by Thea Larsen
The truth of the matter is there’s nothing you’re missing. There’s no hack, strategy, system or secret that you just haven’t figured out. There’s only the dynamic process of discovering what matters for you and what doesn’t, what works for you and what doesn’t. I certainly don’t have it all figured out yet! And, that’s what this podcast is all about. Welcome to Cowgirls Over Coffee with Thea Larsen! The podcast where I take you along on my mission to encourage and equip women with that cowgirl grit and determination to finally quit winging it, and learn to savor life at the intersection of home and ambition. Tune in each week for conversations with not only myself, but also roundtable discussions with my friends, and even an expert or two, as we navigate the messy, mundane and magic of every day cultivating thriving homes and businesses from the ranch, farm, kitchen table or cab of the truck. This is an experiment in embracing the process, sampling systems, and nurturing self, all while simply refusing to settle for less than we know we can achieve - for ourselves, our families, our communities and our businesses. We’ll cover topics like planning, organization, rural lifestyle, motherhood, wellbeing, homemaking, dream chasing and entrepreneurship. Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss a convo! Websites: www.cowgirlsovercoffe Facebook: @cowgirlsovercoffee Instagram: @cowgirlsovercoffee and @thea.does.the.things
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April 21, 2025
<p><strong>Ep 71: When You Know What to Do—But You’re Not Doing It: A Real Talk on Discipline, Capacity & Follow-Through</strong></p><p>Why is it that even when we know what we should do … when we have the plans, the goals, and even the desire, that we still don’t follow through? In this honest conversation, Thea Larsen sits down with her good friend and wellness expert Kelly Altschwager of Western Workouts to unpack the layers behind discipline, consistency, and what actually holds women back in the messy middle of growth, ambition, and identity.</p><p>This episode is for the woman who’s already doing the work, but still feels stuck. Who’s exhausted by the cycle of overthinking, overcommitting, and under-recovering. Who wants to move forward, but just can’t seem to start. If you’re navigating fatigue, lack of follow-through, and the tension between what you want to do and what you actually have capacity to do… this one’s for you.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Why discipline often isn’t the starting point (and what comes before it).</li><li>How capacity, nervous system regulation, and sleep hygiene affect your ability to follow through.</li><li>What it really means to be consistent, and why you need rest as much as you need action.</li><li>Why it’s not self-sabotage, but often self-protection (and how to tell the difference).</li><li>The problem with waiting for motivation, and how to build momentum by starting smaller.</li><li>The difference between physical exhaustion and emotional depletion, and why it even matters.</li><li>Why personal planning systems need to be customized, flexible, and rooted in self-awareness.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Perfect for you if:</strong></p><ul><li>You're feeling overwhelmed by competing roles (motherhood, business, marriage, friendship).</li><li>You’re craving structure but feel depleted, overstimulated, or burnt out.</li><li>You’re tired of generic wellness advice and need something that actually fits your life.</li><li>You want strategic, sustainable tools for habit-building, wellness, and productivity, that won’t end in burnout.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Learn more about<a href="https://www.westernworkouts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Western Workouts</a></li><li>Explore our full library of planning tools, frameworks, and member resources at<a href="https://www.cowgirlsovercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> cowgirlsovercoffee.com</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Let’s Keep the Conversation Going</strong></p><p>Take a screenshot of this episode and tag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlsovercoffee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cowgirlsovercoffee</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/western_workouts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@westernworkouts </a>with your biggest takeaway or breakthrough. Share what part of your process you're reevaluating, or what you've learned from failing forward. We grow stronger through the conversations where we learn from each other! </p><p>***</p><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag <a href="https://cowgirls-over-coffee.captivate.fm/instagram" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CowgirlsOverCoffee</a>, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going!</p><p></p><p>Resources & Links:</p><ul><li>Learn more about <a href="https://cowgirls-over-coffee.captivate.fm/learn-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership Community</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Connect with Thea and the community:</p><ul><li>Follow on Instagram <a...
