app02 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:44:13 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Healthy Vibes Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Purpose” https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/tags/purpose Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Healthy Vibes Podcast explores mindset, habits, resilience, and intentional living. Practical conversations on slowing down, building discipline, and improving how you live each day. en-us episodic Mindset, Habits & Personal Growth for Intentional Living Kelley Ranaudo Healthy Vibes Podcast explores mindset, habits, resilience, and intentional living. Practical conversations on slowing down, building discipline, and improving how you live each day. no health, fitness, wellness, faith, gratitude, lifestyle, inspiration, behavior change Kelley Ranaudo kelley@ranaudo.com Episode 227: The Narrow Gate https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/227 eb63e8d6-5b49-42b6-b101-98b7bbc3a51c Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo In this episode, we explore what is meant by the narrow gate and why choosing the road less traveled often leads to a life of greater purpose, peace, and faith. 21:38 no <p>Have you ever felt the pressure to do what everyone else is doing? To follow the crowd, fit in, or choose the easier path?</p> <p>In this episode, we explore the powerful words in Matthew 7:13-14 about finding the narrow gate and the narrow path. While the wide road may be popular and comfortable, the narrow road often requires courage, faith, discipline, and a willingness to live differently.</p> <p>Join me as we discuss what it looks like to resist worldly pressures, follow your convictions, and trust God's direction even when it feels lonely or unpopular. The road less traveled isn't always easy, but it often leads to greater peace, purpose, growth, and a deeper relationship with God.</p> <p><strong>Scripture:</strong><br> Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. - Matthew 7:13-14</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why the wide road is so appealing</li> <li>The dangers of following the crowd</li> <li>How worldly pressures can pull us off course</li> <li>What it looks like to walk the narrow path today</li> <li>Practical ways to choose faith over popularity</li> <li>Finding peace and purpose in God's direction</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reminder for Today:</strong> The narrow path isn't always the easiest path, but it is often the one that leads to the greatest growth. Don't choose a direction simply because everyone else is going that way. Choose the path that aligns with your values, your faith, and the person God is calling you to become.</p> <p>This week, before making a decision, ask yourself:</p> <p><strong>"Am I following the crowd, or am I following God's calling?"</strong></p> family, habits, home, health home, mental health, joy, courage, vulnerability, connection, mom, fitness Have you ever felt the pressure to do what everyone else is doing? To follow the crowd, fit in, or choose the easier path?

In this episode, we explore the powerful words in Matthew 7:13-14 about finding the narrow gate and the narrow path. While the wide road may be popular and comfortable, the narrow road often requires courage, faith, discipline, and a willingness to live differently.

Join me as we discuss what it looks like to resist worldly pressures, follow your convictions, and trust God's direction even when it feels lonely or unpopular. The road less traveled isn't always easy, but it often leads to greater peace, purpose, growth, and a deeper relationship with God.

Scripture:
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. - Matthew 7:13-14

Key Takeaways:

  • Why the wide road is so appealing
  • The dangers of following the crowd
  • How worldly pressures can pull us off course
  • What it looks like to walk the narrow path today
  • Practical ways to choose faith over popularity
  • Finding peace and purpose in God's direction

Reminder for Today: The narrow path isn't always the easiest path, but it is often the one that leads to the greatest growth. Don't choose a direction simply because everyone else is going that way. Choose the path that aligns with your values, your faith, and the person God is calling you to become.

This week, before making a decision, ask yourself:

"Am I following the crowd, or am I following God's calling?"

]]> Have you ever felt the pressure to do what everyone else is doing? To follow the crowd, fit in, or choose the easier path?

In this episode, we explore the powerful words in Matthew 7:13-14 about finding the narrow gate and the narrow path. While the wide road may be popular and comfortable, the narrow road often requires courage, faith, discipline, and a willingness to live differently.

Join me as we discuss what it looks like to resist worldly pressures, follow your convictions, and trust God's direction even when it feels lonely or unpopular. The road less traveled isn't always easy, but it often leads to greater peace, purpose, growth, and a deeper relationship with God.

