Live A Vibrant Life Podcast with Life Coach Kelly Tibbitts
Join Life Coach Kelly Tibbitts as she shares her coaching tools and interviews guests to help you Live A Vibrant Life.Using her tools, this podcast can help you NOTICE your thoughts & feelings, DECIDE to live with self-awareness and develop the small PRACTICE steps that create your Vibrant Life!Kelly has over 25 years of leadership development experience as an educator, pastor, mother and non-profit leader. The desire to live with aligned energy led her to her first coach. This transformative work made Kelly pivot into the self-development world. Over the last decade, she has created the tools she shares in her...
Pivot into Summer Energy
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In this episode, I am sharing tools to help us pivot into summer energy.
Main Points:
Check-In Daily:Track your energy levels—mental, social/emotional, and physical- and spot the patterns that matter most to you.Align Summer Activities to Your Energy:
Match your to-do’s with your REAL energy each day- even on those low days.Choose a Summer Intention:
Clarify what you’re truly craving this season.
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In this episode, I share about the concept of the “Artist’s Date”, inspired by Julia Cameron’s book The Artist’s Way.
Did you know that play is not just for children and that creativity is not just for professional artists? All of us have both an inner child and an inner artist. Together, they can be both powerful and transformative.
Making space for creative fun (even when life feels overwhe...
Self-Awareness & Career Alignment through Human Design
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In this episode of the Live a Vibrant Life podcast, Coach Kelly and her friends Shira, and Apira have a conversation about self-awareness and career clarity through the lens of human design.
Learn about our upcoming live event where you can join the discussion and explore your own design in a supportive space.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your unique way of operating in the world is actually your superpower, this episode is for you.
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Enneagram Bascis: The Centers of Intelligence
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Enneagram Basics: The 3 Instincts
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The Enneagram isn’t about putting us in a box—it’s a powerful tool for understanding motivations, behaviors, and the “why” behind how we show up in life and relationships.
In today’s episode, I focus on instincts. I believe it’s important to first understand which instincts drive you (and which is your blind spot) before seeking out your number or type.
This knowledge allow you to enhance the health of the important relationships in...
Book Week: Self Help
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In this episode, listen in on a conversation I had with my friend and business partner Ellen Mailhot, inspired by Gabby Bernstein’s new book, Self Help. Gabby’s book uses the lens of the Internal Family Systems model and how it can be applied to self help outside of work with a professional. We discuss some interesting parallels & overlaps between the concepts from the book and the principles & tools underlying my coaching business. Take a listen as we share personal insights & anecdotes on how po...
Enneagram Bascis: A Path to Stress Management
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Today’s podcast episode is a re-release about how the Enneagram can help us see how we respond to and manage stress. Noticing is the first step to aligning our energy.
Here are 3 key takeaways from the podcast:
Stress Shows Up Differently for Each Enneagram Type: Whether you react by getting busier, withdrawing, or putting everyone else first, recognizing your unique stress signals and habits are very helpful.Check in with Your Thoughts, Feelings, an...The Law of Resonance
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In this episode, listen in on a conversation I had with my friend Whitney Vance on the law of resonance and how it relates to our spiritual growth. Everyone has access to God's guidance. Spiritual insight can come from daily life experiences. But you have to tune in.
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Enneagram Basics: An Overview
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Take a listen to today’s re-release of my Enneagram Essentials podcast.
There is so much information contained in the nine Enneagram types. Even if you don’t know your type, knowing your Center of Intelligence, energy type, and approach towards time can provide extremely helpful information. These insights can improve how you connect with others, help you make better decisions, and live with greater purpose.
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Understand Your Center of Intelligence: The Enneagram helps identify whether you primaril...Book Week: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
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Listen in on one of the monthly calls that I host, called “Tea and Tidbits”. This week’s episode is part of a conversation about Mel Robbins’ book “The Let Them Theory”.
Main points:
Let Them.Learn to stop wasting your time, energy, and life on things you can't control.You can’t control other people’s thoughts, feelings, actions, reactions.Use the Serenity Prayer.Let Me.What’s in my powe...Unlock Your Voice: Simple Steps to Launching an Impactful Podcast
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Creating a podcast is a fantastic way to share your valuable insights with the world. And it’s easier than you think! Take a listen for some tips I learned along the way to help you get started.
Main points:
Know the purpose of your podcast.Carefully consider your podcast structure,organizational tools and platform.Invite guests to bring fresh perspectives and expand your reach.Links
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Known & Loved
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In today’s episode, I am sharing an excerpt from a sermon I gave on Easter a few years ago to remind us all that every person is known, chosen, and loved by God.
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The Creativity to Thrive
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In this episode, listen in on a conversation I had with my friend Whitney Vance on unlocking creativity and living in spiritual alignment.
