Dec 20, 2015
Welcome to the Ever Better
podcast! I'm Lisa Vogt and this is an introduction to the
conversations I’ll be sharing each week, what to expect from the
Ever Better podcast and a bit about my background.
In short, listening to
the podcast will leave you inspired and with ideas for getting even
ever better.
GUESTS
Join me for
each week for discussions with people who will talk about their
extraordinary journeys and how they live wholehearted, connected
lives that make a difference in the world. Women and men who are
often described as “daring” will share their joys, struggles,
imperfections, successes and aspirations. And, we’ll find out how
they stay inspired.
My guests are continuous
learners who strive to be ever better every day. You might be
familiar with TED talks. Well, each of my guests live TED-worthy
lives. They pursue big ideas or work with well-defined purpose.
Some are known throughout the world, and some are well-known just
in specific communities. Many re-prioritized or refocused their
lives following a major event. And they all share interesting
stories.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR
YOU?!
You’ll laugh,
learn, ponder, and maybe even take notes as you listen to stories
of resilience, perseverance, and originality that might apply to
your life or that might help your friends or family. I hope you’ll
find inspiration and ideas to help stay on track when life
is going your way, and tips to help navigate the challenging times
we all experience.
If a guest mentions a
resource that you want to check out but you can’t take notes,
that’s ok. I’ll publish notes from each episode on
http://www.EverBetterU.com with links to resources suggested by my
guests.
The discussion won’t end
when the podcast episode does. You’re joining a community of people
who strive to interact with the world in a positive, optimistic
way. I hope that you’ll share your thoughts and experiences
through the Ever Better U Facebook group or send me your thoughts
by email at Lisa@EverBetterU.com.
You may have heard a
saying “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” So, if
you are hearing this message, you will likely benefit from
subscribing to the Ever Better Podcast.
ABOUT LISA
VOGT
You might be
wondering, who is Lisa Vogt and why is she creating these
Podcasts?
Well, for over 25 years,
I’ve worked as a marketing and communications professional. I’ve
held senior positions with corporations, non-profits, consulting
firms, and owned businesses. My formal education includes an MBA
and throughout my life I’ve practiced continuous learning.
But my main motivation
to create the Ever Better podcast comes from my own breast cancer
diagnosis and through speaking with many other women who have
battled breast cancer. Women I refer to as breast cancer
warriors.
In 2014, through a
routine mammogram, follow-up mammograms and biopsies, I was
diagnosed with DCIS or ductile carcinoma in situ. After lots of
analysis and discussions with doctors, family members, friends, and
other breast cancer warriors, I elected to have a bi-lateral
mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.
I was blessed to have
had an early diagnosis, made possible through my annual mammograms,
and to have access to amazing health care professionals. I am
thankful for this every day.
During the time that I
was considering my treatment options, I would walk each morning and
listen to a podcast. I was buoyed by positive messages of taking
action and overcoming challenges. Some of my favorite podcasts were
and still are by Jonathan Fields, Tim Ferriss, Joel Osteen, and
Brendan Burchard.
And, as I was being prepped for surgery in the very early morning
before my mastectomy, I listened to an amazing podcast interview
with Tim Ferriss, Anthony Robbins and Peter Diamandis. They were
talking about thinking big and working towards extraordinary goals.
Their discussion helped me to focus not on what would be happening
to me over the next few hours, but on what I would be able to
accomplish in the years to come.
My surgery was highly
successful and no additional cancer was detected. And, fortunately,
I did not have to undergo chemotherapy, radiation and additional
treatments that a lot of men and women experience.
Throughout my breast
cancer journey, I’ve found a welcoming community of people who are
open to sharing their struggles, victories, hopes and concerns. I
found groups established to help navigate the many decisions and
steps from diagnosis to surgery to recovery and back to normal.
The common theme of these
groups and communities is a place to share and hear stories of
struggle and victory. But, there seems to never be enough time for
discussion.
So, the Ever Better Podcast will
allow people to share their stories, experiences and knowledge
through in-depth conversations. And, each episode will be instantly
accessible when someone needs the information.
And, just as breast
cancer is only one part of my life story, breast cancer will be
just one part of this podcast. I’ll also bring you discussions with
entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, doctors, coaches, artists,
authors, and others who live full, highly connected lives.
WHEN TO
LISTEN
I know you’re
busy and you might be wondering when to find the time to listen to
Ever Better. Here are some suggestions.
Subscribe to this or
other podcasts so that new episodes will automatically download to
your phone, computer, tablet, Kindle, or other device. If you’re
listening through iTunes, just click on the subscribe button. If
you’re listening on Stitcher or another podcast player, add Ever
Better to your playlist. To minimize your data usage, setup your
podcasts to download when you have a wi-fi connection.
Once episodes are
downloaded you can easily play one while exercising, cooking,
cleaning the house, commuting to or from work, or waiting for a
doctor’s appointment or waiting to pick up your kids from an
activity.
Or, if you manage to
squeeze in a few minutes of alone time -
grab a cup of coffee or tea, or maybe a mojito depending on the
time of day or night, and enjoy an Ever Better conversation.
Most discussions will
last 30 – 45 minutes and if you don’t have time to listen to a full
interview, that’s ok. Just hit pause. You can resume the podcast
the next day or the next time that you have a few free minutes. The
podcast will be there when you’re ready.
In closing, I’d like to
share my gratitude for my technical engineer, who is also my son.
Thank you Conner! And, to my husband for supporting me in this and
all my endeavors. Thanks Tim! I love you guys.
And now…Ever
Better!