Scripture:
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. - Matthew 7:13-14

Key Takeaways:

  • Why the wide road is so appealing
  • The dangers of following the crowd
  • How worldly pressures can pull us off course
  • What it looks like to walk the narrow path today
  • Practical ways to choose faith over popularity
  • Finding peace and purpose in God's direction

Reminder for Today: The narrow path isn't always the easiest path, but it is often the one that leads to the greatest growth. Don't choose a direction simply because everyone else is going that way. Choose the path that aligns with your values, your faith, and the person God is calling you to become.

This week, before making a decision, ask yourself:

"Am I following the crowd, or am I following God's calling?"

]]> Episode 226: Comparison: The Thief of Peace https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/226 87362882-bb83-4642-9e8d-ea8e53ad7c26 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo Comparison can make us feel less than others or better than others, but neither leads to peace, confidence, or contentment. In this episode, we explore how comparison steals our joy and what it looks like to focus on our own growth, purpose, and calling instead. 18:56 no <p>Have you ever felt behind in life because of what someone else has accomplished? Or found yourself measuring your success against others? Comparison is one of the easiest traps to fall into, yet it often leaves us feeling discouraged, prideful, anxious, or dissatisfied.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss why comparison is unhealthy from both directions. Whether it causes us to feel inferior or superior, comparison keeps our focus on other people's lives instead of our own journey. You'll learn practical ways to break free from the comparison cycle, find contentment where you are, and focus on becoming who you were created to be.</p> <p>Key Topics:</p> <ul> <li>The hidden dangers of comparison</li> <li>Why feeling "less than" hurts our confidence</li> <li>Why feeling "better than" isn't healthy either</li> <li>The impact of social media and constant comparison</li> <li>Gratitude, contentment, and personal growth</li> <li>Measuring progress without comparing ourselves to others</li> <li>Living according to your values and purpose </li> </ul> <p>*<em>Bible Verse: *</em><br> "Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else." - Galatians 6:4</p> <p>*<em>Reminder for Today: *</em><br> Your worth is not determined by where you stand compared to someone else. Stay focused on your own growth, your own calling, and the next faithful step in front of you </p> family, habits, home, health home, homeschool, mental health, courage, connection Have you ever felt behind in life because of what someone else has accomplished? Or found yourself measuring your success against others? Comparison is one of the easiest traps to fall into, yet it often leaves us feeling discouraged, prideful, anxious, or dissatisfied.

In this episode, we discuss why comparison is unhealthy from both directions. Whether it causes us to feel inferior or superior, comparison keeps our focus on other people's lives instead of our own journey. You'll learn practical ways to break free from the comparison cycle, find contentment where you are, and focus on becoming who you were created to be.

Key Topics:

  • The hidden dangers of comparison
  • Why feeling "less than" hurts our confidence
  • Why feeling "better than" isn't healthy either
  • The impact of social media and constant comparison
  • Gratitude, contentment, and personal growth
  • Measuring progress without comparing ourselves to others
  • Living according to your values and purpose

*Bible Verse: *
"Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else." - Galatians 6:4

*Reminder for Today: *
Your worth is not determined by where you stand compared to someone else. Stay focused on your own growth, your own calling, and the next faithful step in front of you

]]> Have you ever felt behind in life because of what someone else has accomplished? Or found yourself measuring your success against others? Comparison is one of the easiest traps to fall into, yet it often leaves us feeling discouraged, prideful, anxious, or dissatisfied.

In this episode, we discuss why comparison is unhealthy from both directions. Whether it causes us to feel inferior or superior, comparison keeps our focus on other people's lives instead of our own journey. You'll learn practical ways to break free from the comparison cycle, find contentment where you are, and focus on becoming who you were created to be.