Main Points
Use power thoughts for spiritual alignment: Power thoughts can guide us when we're feeling out of sync. Embrace Your creativity: Whether it's through painting, baking, or trying a new path on your way home, creativity is all about exploring without boundaries. Whitney encourages us to reconnect with our inner child and find joy in simple, creative ex...Praying a Simple Prayer
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In this episode, I share an excerpt from a sermon I gave a few years ago.
Prayer can be simple.We can breathe and say "Jesus". That is enough.
Another simple prayer is The Lord’s Prayer.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed is thy name.
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this da...
Connecting Scripture & Self Development
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In this episode, listen in on a conversation I had with my friend Whitney Vance on how deeply connected our faith journey can be to our self development work.
Power thoughts from scripture can be in harmony with self help practices when we are aware and intentional.
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Make Me an Instrument of Peace
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We're called to be people that walk alongside one another. In a world full of pain we say to one another, you are not alone and you are loved. God, make me an instrument of your peace.
This week on the podcast, I am sharing excerpts from sermons I gave a few years ago during my time serving as a Pastor.
Guided by the wisdom from scripture, let's explore what it means to live with authenticity and self-awareness.
...The Working Genius Pairings
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This week on the podcast I am sharing the audio from my recent workshop on the Working Genius pairings.
You can look at the workshop workbook here.
In the Working Genius model, each of us has 2 of the 6 geniuses (Wonder, Ideation, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity).
Therefore, there are 15 various combinations of genius pairs.
Because the geniuses play off each other and correspond to different stages of work, your uni...
How to Align Your Energy
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A Vibrant Life is one where we are healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally in each season of life. We can create practices that help us rest well and stay in aligned energy. I’ve created a tool to help identify our energy levels at any given moment and notice when we are out of alignment. Your energy will ebb and flow like ocean waves. It’s okay to adapt your routines to these fluctuations. By doing so, you'll avoid burnout and create a life f...
Aligning Your Home with Your Values
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Take a listen to today’s episode as Kelly encourages us to visualize the life and the home we wish to create. Creating a Home you Love Coming Home To is not just about tidying up your spaces—it's about aligning your environment with your personal values. The goal is less about your home and more about YOU.
Main Points:
What values do you want in your home? I want my...Why Bother Meal Planning?
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This week we are sharing the "Rethink Meal Planning" workshop.
Using the tools of noticing, deciding, and practicing can simplify meal planning, meal prep, and dinner times.
Noticing your feelings about meal planning & preparation Focus on decisions that reflect your health goals for the future Acknowledge your energy and mental capacity, understanding that some steps may take more energy than you realize.Simple systems that make the best use of your energy and resources can help you live A Vibrant Life...
Simply Enough
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Like healthy boundaries in relationships, healthy boundaries within the spaces in our homes can create a sense of organization and peace.
Decluttering begins with your values and your identity, which requires emotional and mental energy. Take a listen to my conversation with organization expert Amy Slanker Smith, of Simply Enough, and take charge of your home and life.
Amy shares her tools to help all of us spend more time with fa...
Tools to INVEST in Your Dreams
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This week on the podcast, Coach Kelly shares 10 steps to INVEST your best energy in your important goals.
When you take the time to decide what is important to you, you can align your energy from a place of loving presence and clarify what is important in your life.
Your dream matters!
The 10 steps are:
1. Review How Your Got Here
2. Recognize Seasonal Sprints
3. Brain Dump:
4. Choose Your Future Vision
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Choose Your Pace
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When you notice your current stage of life, does it reflect the pace you want for yourself? If it does not align, consider an identity shift.
Practice making small mindful choices every day so you can create a more peaceful and productive life. Listen in for some practical steps on how to take control of the pace of your life!
Main points:
How do you label yourself? Identity is the starting point. If you see yourself as a “...Envision Peaceful Productivity for YOUR life
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Peaceful productivity sounds nice doesn’t it?
But what does it actually mean to you? If you’ve decided to commit yourself to moving towards a more peacefully productive life, you first need to have a vision of what that looks like for YOU. It’s important to notice what thoughts and patterns you have on repeat that aren’t serving you by keeping you in a fast and frenetic pattern (e.g., like saying yes to things you don’t actua...
Live an Extraordinary Ordinary Life
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What's your desired legacy? What do you want to leave behind?
On the podcast this week, Coach Kelly shares how she wants to be an extraordinary, ordinary woman. Romans 12:1-2 encourages us to use our ordinary gifts and show up in a powerful way. Every gift is worth sharing.
Here’s a powerful thought to try on: we can be extraordinary and ordinary at the same time.
In this age of...
Try on "Hygge" This Winter
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This week on the podcast, Coach Kelly shares thoughts from the Danish concept of coziness and contentment, as a way to enhance winter experiences.
"Hygge can create a peaceful productivity.
Choose Peaceful Productivity
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The new year often begins with enthusiasm for productivity, goal-setting, and resolutions. However, many people struggle to maintain this momentum, dropping their goals by mid-January. This week on the podcast, Coach Kelly offers a fresh approach.
