Life Simplified

Sometimes life is messy. Have you ever wished you could refocus your mind, home, relationships, and work life? Join us as we use research based information to make practical changes and simplify life. We are Family & Consumer Sciences Agents with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Contact us at lifesimplifiedpodcast@gmail.com

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Episodes

4 days ago

We're taking a moment to pause with purpose and learn more about taking time for you.  We want to help you truly thrive and that begins with taking care of yourself.
Learn more:
Keys to Embracing Aging: Taking Time for You
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

In this episode, we're rewriting the aging narrative!  What's holding you back from thriving?  Could it be your mindset at is relates to growing older?
Learn More:
10 Common Misconceptions About Aging--National Institute on Aging
Positive Attitude About Aging Could Boost Health--Harvard 
Aging Gracefully: The Power of Positive Thinking
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025

We finish this series by revisiting the leadership questions from S3E21 The Simplified Leader with the Life Simplified Ladies.  
We always appreciate feedback, but it would be especially helpful as our host Ashley is finalizing details for her leadership project.  Contact us at lifesimplifiedpodcast@gmail.com
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Tuesday Jul 22, 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Alyson Van Hooser, author of Level Up, to talk about an ownership mindset, the power of adaptability, and how making mistakes isn't necessarily a setback. 
Connect with Alyson at Van Hooser Leadership.
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Tuesday Jul 15, 2025

In this episode, we're joined by Phillip Van Hooser, author and founder of Van Hooser Leadership to talk about the ground rules of effective leadership from his book Leaders Ought to Know.  Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this episode will leave you thinking, questioning, and most importantly--leading better.
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Tuesday Jul 08, 2025

In this episode, we sit down with author Michelle Wyatt, whose book, Buckle Up Buttercup, delves deep into the art of embracing change.  From personal upheavals to professional pivots, Michelle shares candid stories and insightful strategies on how change--though often uncomfortable--can lead to profound growth.
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S3E21 The Simplified Leader

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025

We're starting a leadership series to help you embrace change, build confidence, and lead with clarity.  Whether you're guiding a team or just yourself, these episodes are here to help you grow--simply and powerfully.
Questions to Think About:
1. Who do you lead?
2. What characteristics do you look for in a leader? Which of these characteristics do you have?
3. When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone?
4. What's a leadership mistake that changed you?
5. How do you handle being wrong as a leader?
6. What do you want the people you lead to say about you when you're not in the room?
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Tuesday Jun 24, 2025

We're back with the last part of our series based on life advice from people over the age of 50.
We mentioned our Exploring Kentucky series.  Check out those episodes if you missed them.
S2E27 Exploring Northern Kentucky
S2E28 Exploring Southern Kentucky
S2E29 Exploring Western Kentucky
S2E30 Exploring Bluegrass, Horses, Bourbon, and Boone
S2E31 Exploring Eastern Kentucky
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Tuesday Jun 17, 2025

Looking for more advice from Kentucky residents over the age of 50...we have it!  This episode is the third installment of a 4-part series.
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Tuesday Jun 10, 2025

We're continuing our discussion of 75 pieces of advice from Kentucky residents over the age of 50.
We mentioned our Tipping Etiquette episode.  Listen to it here.
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