Key Topics:

  • The hidden dangers of comparison
  • Why feeling "less than" hurts our confidence
  • Why feeling "better than" isn't healthy either
  • The impact of social media and constant comparison
  • Gratitude, contentment, and personal growth
  • Measuring progress without comparing ourselves to others
  • Living according to your values and purpose

*Bible Verse: *
"Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else." - Galatians 6:4

*Reminder for Today: *
Your worth is not determined by where you stand compared to someone else. Stay focused on your own growth, your own calling, and the next faithful step in front of you

]]> Episode 134: Interview with Ali Flynn from Hang in there, Mama https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/134 539e0d94-67ae-4583-9a2a-c5e0a55d1d26 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo I loved this conversation with Ali. You immediately relate to her and her experiences with her teens, and she gives such healthy thought out responses and ways to handle these years, that can feel so hard for us as parents. Encouraging us to lead with our heart, and continue to connect with our kids while learning how and when to let go at the same time. 1:09:43 no <p>Ali Flynn, the creator of Hang in There, Mama and certified English and Special Education teacher is excited to share with you the joys and hardships of raising teens with an open heart, honesty, and some tears. She is a mom to four daughters who offers daily encouragement and support to moms while keeping it real and letting them know they are not alone on their motherhood journey.</p> <p>Ali has been featured in numerous publications including Grown and Flown, Raising Teens Today, Her View From Home, and many others. She is also the co-host of Real Talk for Moms Raising Teens and Young Adults and has been a guest on a variety of podcasts revolving around motherhood and raising teens.</p> <p>*<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hang.in.there.mama" rel="nofollow noopener"> Hange in There, Mama on Instagram</a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hangintheremama" rel="nofollow noopener">Hange in There, Mama Facebook Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/faculty/ali-flynn/a-mothers-journey-to-feeling-connected/?utm_source=Faculty&amp;utm_medium=Referral&amp;utm_campaign=Ali+Flynn+Referral" rel="nofollow noopener">Hange in There, Mama - Reconnect with Your Teen and Yourself Event</a></li> <li>[Hange in There, Mama website](<a href="http://www.hangintheremama.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.hangintheremama.com</a>) </li> </ul> Ali Flynn, the creator of Hang in There, Mama and certified English and Special Education teacher is excited to share with you the joys and hardships of raising teens with an open heart, honesty, and some tears. She is a mom to four daughters who offers daily encouragement and support to moms while keeping it real and letting them know they are not alone on their motherhood journey.

Ali has been featured in numerous publications including Grown and Flown, Raising Teens Today, Her View From Home, and many others. She is also the co-host of Real Talk for Moms Raising Teens and Young Adults and has been a guest on a variety of podcasts revolving around motherhood and raising teens.

* Hange in There, Mama on Instagram

]]> Ali Flynn, the creator of Hang in There, Mama and certified English and Special Education teacher is excited to share with you the joys and hardships of raising teens with an open heart, honesty, and some tears. She is a mom to four daughters who offers daily encouragement and support to moms while keeping it real and letting them know they are not alone on their motherhood journey.

Ali has been featured in numerous publications including Grown and Flown, Raising Teens Today, Her View From Home, and many others. She is also the co-host of Real Talk for Moms Raising Teens and Young Adults and has been a guest on a variety of podcasts revolving around motherhood and raising teens.

* Hange in There, Mama on Instagram

]]> Episode 125: Break the Cycle https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/125 809952b6-0d83-415b-95e6-5211a27d7b9c Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo What we think affects how we feel, and how we feel affects what we do, and what we do affects how we think. For this, let us break the cycle. 13:03 no <p>When we get in the vicious cycle of letting unhealthy thoughts and feelings control our lives and our choices, we have to break the cycle and choose differently. This is possible. Let us choose this week to be bold and believe in ourselves and know that we are capable of anything.</p> <p><strong>Challenge:</strong> Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings this week and break the cycle if needed.</p> <p><strong>Quote:</strong> "Recall that thoughts lead to feelings, feelings lead to actions, and actions lead to results. Everything begins with your thoughts—which are produced by your mind." -T. Harv Eker</p> <p><strong>Resource:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpBZTEpD8YR/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D" rel="nofollow noopener">Break the Cycle</a> </p> thoughts, feelings, break the cycle When we get in the vicious cycle of letting unhealthy thoughts and feelings control our lives and our choices, we have to break the cycle and choose differently. This is possible. Let us choose this week to be bold and believe in ourselves and know that we are capable of anything.

Challenge: Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings this week and break the cycle if needed.

