Welcome to Discover A Better You Podcast with your host Coach Christina. This podcast is a resource for anyone desiring a more connected, balanced, and fulfilled life. Last year our focus was Relationships, which is still a focal point in our episodes. But this year I’ll be bringing on Guest Experts each month with various expertise in every field of Self Improvement. We’ll dig into Mindset, Self Love, Boundaries, Healing from Trauma, Faith, Mental Illness, Fitness/Health, Beauty. Please send your requests for topics! I can’t wait for this year to inspire and grow you!
#94 You’ll Be Judged Either Way. Just Be You.
A 2-Minute-Takeaway about judgement
1/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
#93 The Role Mindset Plays in Dating & Marriage
This segment is from The Discover A Better You TV Show, episode 2. Christina and Mary discuss how society, conditioning, and mindset play into how we view our intimate relationships. This episode outlines the many factors that play into our level of commitment and the amount of overall effort we pour into co-creating a union with our partner. During this discussion, the ways in which our perception of the 'perfect relationship' varies from couple to couple is highlighted. The audience is left with a few questions that will help them reflect upon their own interpersonal relationships.
12/11/2023 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
#92 Faith in Giving
This segment was a two-minute-take-away I delivered during my church’s service. I compared our grip on money and physical possessions to a baby’s grip on something they get ahold of. Even as week as a baby is, thy can hold on extremely tight when they are afraid of something being taken away from them! God asks us to give Him back what He has blessed us with so He can bless others. This requires faith! Once I loosened my grip and exercised my faith, God began to open up one door after another!
11/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 24 seconds
#91 The Quality of Our Relationships Determines the Quality of Our Lives
In this episode, I interview Mary Reynolds-Clark on the value of strengthening relationships. We discuss both relationship challenges and success stories, as well as tangible steps to incorporate TODAY that can positively impact our interactions.
10/21/2023 • 29 minutes, 16 seconds
#90 Choose Your ‘But’!
A two-minute-takeaway: The ‘but’ you choose will determine the quality of your life.
10/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 4 seconds
#89 Conviction or Convenience?
This two-minute-take-away, is based off of a profound quote by Lisa Nichols, in a recent Summit that I attended: “Conviction and convenience don’t live on the same block.” it addresses the fact that, even though we may have a monumental calling on our life, we still have work to do in order to embrace it, own it, and live it out fully. Otherwise we may miss out entirely of the life that is rightfully ours!
9/11/2023 • 3 minutes, 4 seconds
Stop Manifesting
Today’s episode is a Two-minute Takeaway that tells us why it's important to STOP manifesting until we are: 1.) Grateful 2.) Willing and 3.) Ready Otherwise, the answer will always be, “NO!”
9/1/2023 • 4 minutes, 29 seconds
#65 How do you avoid guys who are focused only on sex (in response to my Q & A on Instagram)?
When the guys you are meeting have different values than you, it makes for a challenging situation in the dating world. This is my answer to the girl who has made the decision to court and is waiting to have sex.
11/14/2019 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
#64 Emotional Intelligence Vs. Emotional Maturity
A #TwoMinuteTakeAWay about the difference between Intelligence vs. maturity when it comes to emotions. I give you indicators on how to determine if your level of emotion is a healthy one. I also give you tips on how to get back to that healthy level!
11/7/2019 • 4 minutes, 25 seconds
#63 Reclaiming “You”
This episode is about: Finding the balance in your relationship again and finding your voice to say “No More!” if you’re at the point of exhaustion. If you give... and give... and give some more, this is for you! At this point you have two options in order to reclaim your self respect and balance!
10/31/2019 • 6 minutes, 8 seconds
#62 Say YES, Say No
#TwoMinuteTakeaway: Don’t let habits and mental conditioning tell us what to say yes or no to! Identify the WHY in your decisions!
10/23/2019 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
#60 Takeaways from Pays to be Brave 2019
My top 7 takeaways from the Pays to be Brave event! The top speakers that I received knowledge from are: Angie Lee, Mike Lee, Chalene Johnson, Jasmine Star, Allyson Byrd, and Chris & Lori Harder. On a side note, Samantha Skelly also has taught me the healing benefits of breath work! Go follow them all on your social platforms. You won’t be disappointed!
10/10/2019 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
#59 Two Healing Journeys
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about 2 women with contrasting pasts that are in the process of healing. After redefining their #LoveTruths and taking these intentional steps, they are on their way to a brighter relationship future!
