The 1Life Podcast with Behka White

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.

Episode 28 - Helping Things Go Right: The Morning Routine I

In Episode 28 of the 1life podcast, titled "Helping things go right - the morning routine," host Behka White discusses the importance of establishing a morning routine. Behka emphasizes that a well-planned morning routine can help individuals start their day as the best version of themselves, promoting a sense of order and preparedness that benefits the entire family. She suggests several activities that can be incorporated into a morning routine. The episode concludes with Behka encouraging listeners to consider what they need to include in their morning routines to show up as their best selves each day.

Episode 27 - What Other People Think

Summary: In Episode 27 of the 1life podcast, titled "What other people think," host Behka White discusses the fear of judgment and how to overcome it. She references the biblical story of Jeremiah, who was chosen to be a prophet but initially doubted his abilities due to fear. Behka explores the reasons behind this fear and suggests that worrying about others' opinions can hinder our progress and become a form of self-imposed imprisonment. She encourages listeners to focus on their purpose and not be afraid of judgment from others. The episode concludes with a reminder that we are divinely supported in our callings and should not let fear hold us back from fulfilling our life's work.

Episode 26 - The Highlight Reel

In Episode 26 of the 1life podcast, titled "The Highlight Reel," host Behka White discusses the importance of recognizing and celebrating our personal victories. She shares an anecdote about her daughter recording a highlight reel of her basketball game, focusing on the positive moments and making her feel like an all-star. Behka suggests that we can all benefit from creating our own highlight reels, or "cookie jars" as David Goggins calls them, to store up positive memories and boost our confidence during challenging times. By reflecting on our successes, we can stay motivated, build momentum, and gain inspiration for future achievements. The episode concludes with Behka inviting listeners to record their favorite all-star moments, big and small, and to recognize patterns of strength that emerge from these experiences.

Episode 25 - Monday Mindset

In Episode 25 of the 1life podcast, titled "Monday Mindset," host Behka White offers a motivational message to start the week. She reminds listeners that they are capable of handling whatever challenges the week may bring, drawing strength from their past experiences overcoming difficulties.