Quote: "Recall that thoughts lead to feelings, feelings lead to actions, and actions lead to results. Everything begins with your thoughts—which are produced by your mind." -T. Harv Eker

Resource: Break the Cycle

]]> When we get in the vicious cycle of letting unhealthy thoughts and feelings control our lives and our choices, we have to break the cycle and choose differently. This is possible. Let us choose this week to be bold and believe in ourselves and know that we are capable of anything.

Challenge: Pay attention to your thoughts and feelings this week and break the cycle if needed.

Quote: "Recall that thoughts lead to feelings, feelings lead to actions, and actions lead to results. Everything begins with your thoughts—which are produced by your mind." -T. Harv Eker

Resource: Break the Cycle

]]> Episode 106: Let’s not fake it til we make it https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/106 3057db08-ea96-4fd6-973d-6fa3fe110437 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo Let us choose to be true to ourselves and work on ourselves if we are constantly faking it. 14:53 no <p>Let us get honest with ourselves and decide if we are truly feeling joy and happiness, and if it is easy, or hard, to be kind. If we are struggling, let us do the hard things and work on ourselves so that we can truly feel joy, love, and kindness. </p> Morning routine, live well, self-care, stress relief, happiness, clarity, focus, productivity, calm, health, wellness, mom health, energy, enough, self-love, growth, courage, discomfort, purpose, dreams, self-development, perspective, happiness, confidence, quiet, intention, intentional living, daily intentions, control, pause, slowing down, God, faith, hope, mind health, boundaries Let us get honest with ourselves and decide if we are truly feeling joy and happiness, and if it is easy, or hard, to be kind. If we are struggling, let us do the hard things and work on ourselves so that we can truly feel joy, love, and kindness.

]]> Let us get honest with ourselves and decide if we are truly feeling joy and happiness, and if it is easy, or hard, to be kind. If we are struggling, let us do the hard things and work on ourselves so that we can truly feel joy, love, and kindness.

]]> Episode 105: Who do you want to be today? https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/105 61f9632c-dd42-4706-addf-d8fbfb52d6fc Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo Every day we get to choose how we are going to approach the day. 15:02 no <p>You get to choose who you are every morning. Do you look for whats good in your day today, or are you going to find all that is wrong and complain? This is a choice that we should remind ourselves every single day before we start the day. When we are intentional, we can choose to be the person that looks for the good and shares it. </p> Morning routine, live well, self-care, stress relief, happiness, clarity, focus, productivity, calm, health, wellness, mom health, energy, enough, self-love, growth, courage, discomfort, purpose, dreams, self-development, perspective, happiness, confidence, quiet, intention, intentional living, daily intentions, control, pause, slowing down, God, faith, hope, mind health, boundaries You get to choose who you are every morning. Do you look for whats good in your day today, or are you going to find all that is wrong and complain? This is a choice that we should remind ourselves every single day before we start the day. When we are intentional, we can choose to be the person that looks for the good and shares it.

]]> You get to choose who you are every morning. Do you look for whats good in your day today, or are you going to find all that is wrong and complain? This is a choice that we should remind ourselves every single day before we start the day. When we are intentional, we can choose to be the person that looks for the good and shares it.

]]> Episode 104: You Matter https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/104 c7a1006a-421a-4b5f-bbae-41943ad5fe75 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo This is a short bit of encouragement to remind you that you matter. 8:13 no <p>We don’t always have someone that reminds us of this. I want to remind you, and let you know that you matter always, no matter what, to God. </p> Morning routine, live well, self-care, stress relief, happiness, clarity, focus, productivity, calm, health, wellness, mom health, energy, enough, self-love, growth, courage, discomfort, purpose, dreams, self-development, perspective, happiness, confidence, quiet, intention, intentional living, daily intentions, control, pause, slowing down, God, faith, hope, mind health, boundaries We don’t always have someone that reminds us of this. I want to remind you, and let you know that you matter always, no matter what, to God.

]]> We don’t always have someone that reminds us of this. I want to remind you, and let you know that you matter always, no matter what, to God.

