real-life examples of how high-performers often find themselves stu...

Are you living your authentic life or following someone else's formula?

Lindsay Leahy joins me for this episode, where we discuss the journey from conventional success to authentic purpose. Founder of The Restoration Project and USA Best Selling Author of Take It All Apart: How to Live, Lead, and Work with Intention, Lindsay shares her personal transformation from a corporate career that left her "deeply lonely and empty" despite ...

Ever wonder why "work smarter, not harder" advice feels so frustrating when you're burned out? What if your exhaustion has less to do with time management and more to do with your beliefs?

We explore how tying your sense of worth to your productivity creates a trap that no productivity hack can fix. Discover three signs that your burnout might be worth-related and walk away with a powerful reflection that could change your relatio...

In this episode, I reflect on my experience at the Fallas Festival, an unforgettable annual celebration in Valencia, Spain, complete with fireworks, traditional attire, and hundreds of giant sculptures locals spend months building, then ultimately set on fire.

At first glance, it seems unbelievable and a tad insane. How could they burn something so elaborate to the ground? But then I realized that’s not really the point. What matt...

What are the common threads throughout your life and career? Strategic thinking? Risk-taking? Innovation? Human understanding? Something else entirely? 

These patterns are often unclear until we take a step back and reflect.

My friend Lance McDonald shares his career journey from aviation to youth ministry to finance, including his strategy for approaching each transition along the way. While these industries seem vastly different...

What are you saying "yes" to that's requiring you to say "no" to something else?

Is your calendar full of obligations? Or commitments you've made out of genuine desire?

How you spend your time is how you spend your life. Are you living it in a way that's meaningful to YOU?

In this episode, we examine the tendency to fill our calendars with obligations that may not truly align with our desires. Through relatable examples, I share h...

"I’ll do it when things slow down."

"Next month has to be better."

When was the last time you said something like that?

I’ve said it several times throughout my life, and I’m guessing you have, too. But here’s the thing…Life rarely slows down. So why do we keep believing it will?

In this episode, I dive into the psychological reasons behind our tendency to postpone meaningful activities and goals. I share the concept of future tim...

What if the story you've been told about creativity isn't true?

Many of us have been conditioned to believe we’re not creative, that creativity belongs only to artists, designers, or "gifted" people. But what if creativity is actually within all of us? Just waiting to be unlocked?

Creativity expert, Dr. Amy Climer, joins me to challenge the limiting beliefs that hold so many of us back. Creativity isn’t just about art…It’s about p...

Every day comes with its surprises, reflections, and lessons, and my 50th birthday came with even more than expected.

In this episode, I share the story of my incredible surprise birthday celebration, a shocking revelation about the Golden Girls everyone needs to know, and why I still feel somewhere between the ages of 25 and 40 in my head. We’ll also dive into why time seems to move faster as we age and, more importantly, how to...

In this episode, I share my unforgettable experience climbing to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery, 10,000 feet above the Paro Valley in Bhutan. An experience filled with uncertainty, curiosity, and some surprising life lessons. From mule riding to navigating self-doubt and discomfort, this adventure revealed powerful insights about what holds us back and how to move forward.

The 6 key takeaways we’ll explore…

1. We want a full map bef...

I’m joined by my friend Sue Barber for a fun and insightful conversation sparked by Sue’s Ideation strength, my recent “surprise” trip, and Episode 35 of the podcast.

Sue and I dive into the differences and similarities between us, from our approaches to planning and spontaneity to how our strengths, values, and experiences shape our perspectives.

Join us to hear about…

• Our shared strengths and values and where we differ.
• The...

In this special episode, I’m joined by my beautiful friend Mary McCarthy, founder of Resilience & Grace. Mary has a unique presence that instantly creates a sense of calm…something I desperately need, especially during this chaotic time of year! If the holidays tend to feel overwhelming, this episode is for you.

Mary shares her journey of discovering yoga over 20 years ago and how it transformed her life. She offers insights i...

Have you ever considered taking a surprise trip? My husband and I just returned from one!

In this episode, I share the story of our unexpected journey to Bangladesh and Bhutan and reflect on how our vacation planning and travel choices help reveal our values and strengths.

How do you choose your vacation destinations? How do you approach vacation planning? What’s most important to you and why? How does your approach apply to your ...

“If you don't know what your options are…If you don't have the information to make a choice, you can't make a good choice.”

One of my favorite statements from my friend and podcast guest, Tammy Watkins.

In this episode, Tammy and I dive into women’s health with a focus on hormonal shifts, the power of education, and proactive health choices. As a chiropractor and women's health advocate, Tammy shares her personal and professional j...

Are you incorporating joy into your life?

If you aren’t, why not?

If you are, are you being intentional about it? Are you incorporating enough?

My friend, Lisa Even, shares ideas on how to intentionally incorporate more!

Lisa is a speaker, best-selling author, and JOY Connoisseur. Her podcast, "Have Good Ripple Effect," and her book, "Joy is My Job," embody her entire approach to life.

Lisa challenges organizations and individuals ...

Wrapping up our focus on strengths and diving into the fourth type, Thinking strengths, the strengths that explain how someone views the world. 

Individuals who have two or more are often considered quietly effective and tend to prefer mental work, a preference that can be wildly confusing to someone without such strengths.

Are you quietly effective? Does it seem your efforts are underappreciated? Perhaps unnoticed? This may be why...

I strongly believe everyone has value, and my friend, Gina Brown, believes it, too.

In this episode, Gina shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 and the positive impact her diagnosis has had in her life and business.

After her 20-something career in the corporate world, Gina started MAGNIFY Innovation & Leadership to increase her impact on the employee experience. Through her roles in leadership and innovation, s...

We’re continuing down the CliftonStrengths path and diving deeper into the third type of strengths, Influencing strengths…the strengths that explain how people move others to action.

I share examples of the Influencing strengths I have, as well as the ones I absolutely do not, including Competition. If this is a strength of yours, and if you care about winning even a little, I’m the last one you’ll ever want to play Monopoly, baske...

How often do you accomplish something, then immediately wonder, “Now what?” It’s a common occurrence for my friend, Eric Recker. And in this episode he shares the importance of asking ourselves why we’re doing it in the first place.

Eric first joined us in Episode 26, where we talked about burnout, perfectionism, and the importance of selflessness.

In this episode, Eric talks about his most recent challenge, climbing Snowbasin 13 t...