The 1Life Podcast with Behka White

Episode 38 - Embarrassing Moments

In Episode 38 of the 1life podcast, titled "Embarrassing Moments," host Behka White shares her thoughts on embarrassment and the importance of supporting her children through failures and disappointments. She recounts a time when she unintentionally embarrassed her children. Behka reflects on how these experiences taught her that embarrassment often stems from insecurities and a need for self-acceptance. She emphasizes the significance of being present for her children, even if it means showing up imperfectly, and highlights the importance of supporting them through failures and disappointments, through unconditional love and grace. Behka then emphasizes the unconditional love and grace God offers all of his children.

Episode 37 - "Hello cute girl, come give me a hug!"

In Episode 37 of the 1life podcast, titled "Hello cute girl, come give me a hug!", host Behka White talks about the importance of greetings. She shares an anecdote about a friend who greets everyone with enthusiasm and warmth, making them feel special and loved. Behka emphasizes that greetings set the tone for interactions and can communicate love, warmth, acceptance, and belonging. She encourages listeners to greet their loved ones with genuine affection, making eye contact, offering hugs, and expressing excitement. Behka believes that everyone needs to feel loved and accepted, and that our homes should be a safe place where people feel like they belong.

Episode 36 - The FINAL Surrender

In Episode 36 of the 1life podcast, titled "The FINAL Surrender," host Behka White discusses the practice of physical surrender through yoga, particularly the Savasana pose. Behka then introduces the concept of Savasana as a practice of surrendering physical tension to connect with divinity. She describes the pose and its benefits, emphasizing its ability to foster a deeper connection with oneself and a higher power. The episode concludes with Behka inviting listeners to try Savasana and experience the benefits of physical surrender.

Episode 35 - Surrender

In Episode 35 of the 1life podcast, titled "Surrender," host Behka White shares her personal experience with a rare genetic disease that has affected her family. She and her husband are carriers of a fatal genetic mutation, and they have lost three children to the disease. Behka recounts the difficult decision to continue having children despite the risks, and how they ultimately surrendered their will to God, trusting in His plan for their family. Behka then discusses the concept of surrender as a way to cope with life's unmanageable challenges. She draws a parallel to the 12 steps of addiction recovery, emphasizing the importance of embracing reality, believing in a higher power, and surrendering one's will and life to God's care. Behka concludes by inviting listeners to explore these steps as a means of finding peace and strength in the face of adversity.

Episode 34 - Rainstorms and Gardens

In Episode 34 of the 1life podcast, titled "Rainstorms and Gardens," host Behka White discusses the abundance of information available for learning and personal growth. She likens this abundance to a rainstorm, where we can only catch a few droplets of knowledge while the rest soaks the ground. Behka suggests reframing this abundance as a garden, where everything we learn is a seed planted in the soil of our minds. Some seeds may grow quickly, while others take years to develop. Behka emphasizes that our brains cultivate the seeds we intentionally or unintentionally consume, shaping our thoughts and behaviors. She invites listeners to reflect on what they are learning and actively seeking, considering the seeds they are planting in the garden of their minds today and how these seeds will shape their future.

Episode 33 - Optionality

In Episode 33 of the 1life podcast, titled "Optionality," host Behka White discusses the concept of optionality as a way to navigate limitations and boundaries. She shares an anecdote about her daughter Mariah's determination to fly a kite, highlighting how exploring different approaches and perspectives can lead to success. Behka defines optionality as the potential for options and freedom of choice, emphasizing that it is not limited to black and white solutions but encompasses a wide range of possibilities. She encourages listeners to cultivate a vision for optionality by asking themselves, "What can I do?" and exploring alternative paths when faced with challenges. The episode concludes with Behka reminding listeners that they have the power to create options and overcome limitations in their lives.

Episode 32 - Monday Mindset: Power

In Episode 32 of the 1life podcast, titled "Monday Mindset: Power Postures," host Behka White discusses the benefits of power poses. She shares that power poses can help improve blood flow, mood, and confidence, and explains that the idea behind power postures is to take up space as opposed to making oneself small. Behka invites listeners to try out five power poses, then encourages listeners to start their week by striking a pose!

Episode 31 - Tender Mercies in Parenting

In Episode 31 of the 1life podcast, titled "Tender Mercies in Parenting," host Behka White shares two personal experiences to illustrate how divine help can appear during challenging times. Behka refers to these moments of divine support as "tender mercies," small acts of kindness or insight that provide comfort and guidance during difficult times. She encourages listeners to trust in God's love and presence, even amidst life's challenges.

Episode 30 - Helping Things Go Right: Our Environment and Habit Stacking

In Episode 30 of the 1life podcast, titled "Helping Things Go Right: Our Environment and Habit Stacking," host Behka White discusses how to create a successful morning routine. She emphasizes the importance of setting up our environment to support our new habits, drawing from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits. The episode also introduces the concept of habit stacking, adapted from BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits program. This involves creating a trigger with a response, using the formula "When _ then _." Behka shares her own morning routine as an example, demonstrating how to stack habits like deep breathing, stretching, and singing. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to build on their morning routines, experiment with habit stacking, and create an environment that supports their desired behaviors.

Episode 29 - Helping Things Go Right: Floors and Ceilings for the Morning Routine

In Episode 29 of the 1life podcast, titled "Helping things go right - Floors and Ceilings for the Morning Routine," host Behka White discusses the principle of floors and ceilings as it relates to supportive habits. She explains that the ceiling is the ideal behavior if time were not a factor, and the floor is the bare minimum behavior that must take less than one minute. She emphasizes the importance of consistency in building habits and identity, and how small wins can lead to greater results. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to identify floors and ceilings for their morning routine behaviors and start implementing them.