9/27/2019 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
#58 Know Your Love Truths
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about understanding, identifying, and sometimes redefining what we believe about love. How we were raised, the behaviors we were taught, as well as our life experiences all contribute to our views on the definition of love. But if the love we know doesn’t feel like love, it’s time to teach ourselves what real love is all about and invite it into our lives.
9/19/2019 • 4 minutes, 4 seconds
#57 Raw & Real on Fears & My Passion Project
Fear and our limiting beliefs keep us from fulfilling our dreams and reaching our potential. But we need to look our fears in the face and tell the that they no longer own us! It doesn’t matter if: 🌟We failed last time 🌟 We don’t know how 🌟 We didn’t learn it growing up 🌟We don’t have the 4+ year degree 🌟 Nobody else believes it’s possible.... It’s time to ditch those excuses and own our future!
9/12/2019 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
#56 The Power of Mindset Revealed (interview with Jasmine L. Thomas)
In this episode Jasmine delivers insightful and dynamic mindset concepts that you can apply to every area of your life. She is the Mindset Queen and maintains the knowledge that She’s Worthy in each situation and circumstance. She will teach you to do the same! You can find Jasmine on her social channels @IAmJLThomas and also on The Mindset Queen Podcast!
9/3/2019 • 42 minutes, 9 seconds
#55 Raw & Real on a Business Relationship (gone South)
Raw & Real on a recent incident involving a business contact. I go into my expectations vs. the reality of the outcome. I choose to focus on the positive factors that emerged, versus the initial negative consequences.
8/29/2019 • 5 minutes
#54 Self Reflection & Relationship Goals
In this episode I dive into the three aspects of self reflection. We discuss how to set ourselves up for progress, as well as stick to newly formed positive habits! * Hint: Attitude plays a HUGE role but that isn’t enough to remain consistent!
8/21/2019 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
#53 Gratefulness Shared
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about: How to share the gratefulness in your mind, with your ❤️ I give a few examples of things that hinder a grateful heart, as well as acts we can be intentional about to show others we are thankful for them.
8/14/2019 • 6 minutes, 27 seconds
#52 How to Attract and Keep A Healthy Relationship (my guest interview on The Mindset Queen Podcast)
* My interview with Jasmine L. Thomas on The Mindset Queen Podcast * https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-queen-podcast/id1365165848 * Follow her social handles @IAmJThomas
8/8/2019 • 58 minutes, 12 seconds
#51 The Boundaries Checklist
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway to ensure you have healthy boundaries set in place and that you know how to enforce them. I talk about a common misconception about boundaries and why it simply isn’t true!
8/1/2019 • 3 minutes, 14 seconds
#50 Perspective on Boundaries
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway on the WHAT, WHY, and HOW of boundaries. It’s all about teaching others how to treat you.
7/25/2019 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
#49 Address Your Stress
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about the two ways that stress shows up in your life. We discuss how stress affects your relationships, health, success and how to combat it’s negative influence on your life with God’s help.
7/18/2019 • 4 minutes, 31 seconds
#48 Insightful Online Dating
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway on the best approach to online dating. I give you the best tips for a realistic outlook and a great outcome!
7/9/2019 • 5 minutes, 26 seconds
#47 The Switch to Healthy
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway on how to create and maintain healthier habits in your relationships
7/3/2019 • 3 minutes, 42 seconds
#46 Your Emotional Age
We all face situations in life that shape us and mold us into who we are. We also have different circumstances and environments as we grow and develop. All of those things factor into when and how we grow emotionally! What is your emotional age? * Hint: it has nothing to do with how successful you are, how much schooling you’ve had, or the length of your longest standing relationship. It has everything to do with your heart. After you’ve listened to this episode, don’t forget to take the quiz at http://www.TheCoachChristina.com/blog. Click on The Emotional Age Quiz to find out your answer!
6/25/2019 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
#45 Past Predictions
I like to think of a clean slate like Jesus’s forgiveness. He wipes our heart clean but goes a step further to completely forget our sin. My goal is to love like that! This #TwoMinuteTakeAway is about what can happen if we carry past baggage into our future, as well as diving into the benefits of stopping that harmful habit! What area have been a struggle for you! Leave me a comment or voice message. I love hearing from you!
6/19/2019 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
#44 Emotional Readiness
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about recognizing emotional immaturity and/or unavailability in people we attract.
6/8/2019 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
#43 Two Foremost Factors
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway on the effect in relationships of being intentional and having a positive mindset.
