Podcasts by Giving Your Best Life

Episode 72: Self-Care or Self Sabotage Your Goals from 2022-02-08T12:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about how even though rest is very important, sometimes we  can walk a fine line between self-care and self sabotage when it comes to wor...

Episode 72: Self-Care or Self Sabotage Your Goals from 2022-02-08T12:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about how even though rest is very important, sometimes we  can walk a fine line between self-care and self sabotage when it comes to wor...

Episode 71: Share Your Giving, Gratitude, and Goals from 2022-02-01T00:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about her giving, gratitude, and goals journey through the years and recently. She also tells a story about a friend who has recently sh...

Episode 70: Embrace The Chaos from 2022-01-25T00:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about embracing the chaos in life, how she's been doing just that and the lessons she's learned along the way.

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Episode 69: Is it okay to quit a goal? from 2022-01-05T13:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about new years resolutions, how she's quitting a goal, why she's quitting, and much more! Listen to this episode for all thin...

Episode 68: A Giving Tradition & The Power of Priorities for a Better Year from 2021-12-30T22:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about one of her favorite giving traditions that you can try too! Plus, she chats about saying "no" and utilizing the power of...

Episode 67: Remembering The Sacrifice, Those Grieving, and The Greatest Gift from 2021-12-22T00:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, for this heartfelt Christmas episode as she remembers a friend and police officer, Scott Patrick, who was killed in the line of duty on 12/21/03. She ...

Episode 66: The Gift of Hospitality and Tips for Being a Grateful Guest from 2021-12-13T17:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares advice on how you can give the gift of hospitality by welcoming someone into your home. She also chats about how to be a wonderfully gra...

Episode 65: The Power of Noodling for Better Goals in 2022 from 2021-12-07T11:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about the power of noodling on what goals you would like to accomplish in the coming year. It's time to think big and let your dream...

Episode 64: How to Create a Magical Moment as an Adult from 2021-11-29T12:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about a magical moment she shared with a friend recently and how you can start creating more magical moments in your life as an adult too...

Episode 63: Six Steps to De-Stressing for The Holidays from 2021-11-17T16:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about the upcoming holiday season, how to avoid the stress of the festivies and instead enjoy them with ease.

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Episode 62: 33 Ways to Show Kindness from 2021-11-08T15:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she celebrate National Kindness Week by sharing 33 ways you can show kindness this week and in your everyday life! To read all 33 ideas, visit Listen

Episode 61: The Power of Micro Goals, Setting a Giving Goal, & Letting Go of Stuff from 2021-11-02T19:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she debriefs her most recent move while sharing the life lessons she's been learning and sharing tips such as utilizing the power of micro goa...

Episode 60: 6 Ways to Give in Your Business from 2021-10-25T16:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about 6 ways to give in your business (or job or life in general)! She shares about her adventures in moving to her new home, lessons she...

Episode 59: Defining FEAR & Moving Forward from 2021-10-18T00:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she talks about fear in relation to pursuing your calling and shares some personal stories where she's dealt with fear. She goes on to chat ab...

Episode 58: 9 Ways to Give When Getting Organized or Moving from 2021-10-11T00:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she packs and cleans out clutter for her big move! Hear how she's going through items and sharing nine ways that you too can give when getting...

Episode 57: One Lesson in Gratitude that Helps When I'm Overwhelmed from 2021-10-04T13:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, for a very relatable episode this week as Stephanie shares a lesson she's learned pertaining to how gratitude helps her when she's feeling o...

Episode 56: Doubt is The Devil from 2021-09-29T12:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about her recent struggle with doubt, how she deals with it, and what she does to kick doubt to the curb. For extra resources and informa...

Episode 55: Autism, Grief, and the Greatest Gift from 2021-09-20T00:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats with her friend Rebecca Shellito about their friendship, Rebecca's sweet son Nico, Autism, grief, and the greatest gift. Learn more ...

Episode 54: Habits to Help You Reach Your Goals from 2021-09-13T00:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about a recent interview where she shared about several habits that you can practice to help you reach your goals! Grab a pen and paper f...

Episode 53: The Gift of Feedback from 2021-09-06T17:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about the gift of feedback and the importance of grace, understanding and being supportive in all of your relationships. She shares about...

Episode 52: A Tragedy, Grief, and Giving from 2021-08-23T17:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she remembers a good friend and colleague who was killed in the line of duty on this day in 2006. She honors him by sharing how she and others were...

Episode 51: What To Do When You Feel Helpless from 2021-08-17T15:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about what's been heavy on her heart lately with the current situation in Afghanistan and shares ideas for what you can do when you ...

Episode 50: Doing These 4 Things Will Change Your Day from 2021-08-09T12:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about 4 things you can do to transform your days for the better. Stephanie has been doing these things for 4 years! She shares how this ...

