In this episode of Thriving by Nature, Bethany reflects on ageism, multi-generational living, and the deep wisdom that comes from staying connected across generations.

Fresh off a presentation at the Utah Montessori Conference, Bethany shares personal stories from her classroom, her family, and her own experience living in a four-generation household. From inviting elderly guests into her classroom to growing up alongside her Swiss grandmother, she explores how relationships with elders shape patience, compassion, emotional well-being, and perspective.

This episode highlights the benefits of intergenerational connection, including research-backed reductions in anxiety and improved mental health for younger generations. Bethany invites listeners to reconsider how society treats the elderly and to reflect on what we lose when we isolate those who carry so much lived wisdom.

A heartfelt reminder that thriving doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in connection.

What if the reason children struggle to focus, regulate, and engage is the same reason adults do?

In this episode, I unpack a Montessori lesson many of us forgot, that the adult is part of the prepared environment. From nervous systems and sensory input to screens, dopamine, and modern overwhelm, we look at why engagement feels harder today and how Montessori offers a timeless framework for restoring presence, purpose, and connection.

This conversation is for educators, parents, leaders, and anyone who feels pulled in too many directions and wants to create more intentional environments for learning and life.

Feeling stuck even though you are working hard and doing all the right things?In this episode, I talk about why effort does not always equal visible progress and how feeling stuck is often a signal that something deeper is shifting. We discuss stress, clarity, nervous system regulation, and the life skills that support sustainable growth without burnout.This episode is for high achievers, business owners, and leaders who want to move forward with clarity instead of force.Visit www.thrivingbynature.com to learn more or book a free strategy call.

As the new year approaches, many people feel pressure to set big goals, yet struggle to follow through. In this episode, I talk about how to set goals in a way that actually works with real life, not against it.I share two personal stories, training for a half marathon using small manageable steps, and navigating life as a single mom working multiple jobs while staying present for my children and building a future from the ground up.We explore why breaking goals into smaller actions matters, how organization supports momentum, and why progress does not require perfection. Just consistency and clarity.This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by goal setting and wants a grounded, realistic approach that leads to real accomplishment.As a new year gift, anyone who books a January strategy call with me will receive my Organize Your Life, Mind, and Environment booklet for free. The link is Here! Sometimes you do not need to see the finish line. You just need to take the next step.

When life gets heavy you feel it everywhere. You feel it in your thoughts, your choices, your pace, and even in the way you breathe. In this episode I talk about what it really means to pause when everything in you wants to push through. I share stories, honest truth, and the reminder that pausing is not quitting, it is wisdom. Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is slow down long enough to see what actually matters. Join me as I walk through how to protect your time, your energy, and your mental load so you can move forward with clarity instead of overwhelm.

In today’s episode, I talk about the quiet struggle so many of us face, the desire to hold everything together and make sure life turns out the way we think it should. I share why this urge to control usually comes from a place of love and fear, and how it ends up creating stress, anxiety, and tension for everyone involved, including the people we are trying to protect.

In this episode I talk about the real lesson behind the story of the tortoise and the hare and why consistency matters more than speed in every area of our lives. I share how slow, steady effort creates long term success, how small daily actions build confidence, and why staying grounded in your purpose always pays off. If you have been feeling rushed, pressured, or like you are falling behind, this episode will help you breathe, reset, and remember that your power is in the steady steps you take every single day.

When life feels heavy, gratitude brings us back to center. In this episode of Thriving by Nature, I share a deeply personal story about my son — and the simple question that forever changed how I see the world:
“If you only had four hours of energy, what would you do?”

That moment taught me that gratitude isn’t about the glass being half full or half empty — it’s about being thankful you have a glass at all.

Join me as I talk about how gratitude shifts perspective, restores peace, and helps you thrive no matter what season you’re in.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why gratitude can change the way you experience daily life

• How to find purpose even in difficult moments

• Practical ways to build a grateful heart and a resilient mindset

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