]]> Episode 29: What Can We Control Right Now? https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/29 56f0e15a-16ad-4e05-b117-6af75f424818 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo In this uncertain time, we have to understand what we can actually control. Self-care and protecting your energy are important right now. 15:45 no <p>We have to accept our current situation, and accept what is in our control right now. We have to choose to protect your energy, take care of ourselves, lower our expectations, get closer to God, and be kind to each other. This can be a stressful time if you choose to let it take over. Choose to find the good, create a calmer environment, and help your tribe get through this. This will pass. Let us be better on the other side. </p> <p>Honestly, I believe we have to take this time and get closer to God, closer to each other and slow down. Choose to use this time for good. It is possible. </p> Morning routine, hope, self-care, stress relief, happiness, clarity, focus, productivity, calm, health, wellness, mom health, energy, enough, self-love, growth, courage, discomfort, purpose, dreams, self-development, perspective, happiness, confidence, resilience, faith, acceptance, understanding, homeschooling, connection, support, grace, humor We have to accept our current situation, and accept what is in our control right now. We have to choose to protect your energy, take care of ourselves, lower our expectations, get closer to God, and be kind to each other. This can be a stressful time if you choose to let it take over. Choose to find the good, create a calmer environment, and help your tribe get through this. This will pass. Let us be better on the other side.

Honestly, I believe we have to take this time and get closer to God, closer to each other and slow down. Choose to use this time for good. It is possible.

]]> We have to accept our current situation, and accept what is in our control right now. We have to choose to protect your energy, take care of ourselves, lower our expectations, get closer to God, and be kind to each other. This can be a stressful time if you choose to let it take over. Choose to find the good, create a calmer environment, and help your tribe get through this. This will pass. Let us be better on the other side.

Honestly, I believe we have to take this time and get closer to God, closer to each other and slow down. Choose to use this time for good. It is possible.

]]> Episode 28: Homeschooling Tips https://healthyvibes.fireside.fm/28 5f4ccdbb-6ef0-4bc7-b2b5-913d99d55c4b Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Kelley Ranaudo full Kelley Ranaudo Join for a conversation about what I have learned over the years. Even though our current situation is different than choosing to homeschool, I am sharing some tips that might be helpful. 26:30 no <p>I must say that choosing to homeschool your kids, and working remotely, is very different than what is going on now. So, yes, I know it is different, but I still am hoping that some things I have learned over the years might help.</p> <p>I am not claiming to be an expert, and you also don’t have to agree with my beliefs for any of these tips to help you. I have been walking a different path for awhile, and I love it….but it’s not for everyone. But for now, we are all in this together, and I am praying and rooting for you to come out of this better than you can even imagine.</p> <p>Honestly, I believe the most important part of all of this, is how we grow as people, parents, families, and christians. </p> <p>Resource: <a href="https://kelleyranaudo.com/connection-over-expectation/" rel="nofollow noopener">Connection over Expectation</a> </p> Morning routine, self-care, stress relief, happiness, clarity, focus, productivity, calm, health, wellness, mom health, energy, enough, self-love, growth, courage, discomfort, purpose, dreams, self-development, perspective, happiness, confidence, resilience, faith, acceptance, understanding, homeschooling, connection, support, grace, humor I must say that choosing to homeschool your kids, and working remotely, is very different than what is going on now. So, yes, I know it is different, but I still am hoping that some things I have learned over the years might help.

I am not claiming to be an expert, and you also don’t have to agree with my beliefs for any of these tips to help you. I have been walking a different path for awhile, and I love it….but it’s not for everyone. But for now, we are all in this together, and I am praying and rooting for you to come out of this better than you can even imagine.

Honestly, I believe the most important part of all of this, is how we grow as people, parents, families, and christians.

Resource: Connection over Expectation

]]> I must say that choosing to homeschool your kids, and working remotely, is very different than what is going on now. So, yes, I know it is different, but I still am hoping that some things I have learned over the years might help.

I am not claiming to be an expert, and you also don’t have to agree with my beliefs for any of these tips to help you. I have been walking a different path for awhile, and I love it….but it’s not for everyone. But for now, we are all in this together, and I am praying and rooting for you to come out of this better than you can even imagine.

Honestly, I believe the most important part of all of this, is how we grow as people, parents, families, and christians.

Resource: Connection over Expectation

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