6/6/2019 • 1 minute, 54 seconds
#42 Mindset Matters
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about the roll our mindset plays in our relationships.
6/1/2019 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
#41 Replacing Negatives with Positives
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about not only shedding negativity, but intentionally filling the gap with positive actions and affirmations.
5/29/2019 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
#40 Avoiding FOG (fear of getting) in Dating
A #TwoMinute takeaway about not allowing past mistakes to rob us of future joy. We need to identify our mistakes, not identify with them. * Official Launch info at the end of this episode!
5/26/2019 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
#39 Ready for Love.... or Not (for women dating)
A #TwoMinuteTakeAWay for single ladies ready to find love 💕 This episode warns us about not chasing relationships we aren’t ready for. We address the important steps prior to your soul mate search. When you have a healthy level of self worth, your past behind you, a knowledge of what traits you desire, and are ready to be your raw & real self, you are definitely on the right track!
5/23/2019 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
#38 Embracing Others’ Relationship Niche
A #TwoMinutetakeAway about how to recognize other’s Relationship Niches, and adopting habits that nourish them.
5/18/2019 • 3 minutes, 27 seconds
#37 Your Relationship Niche
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how finding your niche in relationships is mutually beneficial. It shows you your strengths and in which ways you need to receive love. It also makes you aware of other ways that those you love may need love expressed to them. This knowledge gives you permission to work smarter versus harder. Look for some tips on my blog at www.TheCoachChristina.com tomorrow 💕
5/15/2019 • 3 minutes, 16 seconds
#36 Silent Expressions
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about 3 powerful ways to say, “I love you.” without saying a word or lifting a finger.
5/11/2019 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
#35 Silence Isn’t Always Golden
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway on how challenges within our relationships are often brought upon us... by US. What ways are you hindering your own relationship growth? I share with you what my biggest challenge has been.
5/8/2019 • 2 minutes, 15 seconds
#34 Know Your Worth
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about not allowing your level of self confidence to determine your self worth. Sometimes our view of self is circumstantial and it is temporary. Our worth is indefinite, whether we choose to believe it or not.
5/3/2019 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
#33 The 3 Ingredients to a Lasting Positive Relationship
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about the top 3 ingredients to a lasting positive relationship.
5/1/2019 • 3 minutes, 44 seconds
#32 Visibility Quality Vs. Quantity
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway reminding us that turning the heads of thousands is not as powerful as touching the heart of one. It is not the numbers of friends, clients, or the crowds we reach but the hearts we impact. Focus on the few.
4/26/2019 • 3 minutes, 12 seconds
#31 What Visibility Means to Me
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about my own visibility ‘Why’ and the reason I share my message: encouragement, support, inspiration, sisterhood, relationships that add value and value others...
4/23/2019 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
#30 Visibility in Dating (for women)
This is episode 2 in my Visibility series. It is particularly for women who are currently dating. I give you 6 tips to becoming visible, comfortable, and knowledgeable within the online dating platform.
4/20/2019 • 3 minutes, 43 seconds
#29 Intentional Attraction
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about Attracting the right tribe and how we only flourish if we are in the right environment.
4/17/2019 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
#28 Controlling Self
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how Self Control impacts our lives positively and how a lack of it will devastate our lives. I give an example of how my impulsive nature caused me to give up on coaching the first time around. Why? I didn’t have the Self Discipline. This time around I am letting go and letting God.
4/12/2019 • 3 minutes, 21 seconds
#27 Faithfulness Daily
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway digging deeper into faithfulness. It’s about consistent dedication, not simply being a support in tragedy.
4/9/2019 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
#26 The Goodness Goal
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about the true meaning of ‘goodness’ and how and when it shows up in your life. Not only should Goodness be a goal, but living in it is also a reward.
4/5/2019 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
#25 Raw & Real on Being Present
This episode is about my own personal wake up call reminder to be present with my family. My daughter showed me that what might seem insignificant to me, may be a huge deal to her. I hope my story encourages you to make simple changes to stay connected and available in your relationships. What are some struggles you’ve had with being present? I love hearing from you! Feel free to leave me a comment or send me an email!
4/3/2019 • 4 minutes, 40 seconds
#24 Kindness Vs. Being ‘Nice’
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway on Kindness (in a series on The Fruits of the Spirit) and it’s effect on our lives and in our relationships. Verse reference: Galatians 5:22
4/2/2019 • 2 minutes, 27 seconds
#23 God, Give Me Patience!