Episode 49: The Gift of a Smile from 2021-07-28T17:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about one of her favorite giving challenges, giving the gift of a smile. Almost everyone can take this challenge, even children! She cha...

Episode 48: Join The Summer Giving Challenge from 2021-07-21T15:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about her free upcoming 7 day Summer Giving Challenge that starts on July 25th, 2021 and invi...

Episode 47: The Gift of Disconnecting from 2021-07-14T09:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about the gift of disconnecting, how's she's gotten to do that lately, and why it's so special. For extra resources and i...

Episode 46: Giving Up Guilt from 2021-07-06T15:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about her struggle with feeling guilty when it comes to taking time for rest and how she is giving up guilt. She provides real life exam...

Episode 45: Uncommon Giving from 2021-06-30T12:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about uncommon gifts that you can give that cost little to nothing. She even tells a story about one she gave recently! For extra resour...

Episode 44: A Full Circle Moment from Honduras to a Prayer Shawl from 2021-06-24T10:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares a personal story that has come full circle beginning in Honduras and ending with a prayer shawl. This episode is full of life lessons, g...

Episode 43: The Bible Giving Challenge from 2021-06-17T09:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she shares about a new giving challenge she's embarking on, why she's doing it, and how you can get involved to take The Bible Giving Cha...

Episode 42: The Gift of Books from 2021-06-10T11:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she chats about her love for reading and giving books. Did you know? 2 out of 3 children living in poverty have no books to call their own. This we...

Episode 41: 8 Lessons from Remodeling My Home from 2021-05-26T15:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal,  as she reminiscences on remodeling her home with her husband and what lessons she learned from that experience that can be applied to going after any...

Episode 40: Throw a Giving Party! from 2021-05-19T15:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal,  as she talks about unique ways you can give and inspire generosity through all kinds of events in your life. She shares a giving challenge for you wh...

Episode 39: When God Moves, Do You? from 2021-05-12T19:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal,  as she talks about how God has been moving in her life lately and how to make big (sometimes scary!) decisions. She also shares some sound advice fro...

Episode 38: The Gift of Vulnerability from 2021-05-05T14:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal,  as she shares about the gift of vulnerability and prayer. She also shares tips for being vulnerable as well as a giving and gratitude challenge in su...

Episode 37: 5 Ways to Keep Fighting for Your Goals from 2021-04-28T15:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal,  as she shares 5 Ways to Keep Fighting for Your Goals. She also dives into what she's been up to lately from battling a spider bite infection, to...

Episode 36: Working Through Anxiety from 2021-04-20T19:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, dives into what it's been like for her to work through a recent health crisis and her anxiety. She also shares tips for working through anxiety, ...

Episode 35: 5 Questions for Reflecting on Your Goals from 2021-04-14T16:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, dives into 5 questions to ask yourself when reflecting on your goals over a certain timeframe. She also shares tips for your morning routine, budgetin...

Episode 34: Giving During Tough Times from 2021-04-07T18:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, LIVE from the Hospital as she dives into how we can continue to give to those around us--even during tough times. Hear about the lessons Stephanie has...

Episode 33: The Foundation of Giving Your Best Life from 2021-03-29T22:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she discusses the foundation of "Giving Your Best Life": her faith! Stephanie leads us into the week of Easter with words on how we can c...

Episode 32: The Gift of Grace Part II from 2021-03-24T15:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as share about her experiences with giving the gift of grace, why she does it, how to overcome obstacles with grace, and simple ways you can start giv...

Episode 31: Sugar Addiction and Gift Giving Gone Wrong! from 2021-03-17T17:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as share about her experiences with sugar addiction, needing to slow down, and a gift giving fiasco gone wrong.  For extra resources and information, ...

Episode 30: How to Be a Good Friend from 2021-03-09T19:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, as she talks about her experiences with friendship and what advice she has to give for how to be a good friend. For extra resources and information, v...

Episode 28: How to Change Your Mindset (Live from the Trail) from 2021-02-16T11:00

Join Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, live from the trail as she chats about how to change your mindset. Join Stephanie as she explains WHY she's outside hiking in freezing temperatur...

Episode 27: The Lent Giving Challenge from 2021-02-09T14:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, challenges us to join The Lent Giving Challenge. Join Stephanie as she explains why it is so important for us to give during this time of ...

Episode 26: How To Be a Good Receiver from 2021-02-02T10:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, answers a listener's question: How do I become a good receiver? Join Stephanie as she helps us to be grateful when receiving gifts wi...

Episode 25: 5 Lessons from Writing My First Book from 2021-01-26T20:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, celebrates the fourth anniversary of her book, The Giving Challenge. Join Stephanie as she tells us five lessons she learned when...