Key Points:
Adopt a slower pace
Instead of diving into an exhaustive list of New Year's goals, consider adopting a slower pace that aligns with the natural rhythm of winter. This allows for clarity and realistic goal-setting. Exploring personal energy levelswhether "low and sl...
Take Time to Dream
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This week on the podcast, Kelly shares the 2nd session from the Goal Settng Reset workshop. This session will focus on tools tohelp all of us achieve productivity in a peaceful manner.
Main points:
• Productivity should not come at the cost of mental or physical health; instead, it should resonate with personal energy levels.
• Visualize your long-term goals for the next three to five years and identify smaller, manageable goals to reach t...
Let's Look Back & Learn
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As we step into 2025, let’s take time to breathe, reflect on past experiences, and dream about our future goals.
Instead of starting over every year or having unfinished goals get automatically recycled, let’s first look back at
With curiosity rather than judgement, consider what didn’t work, what needs tweaking, or what might need a b...
Goal Setting Reset
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For 2025, we can create a meaningful approach to goal setting, moving away from the “all or nothing” mindset. We can create a life of aligned energy when we achieve results through consistent, small steps rather than radical changes.
Dedicating 90 minutes daily to your most important goal for 90 days can lead to significant growth. A dream becomes a goal when it's written down, and breaking a goal into actionable steps creates a plan that leads to reality.
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Book Week: Abundant Ever After
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This week on the podcast, Kelly shares her thoughts about Chapter 1 of "Abundant Ever After" by Cathy Heller.
This book emphasizes self-awareness, prosperity, and ease in life.It helps us shift our focus from material to emotional & spiritual abundance.
Chapter 1 highlights the importance of personal choices over external expectations. Using examples from her life, Kelly shares the ripple effect of energy, the power of thoughts, and the significance of personal values and community.
If you are looking for a co...
You Are Valuable & Good!
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In this episode, Kelly shares an excerpt from a conversation from one of her live coaching sessions.
Every human is inherently worthy!
This week's conversation is a reminder to each of us that we are loved, valuable & good. Recognizing our inherent worthiness creates guiding thoughts that move you towards a vibrant life, full of healthy love & acceptance of both self & others.
Main points:
You are made on purpose for a purpose; you are good, lov...How To Manage Holiday Emotions, Energy & Relationships
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Join Kelly as she speaks to a group of clients on building a personalized"toolbox" to help manage emotions, energy and relationships during the holiday season. Identifying specific tools for before, during, and after gatherings can help you focus on your mental and emotional well-being, ensuring the holidays are filled with joy and love instead of exhaustion.
Main points: .
Simplicity is key: It’s better to have a few effective tools than a large, overwhelming set that you can't remember to use...Peace & Harmony Begin With You
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What energy would you like this holiday season? I don't think any of us want to be frustrated, resentful, annoyed, or aggravated, which is a frequent mindset during the holiday season. We give lip service to the idea of “peace and harmony”, but how much effort do we each actually put into doing OUR part towards that end?
Many of us wait for a sense of peace passively, as if it's a state caused by life circum...
What is Financial Self Care?
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Did you know that taking care of your finances is a critical part of healthy self care?
Take a listen to my conversation with Financial Therapist Lindsay Konchar and learn about the importance of financial self care and also key tips and resources to help you get started.
Main points:
Start with a really clear vision of what you see for yourself for the next year (or the next 5-10...Balance Effort & Ease
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Starting from a place of recognizing that you are 100% valuable and 100% loved, it’s critical to acknowledge the balance required in our lives. There is a fine interplay between taking action and allowing rest. Expanding this concept beyond caring for our physical bodies can serve us emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
Main points:
It takes intentionality to notice when effort is required and when we need to lean back and have a season (or moment) of easeWhat are ten things you want to...Book Week: The Wisdom of The Four Agreements
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On this week's episode, I share how I've been trying to apply the lessons from the book The Four Agreements to regulate my nervous system to stay in aligned energy.
As a way to remember the agreements, I am using four words integrity, immunity , knowing, and excellence.
Main points:
Integrity - I like to think of integrity as a straight line - and on either side of it are...Holiday Power Thoughts
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I've heard many people say thoughts like “I can't wait for the holiday to be over."
Are you one of them? Is that what you WANT to be thinking on repeat?
Did you know that it’s optional to have any thoughton repeat?
Our thoughts have a significant impact on our feelings and actions AND shape our experiences. Deciding in advance what power thought YOU want driving all of your feelings, decisions, and actions this holiday season can trul...
Every Week We Need to Tweak
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The Journey from Weary to Vibrant
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Have you ever heard the phrase “don’t get tired of doing good”? (It’s from the Bible) Taken out of context, it is often misinterpreted as a call to not take care of yourself and to put others first at all costs.
That used to be me, too. However I’ve learned how to live out this verse in a way that doesn’t lead me to depletion, resentment, or burnout.
You CAN take good care of yourself and also serve o...