In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Chris Ewing, a strongman competitor, father of three daughters, and co-founder of Odyssey Resilience, to unpack the real mechanics of personal growth. Chris shares how his obsession with physical strength eventually became a deeper pursuit of emotional, moral, and mental resilience. Together, they challenge the myth of motivation, revealing why it so often fails, and how a compelling personal vision can replace it with something far more durable.

Chris outlines the structure behind resilience from morning routines to decision-making frameworks, and explores how clarity of vision gives weight and meaning to our daily discipline. Tiffany opens up about her own struggles with sticking to habits during a chaotic season of life, and Chris offers both empathy and hard truths.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why failure is the catalyst for real growth, and how to train resilience on purpose
• How to define your own vision so clearly that it drives your daily decisions
• What “emotional resonance” means and why couples should fill out vision worksheets separately

If you’re interested in working with Chris, check out this link:

• Odyssey Resilience: https://www.odysseyresilience.org/

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:27) Meet Chris Ewing: strongman competitor

(02:36) The journey to strongman

(06:01) The importance of vision

(15:13) Balancing personal and shared visions

(21:20) Defining and training resilience

(23:17) Defining resilience and habit formation

(24:21) The importance of a morning routine

(26:36) Teaching and implementing routines with family

(28:13) Personal reflections on routine and discipline

(30:56) Challenges in maintaining healthy habits

(38:45) Mindset and personal responsibility

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In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Rachel Downey, founder & CEO of Share Your Genius, to unpack a year of deep personal work that changed how she leads. Rachel shares the mantra that anchored her: “If I take care of myself, the business will take care of itself,” and how trading survival mode for stewardship reshaped her decisions, calendar, and confidence.

From learning to linger in hard things to setting bigger, simpler goals, Rachel explains why trusting her instincts, deciding faster, and paying for expertise helped turn anxiety into momentum. She also gets practical about morning routines, cutting distractions, and the role of faith in separating identity from outcomes, so the business can grow without consuming the person running it.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How self-care, faith, and identity work can unlock clearer, faster leadership decisions
• Why “simple over everything” and hiring for gaps create scalable growth
• How to balance seasons of triage with the discipline required to dream again

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:42) Meet Rachel and Share Your Genius

(01:50) 2024: fatigue and reality checks

(04:39) 2025 plan: simple, bigger bets

(07:12) Trusting instincts as a leadership skill

(11:12) Self-care as an operating system

(18:15) Books that replaced numbing with nourishment

(19:36) Pruning commitments and reframing worthiness

(26:43) Discipline that makes space to dream

(31:15) The case for a real podcast strategy

For more from Rachel, check out these links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelelstsdowney/
• Share Your Genius: https://www.shareyourgenius.com

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When you’re juggling career, family, and the countless “shoulds” of everyday life, it’s easy to feel stretched thin, especially as the holidays approach.

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany and Sam sit down for a special “Ask Tiffany Anything” edition: covering everything from navigating the chaos of the holiday season and surviving sick weeks with kids, to moving homes, raising teenage daughters, and keeping your own ambitions alive in the midst of it all. Through honest stories and practical advice, Tiffany shares the systems, boundaries, and mindset shifts that help her manage the tension between doing it all and doing what matters most.

What You’ll Learn:

• Simple strategies for planning during busy seasons (without losing your mind)
• A practical way to reframe ambition so it aligns with your current season of life
• Why open communication with your kids, your partner, and yourself is the foundation for balance and growth

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) Special episode: ask Tiffany anything

(01:43) Navigating the holiday season

(06:14) Handling sick season with kids

(11:39) Moving to a new home

(14:33) Building relationships with your kids

(17:15) Funny cocaine story

(17:42) Open family communication

(18:05) Perceptive daughter

(20:21) Morning drink routine

(20:55) Health and digestion

(23:33) Balancing ambition and family

(30:59) Home manager tips

(34:53) Proud parenting moment

Check out the app mentioned in this episode:

• Create the ultimate wishlist with Giftful

Episodes and Posts Mentioned:

• 290: How to Set Goals That Scare You (and Actually Hit Them)
• Implied Expectations vs Explicit Agreements

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