Have you ever looked around, examined your life, and thought is this IT??
I imagine you have, and I KNOW you’re not alone.
I’m Kasey and right here beside me is Kelsey. We are licensed professional counselors, mothers, entrepreneurs, oh and besties. We know first-hand what it’s like to wake up one day and think how in the heck did I wind up here?
As women, we often think that doing more will bring us closer to joy and fulfillment.
Lack connection? We join the PTA.
Feel angry? We start working out.
But the real answer is something much deeper…
The real answer is that nothing “out there” will ever satisfy us.
Through our own journeys of self-discovery, we found that joy is something that has to be pursued through our own internal work. Now we’re on a mission to help women from all walks of life understand themselves more so they can experience real, lasting joy.
On the Back Porch Bestie podcast, you can expect to hear relatable conversations, as well as interviews with experts who can deepen your understanding of childhood experiences, patterns that keep showing up in your relationships, and point you toward self-discovery and inner joy.
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Episode 60: The War of Art (And My War With This Podcast)
Bringing Back Porch Bestie back wasn't as simple as hitting record. In this episode, I'm getting honest about the resistance I felt while deciding where to take this show next — and what Steven Pressfield's The War of Art taught me about pushing through it.
We talk about:
What "Resistance" is, according to Pressfield, and why it shows up loudest right when you're closest to something that actually matters
The real doubt I faced deciding whether to relaunch this podcast the easy way or commit to a sharper direction
The difference between the amateur (who waits until it feels right) and the professional (who shows up anyway)
How Resistance shows up for healthcare practice owners specifically — the hire you keep avoiding, the price increase you won't make, the boundary you won't set
A few small, doable ways to recognize and move through your own resistance this week
This episode kicks off a new chapter for the show — one built around both the business of running a healthcare practice and the personal work it takes to lead it well.
Mentioned in this episode:
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
13 Jun 2024
59: Combating Toxic Relationship Behaviors
Listen to one of the top downloaded episodes to date! Have you ever experienced love bombing or guilt tripping in a relationship? Both behaviors can create blurred lines between red flags and genuine mistakes in relationships. In this episode, Kasey reflects on how love bombing was her way of receiving validation and reassurance as a child. Kelsey shares her personal experience of how someone guilt tripping her would make her more likely to forgive them, even if their actions were questionable. Tune in to learn how these manipulative behaviors manifest, their impact on relationships, and how addressing these behaviors can contribute to healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
Love bombing: the act of showering someone with excessive affection, attention, and gifts in order to manipulate or control them.
Key Topics:
(03:30) Love bombing vs Guilt tripping
(05:15) Using manipulation as a way to gain forgiveness
(07:15) Mistaking love bombing for unconditional love
(09:40) Recognizing red flags in relationships
(12:45) Self reflection and looking inward at yourself
Connect with Kasey and Kelsey:
instagram.com/hikaseycompton (http://instagram.com/hikaseycompton)
facebook.com/hikaseycompton (http://facebook.com/hikaseycompton)
kaseycompton.com/backporchbestie (http://kaseycompton.com/backporchbestie)
This episode is sponsored by Tatiana Tsoir - a tax and business strategist, CPA and MBA who makes your life less taxing: we reduce your taxes legally, so that you make and keep more of your money. To learn more, visit tatianatsoir.com (http://tatianatsoir.com/) and/or tatianatsoir.as.me/20minintro (http://tatianatsoir.as.me/20minintro)!
Visit PracticeAxis.com (http://practiceaxis.com/) for 20% OFF your first 2 months!
Use Code: Mindsight
6 Jun 2024
58: Balancing Motherhood and Business Ownership with Amy Dover, LMFT
In the journey of entrepreneurship, often unexpected paths lead to transformation and growth. Amy Dover, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, embarked on her solo practice journey with intentions different from the eventual reality. Despite initially planning to operate as a solo practitioner, the rapid increase of clients meant an expansion into a group practice. This transition left her in a balancing act of managing work demands while also being present as a mom. In this episode, Amy shares her journey, struggles, and wins in building a successful practice in Alabama. Tune in and learn how faith, values, and community support helped shape her path along the way!
About Amy Dover:
Amy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, group practice owner, and faith-based private practice consultant. She is located in Enterprise, AL where she manages an insurance-based group practice with 15 clinicians and 2 administrators. Amy is passionate in her desire to support faith-based practice owners, focusing on empowering fellow female entrepreneurs to leverage their leadership skills and God-given talents to impact their team and community. She is driven by a vision to help female faith-based practice owners create thriving practices that not only succeed in business terms but also provide a meaningful service aligned with their values and beliefs. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, reading, sitting by the pool, and attempting to learn the game of golf.
wisepracticeconsulting.com (http://www.wisepracticeconsulting.com/)
dovercounselingservices.com (http://www.dovercounselingservices.com/)
facebook.com/DoverCounseling (https://www.facebook.com/DoverCounseling?mibextid=ZbWKwL)
facebook.com/whitney.owens.963 (https://www.facebook.com/whitney.owens.963)
Instagram: @dovercounseling
Key Topics:
(02:10) Amy’s journey to becoming a ground practice owner
(04:30) Balancing motherhood and career challenges
(08:20) Letting go of guilt; having honest conversations with your kids
(12:10) Challenges and rewards of female entrepreneurship
(15:10) Managing mom guilt and finding support
Connect with Kasey and Kelsey:
instagram.com/hikaseycompton (http://instagram.com/hikaseycompton)
facebook.com/hikaseycompton (http://facebook.com/hikaseycompton)
kaseycompton.com/backporchbestie (http://kaseycompton.com/backporchbestie)
This episode is sponsored by Tatiana Tsoir - a tax and business strategist, CPA and MBA who makes your life less taxing: we reduce your taxes legally, so that you make and keep more of your money. To learn more, visit tatianatsoir.com (http://tatianatsoir.com/) and/or tatianatsoir.as.me/20minintro (http://tatianatsoir.as.me/20minintro)!
Visit PracticeAxis.com (http://practiceaxis.com/) for 20% OFF your first 2 months!
Use Code: Mindsight
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