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway on why God wants us to have patience and how patience (or the lack there of) will affect our lives. Based on verses: Romans 12:12, Ecclesiastes 7:8, and Proverbs 15:18.
3/26/2019 • 3 minutes, 1 second
#22 What Does Peace Look Like?
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about what Peace looks like in our lives. When we have true peace in our lives, it manifests in every part of our life. Peace allows us to live a sound, calm, complete life that is free of conflict and fear.
3/23/2019 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
#21 When Peace Doesn’t Feel Present
A #TwoMinuteTakeAWay about how God uses our not-so-peaceful situations to find peace in Him. The calm isn’t only before the storm. It returns once again after the storm has passed.
3/19/2019 • 2 minutes, 21 seconds
#20 Finding Peace in Craziness
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway based on the Fruits of the Spirit about reinterpreting Peace to mean “being at peace with....”
3/15/2019 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
#19 What Does Joy Look Like?
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about what our lives look like when they are filled with joy.
3/12/2019 • 2 minutes, 2 seconds
#18 The Joy Equation
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how Joy is permanent, while happiness fades. Psalm 94:19 tells us that even when we have anxiety & troubles God will bring us Joy. Perspective is key when it comes to joy.
3/8/2019 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
#17 Expectation, the Joy Thief
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how expectation steals your joy and removes gratitude from the equation. End the cycle with a simple thank you.... for EVERYTHING.
3/6/2019 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
#16 ‘I Haves’ & ‘I Wants’
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about valuing our ‘I haves’ and counting the cost of our ‘I wants’
3/1/2019 • 3 minutes, 32 seconds
#15 5 Day Love Challenge (3 - follow up)
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway wrapping up our 5 Day Love Challenge! We dive into how loving others in a way unfamiliar to us, helps us also recognize acts of love we have missed or overlooked. When we go out of our way to love in a personalized way, we also begin to be more aware of love being uniquely shared with us.
2/26/2019 • 2 minutes, 11 seconds
#14 5 Day Love Challenge (2)
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how learning a new love language takes observation, learning, and application. It is work! Only the reward isn’t monetary. It’s gratitude from the person your love is speaking to.
2/22/2019 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
#13 5 Day Love Challenge (1)
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway challenge to help you be intentional about loving people in the way they need it most
2/19/2019 • 2 minutes, 35 seconds
#12 Our Love Story
In honor of the month of love I wanted to share our love story with you! I’d love to hear your Love Story as well! Please comment or share an email with me!
2/16/2019 • 2 minutes, 47 seconds
#11 Inner Circle
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how we shouldn’t allow our circumstances to determine our circle. We need to be deliberate about choosing our inner circle. If we aren’t encouraging growth in one another, we need to rethink our “why” in that relationship.
2/12/2019 • 3 minutes, 16 seconds
#10 New Season, New Needs
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how our needs change with the changing seasons in our lives. We will grow, but also shed some relationships. Growth is a good thing, and necessary, but not easy. Embrace it. Keep communicating your needs as you become aware of them.
2/9/2019 • 4 minutes, 4 seconds
#9 Relationship With Self
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how our self love needs are revealed. This episode depicts how to identify your needs and how to convey those needs.
2/7/2019 • 3 minutes, 3 seconds
#8 Loving The Littles
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about loving our children. Although our love for them is unconditional, it isn’t always easy. When we love them in the way that they need to be loved, we build a great foundation for our relationship with them. When our love reservoir is low, we need to lean on God versus look to anyone else to fill it back up.
2/4/2019 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
#7 HOW We Love Matters
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway on how the way we love is received by others. Love comes in many forms. We need to read between the lines to determine how someone needs to be loved.
2/2/2019 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
#6 Decide Daily to Love
A #two minute takeaway on maintaining love by making it a daily choice.
1/31/2019 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
#5 The LOVE Decision
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how love needs to be more than a lovin’ feeling. Feelings are temporary. A decision to love endures the test of time.
1/28/2019 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
#4 Arrival at Commitment
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about how we arrive at commitment (OR make the decision not to commit) after trust, transparency, and vulnerability.
1/26/2019 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
#3 The Vulnerability Test
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about the steps to becoming vulnerable and how vulnerability will affect your relationships...
1/26/2019 • 1 minute, 49 seconds
#2 Transparency After Trust
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway about when to be transparent in your relationships and why
1/24/2019 • 2 minutes, 30 seconds
#1 Trust Foundation
A #TwoMinuteTakeAway that teaches the importance of the sequence in relationship building. At the forefront of the sequence is TRUST.