April 14, 2025
<p><strong>Ep 70: From Nose to Tail: How Meghan Gates Turned Beef into a Business (and a Bestseller)</strong></p><p>What does it really take to write, design, publish, and sell your own cookbook … while raising babies, running a ranch, and building a business from scratch?</p><p>In this conversation, Thea Larsen sits down with her longtime friend and fellow ranch wife Meghan Gates to talk about the journey behind Foundations of Beef, the cookbook that went from idea to full-scale hardcover bestseller. From learning to cook with what you have to navigating the chaos of self-publishing, this episode pulls back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes grit, strategy, and heart it takes to build something from the ground up.</p><p>Meghan shares the origin story of her book, born out of real-life questions from direct-to-consumer beef customers, and how she created a practical, rural-rooted cookbook that teaches confidence in the kitchen. Together, they unpack the value of whole-animal cooking, the skills every home cook should master, and the beauty of doing things before you're fully ready.</p><p>This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered what to do with a chuck roast, felt intimidated by organ meats, or needed a reminder that building something meaningful often starts in the middle of the mess.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Hear In This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The backstory behind Foundations of Beef and how a free soup cookbook helped build Meghan’s email list.</li><li>Why beef shares are growing in popularity, and how to help customers feel confident using every cut.</li><li>What it really looks like to self-publish (and sell) a cookbook as a ranch wife with young kids.</li><li>The core kitchen skills Meghan believes every cook should master.</li><li>Real talk on recipe testing, meal planning, and cooking with a rigid palate.</li><li>Why sometimes the best business ideas come from answering the same question over and over again.</li><li>How entrepreneurial women are creating ecosystems of income that align with their lifestyle and values</li><li><br></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Connect with Meghan Gates:</strong></p><p>Follow her on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meghanlynngates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @meghanlynngates</a></p><p>Grab the Foundations of Beef cookbook (hardcover or digital):<a href="https://www.goodhandle.net/shop/foundations-of-beef-hardcover-presale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> goodhandle.net</a>. On pre-sale now for just $29.85.</p><p><strong>Loved this episode?</strong></p><p>If this episode made you think differently about food, business, or what’s possible from your kitchen table, share it with a friend, screenshot it, or tag @cowgirlsovercoffee and @meghanlynngates on Instagram. Your feedback fuels this movement. Let’s keep the conversation going!</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cowgirlsovercoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership</a> – Your space for planning, productivity, and resilience-building, with the community to back you up.</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlsovercoffee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Thea on Instagram</a> – More behind-the-scenes conversations and strategies for balancing ambition with daily life.</li></ul><br/><p>***</p><p>If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag <a href="https://cowgirls-over-coffee.captivate.fm/instagram" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CowgirlsOverCoffee</a>, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going!</p><p></p><p>Resources & Links:</p><ul><li>Learn more about <a href="https://cowgirls-over-coffee.captivate.fm/learn-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cowgirls
April 7, 2025
<p><strong>⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of cyberstalking, grooming, legal system failure, and trauma - particularly involving minors. Listener discretion is advised, especially around children.</strong></p><p>In this powerful and courageous episode, Thea Larsen and Lana Wilkes sit down with Cathy Holman, also known as Prairie Wife, to unpack a reality that one rural family was quietly living through: cyberstalking, grooming, online harassment, and a justice system that doesn’t show up for our children.</p><p>Together, they open the door to a deeply personal and brutally honest conversation about what happens when women refuse to stay silent. Cathy shares how her family was targeted, the legal and emotional battles that followed, and why she’s speaking up now, not just for her kids, but for every family.</p><h3>In this episode:</h3><ul><li>What it’s like to face harassment in a tight-knit, rural community.</li><li>The legal gaps in stalking and child protection laws and how they’re failing families.</li><li>The emotional toll of advocacy and the personal cost of courage.</li><li>Why silence and image-protection often enable predators.</li><li>What it looks like to advocate for systemic change while raising children and running a household.</li></ul><br/><p>Whether you're a mother, a teacher, a friend, or a woman trying to raise kids in a digital world, you need to hear this.</p><h3>Links:</h3><p>Following are the links to the timelines and victim impact statements Cathy mentions in our conversation.</p><ul><li><a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/stalking-case-timeline-gillian-holman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Case Timeline: Gillian Holman</a></li><li><a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/stalking-case-timeline-preston-sorensen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Case Timeline: Preston Sorenson</a></li><li><a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/victim-impact-statement-gillian-holman-march-19-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victim Impact Statement: Gillian Holman</a></li><li><a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/victim-impact-statement-preston-sorensen-march-19-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victim Impact Statement: Preston Sorenson</a></li><li><a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/victim-impact-statement-cathy-holman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victim Impact Statement: Cathy Holman</a></li><li><a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/victim-impact-statement-brandi-sorensen-march-19-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victim Impact Statement: Brandi Sorensen</a></li><li><a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/victim-impact-statement-dan-holman-march-19-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victim Impact Statement: Dan Homan</a></li><li><a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/victim-impact-statement-ryan-sorensen-march-19-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victim Impact Statement: Ryan Sorensen</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><h3>You can follow developments in the case and the media coverage as Cathy and Brandi are working to bring awareness to the need law changes by following Cathy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrairieWife" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook at Prairie Wife</a> or on her <a href="https://prairiewifeinheels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blog at Prairie Wife In Heels.</a></h3><p><br></p><p>If this episode sparked questions, reflections, or fire in your gut … don’t keep it to yourself. Tag @cowgirlsovercoffee on Instagram with your takeaways or questions. This isn’t a one-and-done conversation. We’re committed to keeping the spotlight on this issue, supporting needed changes, and creating a space where conversation leads to action.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support helps more women like you discover strategies for ambition, balance, and...
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