The 1Life Podcast with Behka White

Episode 55 - Heroes

In episode 55 of the 1life podcast, Behka White talks about heroes. She shares a story about her uncle Darrell, who struggled with addiction but found recovery through a 12-step program. He dedicated his life to helping others overcome addiction and inspired many people, including Behka. Behka emphasizes the importance of recognizing the heroes in our lives and learning from their examples.

Episode 54 - Chicken or Goose?

In Episode 54 of the 1life podcast, titled "Chicken or Goose?", host Behka White explores the contrasting behaviors of chickens and geese as a metaphor for human social interactions. Chickens, she explains, follow a pecking order, with dominant individuals pecking on subordinates, sometimes to the point of death. They also avoid flying, despite being capable of it. Geese, on the other hand, demonstrate supportive and collaborative behavior. They fly in a V formation, sharing the leadership role and honking encouragement to each other. When a goose is sick or injured, others stay behind to help.
Behka encourages listeners to reflect on their own social circles, asking whether they are "seeing the world or the dirt," and urges them to rise above negative behaviors, fostering a supportive and uplifting environment.

Episode 53 - The Art of "Reframing"

In Episode 53 of the 1life podcast, host Behka White introduces the concept of "reframing" as a Monday mindset. She shares a personal anecdote about a friend who reframed a stressful driving situation with humor, highlighting the power of perspective. Behka then outlines a three-step process for reframing negative thoughts:
Catch it: Identify the negative thought.
Check it: Challenge the thought's validity and explore alternative explanations.
Change it: Replace the negative thought with a more positive or neutral one.
She encourages listeners to practice reframing as a way to improve their mindset and overall well-being.

Episode 52 - The Power of "I AM"

In Episode 52 of the 1life podcast, host Behka White discusses the power of affirmations. She references Exodus chapter 3, where God calls himself "I AM," emphasizing the significance of this phrase. Behka highlights how negative self-talk can be harmful and suggests using "I AM" followed by positive attributes to promote self-worth. She cites research indicating that affirmations can decrease stress, increase well-being, and improve academic performance. The host provides examples of affirmations like "I am loveable," "I am capable," and "I am learning how," encouraging listeners to choose affirmations that resonate with them. Behka shares her personal experience with affirmations, noting that they have helped her stay grounded and focused. She concludes by inviting listeners to incorporate affirmations into their daily lives to boost mood and reinforce positive self-perception.

Episode 51 - Crucial Conversations for Beginners

In Episode 51 of the 1life podcast, host Behka White discusses crucial conversations for beginners, drawing from an experience with her daughters. She emphasizes the importance of healthy conflict resolution and provides five steps for navigating crucial conversations:
Behka reflects on how her daughters successfully navigated a conflict using these principles and encourages listeners to model healthy conflict resolution in their own lives.

Episode 50 - The Reset Button

In Episode 50 of the 1life podcast, host Behka White discusses the concept of a "reset button" for life, particularly when facing stressful situations. She introduces the idea that self-care can act as a reset button, helping individuals stay balanced and resilient in the face of challenges.
Behka shares a list of healthy coping mechanisms emphasizing the importance of self-care practices such as listening to music, spending time alone or with friends, talking to someone, exercising, engaging in hobbies, praying, reading, and eating well.
The episode concludes with Behka inviting listeners to explore self-care practices that work best for them and to incorporate these practices into their daily lives as a proactive measure for maintaining well-being and avoiding burnout.

Episode 49 - Love Languages

In Episode 49 of the 1life podcast, host Behka White discusses Gary Chapman's book "The 5 Love Languages" and how understanding these love languages can help people communicate their affection more effectively. The five love languages are words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch, quality time, and gift-giving.
Behka shares personal examples of how she and her husband express and receive love using these languages. She emphasizes the importance of identifying your own love language and the love languages of your loved ones to strengthen relationships. Behka concludes by inviting listeners to explore small and simple ways to communicate love more effectively and frequently, as feeling connected to loved ones is essential for a fulfilling life.

Episode 48 - Quality of Life

In Episode 48 of the 1life podcast, host Behka White discusses the concept of quality of life. She shares a personal story about her son Jacob, who was born with a rare genetic disease and lived for nine months. Despite his physical limitations, Jacob brought immense love and joy to his family. Behka reflects on how Jacob's life taught her that quality of life is not about physical ability but about the capacity to give and receive love. She observes that each of her children expressed love to Jacob in different ways, and these tendencies continue to be evident in their adult lives. Behka concludes by inviting listeners to reflect on their own quality of life and consider how they can increase their capacity to give and receive love.

Episode 47 - Living in Gratitude

In Episode 47 of the 1life podcast, host Behka White discusses the power of gratitude. She emphasizes that gratitude is a way of being that is independent of our circumstances. Behka shares a personal anecdote about two elderly women she knew, one who lived in gratitude and contentment despite her hardships, and another who lived in bitterness. This experience taught Behka the importance of choosing gratitude as an antidote to bitterness. She references a quote by Melody Beattie, highlighting the transformative power of gratitude in various aspects of life. Behka concludes by inviting listeners to embrace gratitude as a daily practice, encouraging them to "put down the bottle of bitterness and raise the glass of gratitude."

Episode 46 - Showing Up

In Episode 46 of the 1life podcast, host Behka White discusses the importance of showing up in life. She emphasizes that being present is key to success, even if we are not always at our best. Showing up allows us to learn, connect with others, and seize opportunities. Behka encourages listeners to embrace the idea that 80% of success is simply showing up and to apply this mindset to their daily lives.