The Bets Life

I know we’re not always thrilled about the additional candles on our birthday cakes, but it really is a privilege to age. In today’s episode, I highlight the many perks of getting older and wiser and share how we can be more at peace with our advancing years. The great news is that those who have a positive mindset about aging are healthier in many ways, and, on average, live l

Annie and Liz are best friends who realized that they could finally help women answer the age-old question: “Does this look good on me?” They founded The Color Key, a company that offers comprehensive and customized seasonal color analysis to identify once and for all your best colors! Their mission is to empower clients to always show up as their most vibrant and confident sel

Did you know that nearly 35% of the American population experiences trouble sleeping? Getting a good night’s rest is just as important as eating a healthy diet and exercising, and yet a lot of us are lacking in the quantity and quality of sleep.Sleep is essential to every process in the body and impacts our physical and mental functioning, immune system, metabolism, weight, and c

Kristina McKean is the founder and owner of The Elephant Project, a women-led and women-run social give-back business. For as long as she can remember, Kristina has felt a deep-rooted kinship with animals, and the welfare of elephants has become Kristina’s passion and life quest. With a background in design and product development, Kristina was able to build a thoughtful stuffed

Good news: Fun isn’t just for the kiddos anymore. As we age, it’s easy to view fun as frivolous or unproductive, but in reality, fun experiences are crucial for our health and well-being. I discuss the many psychological and physical benefits of fun and how you can (easily) incorporate more fun into your day-to-day life. In this episode, I break down the different types of fun

Mary Wessely is a second-generation intuitive with over three decades of experience as a Tarot advisor. She specializes in assisting clients to identify and reframe patterns of behavior to make way for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. As Mary says, “Life doesn’t have to be filled with unexplainable challenges. Tarot readings can help you understand and reframe your

Have you felt incapacitated by your own thoughts or worries about falling behind? Have you grasped at subpar opportunities due to the irrational fear that nothing better would come your way? Have you experienced anger or envy when friends or coworkers succeeded or advanced? If so, you may have been stuck in a scarcity mindset. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there, but how do we fr

If you are a Santa Barbara local, you may have spotted Vivian strutting her stuff at a drag brunch or hosting a fun karaoke or bingo night downtown. In this episode, we discuss how Vivian first started performing, how she embodies her drag persona (hint: she channels one of my favorite singers/performers), and the LGBTQIA+ community in Santa Barbara (and the ways that we can all sh

Want to attract your desires like a magnet? Explore yourself and your true goals? Obtain more positive outcomes with positive thinking? Maybe you’ve heard about manifestation, but you don’t actually know where to start? While the practice of aspirational thinking is far from a new concept, there’s no denying that manifestation is having a major moment in pop culture – “#M

Ottocina Ryan joins the podcast to share the story of how she went from intern to owner of Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine. We discuss the not-so-glamorous side of photoshoots, travel writing, how the magazine and Santa Barbara have changed over the years, and so much more.Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine prides itself on being a fun approach to fashion, dining, livi