Staying the course sounds inspiring until you are in the middle of it.

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to keep going when progress feels slow, results are quiet, and quitting feels tempting. This is for the entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers who are doing the work but wondering if it is actually working.

We explore the emotional side of perseverance, the science behind grit and neuroplasticity, and the difference between quitting, pivoting, and staying aligned. I share stories, research, and practical tools to help you stay grounded, focused, and committed without burning yourself out.

If you are building a business, navigating a transition, or working on becoming a stronger version of yourself, this episode will remind you why staying the course matters, and how to do it in a sustainable way.

If you are ready to grow without losing yourself in the process, this one is for you.

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In this episode of Thriving by Nature, Bethany reflects on ageism, multi-generational living, and the deep wisdom that comes from staying connected across generations.

Fresh off a presentation at the Utah Montessori Conference, Bethany shares personal stories from her classroom, her family, and her own experience living in a four-generation household. From inviting elderly guests into her classroom to growing up alongside her Swiss grandmother, she explores how relationships with elders shape patience, compassion, emotional well-being, and perspective.

This episode highlights the benefits of intergenerational connection, including research-backed reductions in anxiety and improved mental health for younger generations. Bethany invites listeners to reconsider how society treats the elderly and to reflect on what we lose when we isolate those who carry so much lived wisdom.

A heartfelt reminder that thriving doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in connection.

What if the reason children struggle to focus, regulate, and engage is the same reason adults do?

In this episode, I unpack a Montessori lesson many of us forgot, that the adult is part of the prepared environment. From nervous systems and sensory input to screens, dopamine, and modern overwhelm, we look at why engagement feels harder today and how Montessori offers a timeless framework for restoring presence, purpose, and connection.

This conversation is for educators, parents, leaders, and anyone who feels pulled in too many directions and wants to create more intentional environments for learning and life.