A Little Bit Better
Hosted by Chris Swail, this podcast explores how mindset and small steps can lead to big results, happiness, and less stress in our lives. This podcast is perfect for busy, ambitious people who have goals and dreams but feel stuck and overwhelmed, alone or unsupported, and need help achieving their goals or figuring out how to live a happier, full-of-purpose life. Chris examines the cause and effects of our thoughts, our actions and inactions, our habits, and how they relate to how we live our lives. She dives into life and health coaching with her own personal narrative.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
12 Fresh Starts!
Introducing my '12 Fresh Starts' method! In this episode, you'll learn how to reach your big dreams by creating smaller monthly goals and doing short monthly end reviews. It may sound boring but I pr…
Is this it?? with Kim Fitzpatrick
In this episode, I am thrilled to have Kim Fitzpatrick as my guest. Kim despite major hurdles, is an inspiration for how living your best life is possible. While her inspiring journey started before …
Self-Restriction Friction
Continuing from last week's exploration into the science behind rules, in this episode, we dive into self-restriction. Self-restriction is a common method we like to use to force ourselves to get res…
When Rules Suck
Rules can feel right, or wrong, perhaps even like a necessary evil, and sometimes incredibly restrictive that it can have negative mental and physical effects on you.
In this episode we peek into the …
Goal Getting
Welcome to the New Year! Ah, the time of resolutions and goal setting and shortly thereafter abandoning said goals and resolutions! Wait, what?
If you have goals that consistently remain out of reach …
How to be Optimistic
Today we look at optimism, the power it holds and how to do it, especially when it feels like it’s raining lemons. Optimism has an incredible influence on our body, mind and how we live our lives! It…
Navigating Motherhood with Amanda Pieris
Ep.22: Navigating Motherhood with Amanda Pieris
Show Notes:
This is a fun one. Join me in conversation with wife, mother, career woman and one of my dearest friends, as we talk about trying to do it a…
How to Struggle
Struggles: Ep. 21
Every single person on this earth has struggles! It's easy to feel alone in ours though. In this episode, we talk about struggles, the impact they have and healthier ways to get thro…
Self Advocacy In Your Healthcare
Today I have a guest expert, Emily Edwards of The Good Birth Co. to teach us about self-advocacy in health care. Emily is a Registered Nurse, Doula and Birth Story Expert who helps women heal trauma …
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Today we talk about what to do when you don’t know what to do.
Everyone gets stuck. Everyone has down seasons. You can wait for the clouds to part, your head down in survival mode, or you can actively…
The Author Of Your Story Is...You.
Today we talk about being the author of your own life. When life feels wild and out of control, or dark and uncertain, it’s easy to forget that you get to be the one penning your story. Circumstances…
Self Belief ain't no joke!
Show Notes:
Ep.17: Self-belief ain’t no joke!
Today we talk about the power of believing in yourself. For real.
Not just saying and hoping, no, more like wishing that you do, but realizing the magic t…
Intent on Intent!
Show Notes:
Without intent, there is no commitment to giving yourself a better life.
Ouch. That kinda hurts!
So get intentional then! Only you can create your life in the best possible version. It's …
Top 5 Tips of Confident Moms
Show Notes:
I spoke to some incredible moms about confidence in motherhood. What does it look like? I've picked the top 5 areas that kept coming up. Find out what makes moms feel confident, and what …
Shoot for the... Earth!
4, 3, 2, 1... Blast of--- waaaaaait! Stay on Earth for 20 minutes as we look at what 'Shooting for the moon' means today (hint: always strive for greatness in all you do!), and how maybe it's not al…
Stress part 2: The Argument For You
Today we expand upon last week’s talk about body stress and handling it in heightened periods of stress. We’ll look at the stigma that taking care of our own needs often has especially for women, as …
Stress part 1: Body Stress
Everybody is feeling heightened stress from pandemic living. Seems natural but stress has negative effects on the body! Thank goodness, you can combat that. Chris talks about noticing how your body i…
The Happiness Hoax
Join me as I explore one of life's biggest hoaxes...happiness! We look at who is responsible for our happiness, how much we "should" have, and try out a little inventive math. Hint:
Happy (other good…
Know Thyself! with Emily Milling
Oh, hello...Self! Today I have an amazing guest, Emily Milling! We talk about getting to know yourself, why it’s important and all the incredible things you can learn from getting to know YOU.
Emily o…
Real Talk: Self Care
Show Notes:
Living through a pandemic has been…trying. A bit of a mental yo-yo for many and processing our often intense emotions for 6 months is exhausting!
Many of you told me you’re struggling wit…