Episode 24: Living Out the Words of Martin Luther King Jr. from 2021-01-18T17:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and how his legacy still impacts us today. Stephanie talks about MLK's sermon, Drum Maj...

Episode 23: The Power of Our Words- Let's Be Kind! from 2021-01-13T18:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, discusses the importance of our words and how they effect ourselves and others. She gives us questions to ask ourselves to really evaluate...

Episode 22: Apologizing, Gratitude, and Becoming a Millionaire from 2021-01-05T21:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, gives listeners a new giving challenge and a new gratitude challenge to kick off the new year! She also challenges listeners to give to yo...

Episode 21: Is this your year to finish? from 2021-01-05T13:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, talks about choosing her word for the year and how doing so can help create new habits and lead to goal achievement! She also shares tips ...

Episode 21: Is this your year to finish? from 2021-01-05T13:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, talks about choosing her word for the year and how doing so can help create new habits and lead to goal achievement! She also shares tips ...

Episode 19: 6 Ways to Get Your Groove Back from 2020-12-11T16:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, talks about 6 ways to get your groove back this holiday season.  She shares holiday giving ideas that don't break the bank, but DO fi...

Episode 18: 7 Ways to Practice Gratitude from 2020-11-30T18:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, talks about how-to start incorporating practicing gratitude in your life through 7 simple habits.  She shares how gratitude has played a b...

Episode 17: Love Thy Neighbor from 2020-11-23T16:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, talks about the importance of loving thy neighbor and building community through thoughtfulness and giving.  She shares a personal story h...

Episode 16: The Gift of Experience and Research from 2020-11-08T16:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, talks about how gifts don't necessarily need to be monetary or time consuming.  She shares how she had the opportunity to give the gi...

Episode 15: Fighting Through Fear from 2020-11-08T14:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, comes to your speakers from a tree house far away from her home.  She shares what scares her about being there alone, why she tends to put...

Episode 13: The Power of Giving, Gratitude, & Goals in Marriage from 2020-10-23T17:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, reflects on her marriage and the power of giving, gratitude, and goals. She shares personal stories and gives advice on how to support you...

Episode 12: Neighbor's Table with Sarah Harmeyer from 2020-10-13T14:00

In this special episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, is joined by Sarah Harmeyer, founder of Neighbor's Table to chat about Sarah's mission to gather people together for com...

Episode 11: The Power of Commitment from 2020-10-06T17:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, chats about the power of commitment. Throughout her narrative, she reflects on tackling her goals, persisting, staying committed to them, ...

Episode 9: The Gift of Grace from 2020-09-18T16:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, will share with you about the gift of grace. Throughout her narrative, she also shares one of the most important and inexpensive gifts you...

Episode 7: 5 Things I Learned from Hot Yoga from 2020-09-11T21:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, will share with you the story of when she stepped out of her comfort zone to try Hot Yoga! Throughout her narrative, she will provide you ...

Episode 7: 5 Things I Learned from Hot Yoga from 2020-09-11T21:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, will share with you the story of when she stepped out of her comfort zone to try Hot Yoga! Throughout her narrative, she will provide you ...

Episode 8: Take Back Your Closet from 2020-09-11T21:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, will share with you how to take back your closet and give! She will share with us how to get to organizing, decluttering our closets, and ...

Episode 7: 5 Things I Learned from Hot Yoga from 2020-09-11T21:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, will share with you the story of when she stepped out of her comfort zone to try Hot Yoga! Throughout her narrative, she will provide you ...

Episode 6: Little Gifts We Can Give On Social Media from 2020-08-09T20:00

Episode 5: Giving Challenge for Dorn from 2020-06-17T11:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, will share with you the story of Captain/Chief David Dorn's inspiring life and tragic death that moved her to take action by creating...

Episode 4: What to Focus On from 2020-06-17T11:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, doesn't shy away from tough subject. She shares how she processes and acts through crisis and division by loving on people while focu...

Episode 3: How Gratitude Helps You Give Your Best Life from 2020-05-22T19:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, will share with how practicing gratitude can help you give your best life--and more! For extra resources and information, visit GivingGal....

Episode 2: Three Steps to Giving from 2020-05-04T11:00

In this episode, Stephanie L. Jones, a.k.a. Giving Gal, will share with you my three steps to Giving and more! For extra resources and information, visit GivingGal.com!

Episode 1: How This Crazy Giving Journey Began from 2020-04-03T13:00

Welcome to Giving Your Best Life! This episode is an introduction to Stephanie L. Jones, aka Giving Gal, and how she got started on her journey that has led her here today. In each episode, she ...

Episode 1: How This Crazy Giving Journey Began from 2020-04-03T13:00

Welcome to Giving Your Best Life! This episode is an introduction to Stephanie L. Jones, aka Giving Gal, and how she got started on her journey that has led her here today. In each episode, she ...