Operation Be: The Podcast
You have a picture in your head of what your life can BE for a reason, and sometimes balancing it all does feel impossible. Join your host Jamie Thurber as she takes you along her continued journey of intentionally creating a grounded lifestyle. She visits topics including learning that rest is actually NOT lazy, growing your business in a way that doesn’t take over your life, creating relationships that are supportive, reducing chaos overall, embracing sustainable habits, and more. Jamie Thurber, Expert Operations Manager & Productivity Queen turned Mindset, Business, and Lifestyle Coach, spent years focused on what she could DO to design her life on her terms. Through challenging personal experiences, mindset & habit shifts, and a whole-body health transformation, she has spent the last few years accepting that BEING present in her life is actually more important than all of the things she was doing.
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I want to have a hard conversation about being stuck in messes.
If the mess you are experiencing is related to depression or your chronic illness…you are NOT alone.
The hardest thing to do when you are in this space is to ask for help. Often those around us are ready and willing…they just don’t know what we need. It’s okay to let life happen. It’s okay to sit in it without feeling shame. It’s okay to recognize that this is part of humanity, and that all messes aren’t so easily cleaned up by you alone.
Learning how to give yourself grace with your healing is not simple, but it can be done. It takes a lot of deep breaths, a lot of pauses, and a lot more self awareness to recognize when you need to give yourself a minute…or 100.
I hope you enjoy the show!
*Mentioned in this show - The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I want to share more about how moving slower can actually work in your favor…
I recently spent time with one of my best friends just “being” together, quietly in my home, with zero activities planned. Can we say GAME CHANGER?! In a weekend filled with “nothing” on the schedule, we accomplished SO much…from meaningful life conversations and mindset work, to closing deals with clients and more.
You see, I used to think that when my doctor told me that I “shouldn’t need a break from my life”, it was a load of crap! I was taught like everyone else, that being a busy-bee was the only way to be successful…buy why? What I have since learned is that we should be working towards finding the freedom that comes from creating harmony between work and our personal life needs. Taking the leap of faith to trust that we actually get MORE from doing less…it’s uncomfortable & scary at first, but it is so worth it!
I hope you enjoy the show!
*Mentioned in this show - Operation Be: The Podcast, Episode 8: Do vs. Be
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/operation-be-the-podcast/id1486644715?i=1000684998025
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Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I HAVE to share with you the one speech that changed my life…forever.
It was the incredible words of Gary Vaynerchuk that set me on a path of real discovery. He talked about the practice of giving ourselves awareness. I know, when I first heard that I was con-fused. How in the world is that possible?
What I learned from him though, was more important than I imagined…
Having conscious knowledge of ourselves, our internal motives, and how it fits into our well-being is SO crucial to really thriving. I got so invested in this process that I even went as far as using data tracking apps & accessories (like the Oura Ring) to really “get to know myself” on a deeper level. I learned a lot, including how to recognize when it is the right time to utilize those tools, and when to change course and put that on hold. That is where we find the ability to “gift” ourselves the deep awareness we need.
I hope you enjoy the show!
*Get the AskGaryVee book here!
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*Also mentioned, the awesome Oura Ring & the Bearable Tracking App:
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*Snag one of my shirts here:
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I want to talk about the #1 mindset shift that I believe we all have to make at some point in our lives. It’s called choosing your hard…
We can either choose to work hard getting healthy and living, or we can trudge through the hard days of being unhealthy for the rest of our lives. The truth is we’ve all been so programmed to be on autopilot when it comes to listening to our doctors, etc. that we have lost the ability to really be in touch with our minds and bodies enough to ask more questions and advocate for ourselves.
What I’ve learned is that we get to choose how we spend our physical energy each day. We can live in a mindset of sacrificing for temporary goals, or we can invest in real change that lasts. It will always come down to mind over matter…always. We have to listen to our gut, literally and figuratively, and do what we know is best for our personal health in the long run.
I hope you enjoy the show!
*Mentioned in this episode, this is my awesome Chiropractor:
https://www.facebook.com/jason.hamed.7
*Also mentioned, Dandy Blend Tea & 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand:
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https://www.solawave.co/products/radiant-renewal-skincare-wand-lightboost-set
*Previous blog post, The Ripple Effect:
https://jamiethurber.com/?s=Ripple
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I want to really get into the differences between DOING and BEING. This critical conversation is what led me to take a very long break from the show, and ultimately launch the new season.
While I am a self-proclaimed “Productivity Queen”, I also recognize that it is in part what led to a pivotal shift in my life when my chronic health issues reached crisis level. Don’t get me wrong…being hyperproductive and getting massive amounts of sh*t done are absolutely necessary during different chapters of life, but it’s the way we are doing it that is so wrong. Leaning into urgency, others’ expectations, pressure, anxiety, and a scarcity mindset is one surefire way to get yourself into a tailspin.
Through my own healing journey and fundamental “break” from that detrimental routine, I have realized that it IS okay to bet on me. I have found that trusting myself leads me into abundance, motivating myself leads me to more productivity, and having the courage to slow down leads me to feeling all the grace & gratitude that I desperately needed.
I hope you enjoy the show!
*Mentioned in this episode, my coaching program:
www.IntentionalLivingwithJamie.com
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I am going to talk about the importance of our basic human needs. I want to discuss the uncomfortable part of this topic, which is the fact that it IS okay to make your own needs more important than those of others, and that we should all stop pretending that we don’t matter most.
So often, especially for women, we are taught from a young age to take care of others. Think about it…most young girls will have their first job as a babysitter or caregiver, so from the start we are encouraged to diminish our own needs in an attempt to prioritize others.
I have learned through some pretty tough personal experience, that the longer we ignore our simple basic human needs like sleep, nutrition, hydration, and human connection, the more we risk our health in the long run. It really comes down to the ability for us to recognize our body’s cues, and understand when we really need to focus on “us” more, and less on others. Through my own journey of self awareness, I have come to truly believe that getting there is not hopeless…even if I have moments that feel that way.
I hope you enjoy the show!
*Mentioned in this episode:
www.wildessence.org
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Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this short and sweet mini-show, I wanted to take a few minutes to remind you of a couple important things about heading into the New Year.
It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of holidays, and even in the mental battles surrounding resolutions and change. Well friends, I have a slightly different viewpoint on what that should look like.
I have learned that this slower season can be incredibly useful for things like planning, daydreaming, and even some deep inward reflection. I know that it is a time for our bodies to slow down and “hibernate” a bit to get in touch with what really matters. Don’t worry, the part where we need to take action is coming soon enough with Spring, but for now WHO we are & HOW we are matters more.
I wish you a VERY Happy New Year & I can’t wait to share 2025 with you!
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Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I am sharing my insights on what it means to really “do your best”. For years I thought it meant I had to keep my life in overdrive all the time, and while it felt productive, it was actually sinking my ship faster than I knew.
Having awareness about your bandwidth is probably one of the most important skills that we need to thrive. It IS okay if you are just not feeling “it” today, and you need to reschedule, or postpone, or move things around a bit. I have come to really love my new found practice of adjusting on the fly. By doing this I can actually let things that should be easy, be easy.
I have found that winning actually means not giving up, and that freedom to me means creating time for my life AND fulfilling my passions. It is okay to shift your perspectives along the way to define what that means for you, but the importance of building a strong foundation to lean on is truly key.
I hope you enjoy the show!
*Check out the book “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” here:
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I am going straight to the hard conversation around the loneliness that comes with healing. I want to honor the commitments I’ve made to myself to be honest and vulnerable, even if it’s difficult.
I know you’ve heard the saying “are you filling your cup?” Well, I have thoughts about that. I have experienced years of attempting to fill my cup and recharge my battery in segments of time, only to find that it was actually impossible to do it this way. I had to completely reset the way that I balanced the intense energy exchange that was happening with others, as well as the online world. In order to fully honor my vision AND listen to my body, it took extreme measures…and I’m talking the “turning-off-all-notifications-permanently” type of extreme.
What I have learned is that healing can be both lonely and isolating, which is hard. But what I have also learned is that if you commit to truly recharging your battery life when the light comes on…then you can maintain the energy you need to heal.
Enjoy the show!
*Try Moment Botanical Water:
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Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Welcome back to a new episode of Operation Be: The Podcast.
In this episode, I share about the pressure cooker that is life. Trust me, there is no one better at a drill sergeant persona than yours truly, but to be honest it’s exhausting.
I learned at a young age to push through all of the red flags my body was waving at me, all in the name of perseverance…but hear me when I say that I completely trashed my health in the process. I chose to prepare for events and even interactions with others so far in advance, that the intense pressure would send my body into full-blown panic.
I know now that I can honor the parts of me that are the productive, in-charge, CEO-minded person, and allow space to manage my emotions so that I don’t lose control of my body again. I refuse to continue to add unnecessary pressure to my life, and I have decided not to compromise on that again.
I look forward to sharing this show with you, and I hope it helps you to grasp onto the things that really matter in the day-to-day, and let go of the things that don’t. Enjoy the show!
*Check out my Integrity Matters shirt here
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