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blogWelcome to the Beckon Blog — your source for high frequency living. Curated by interior designer, podcaster, and blogger Jaclyn Steele Thurmond, we focus on truly clean lifestyle content, Spanish & Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and mindset elevation that transforms the way you think, feel, and live.
How to Make Your Home Reflect Your Personality
Home is where we begin and end our days, where we recharge, create memories, and dream big. And yet, with the abundance of design trends, aesthetics, and influencer inspo swirling around our feeds, creating a space that actually feels like you can be a little overwhelming.
What is Einkorn Flour & Why We're Experimenting With It
Let’s be honest. Eating healthy in today’s world can feel like a full-time job. Between scanning ingredient lists, dodging seed oils, and navigating modern wheat drama (hello, mystery bloating!), it’s easy to feel like your pantry needs its own private nutritionist.
49. Spirituality: Our Return to Church After 10 Years
In The Freq Show episode 49, Jaclyn and Sam open up about their return to church after ten years, sharing the powerful reasons behind their spiritual journey. They dive into the personal growth, connection, and transformation they experienced as they rediscovered their faith. If you’re looking for inspiration on your own spiritual path, this episode will leave you feeling motivated and empowered to explore your own spiritual journey.
48. Home: Why Design Matters - The Real Value Behind Beautiful Spaces
Interior design isn’t just about making a space look good—it’s about creating an environment that feels good. In this episode of The Freq Show Podcast, we sit down with to talk about how design impacts our mood, energy, and even the value of our homes. She shares her journey from sketching floor plans as a kid to designing spaces that inspire and uplift. If you’ve ever wondered why some spaces just feel right, this episode is for you.
Plants to Make Your Home Healthy
If you're looking to create a home that feels like a whole vibe — grounded, vibrant, beautiful, and actually good for your body — look no further than house plants. Yes, they add color, texture, and style, but did you know that the right indoor plants can also purify the air and help create a healthier home environment?
Spanish Style Homes Interior Design:
There are homes that are beautiful… and then there are Spanish-style homes, which are next-level stunning. The moment you step inside, it’s like being transported to a sun-drenched villa in Spain—warm earthy tones, exposed wooden beams, intricate wrought iron details, and a rich, inviting color palette that makes every space feel like a luxurious escape.
How To Use The Power of Belief to Transform Your Business
Unlock the power of belief and learn how it can transform your mindset, fuel your actions, and elevate your business. In this inspiring post, we break down how belief impacts your daily habits, business growth, and personal confidence—plus, Jaclyn and Sam share more in a must-listen episode of The Freq Show.
6 Healthy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and instantly knew something about them just by the way it smelled? Maybe it was warm and inviting, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla lingering in the air. Or maybe (yikes) you were hit with a musty, stale odor that made you want to hold your breath.
47. Business: Refining our Business approach after market changes and road blocks
In this episode of The Freq Show, Sam explores the ever-evolving world of business—how markets shift, industries transform, and strategies must adapt to stay ahead. Sam breaks down key insights on the state of business today, the importance of evolution in entrepreneurship, and the success strategies that keep businesses thriving through uncertainty.
If you're navigating change and looking for ways to refine your approach, this episode is packed with value.
Tune in now and calibrate your business frequency!
Benefits Of Rest: How To Avoid Burnout and Actually Feel Like Yourself Again
Feeling overwhelmed, sleep deprived, or mentally exhausted? Discover the Benefits of Rest and how to avoid burnout with simple, daily strategies. Learn how rest boosts your immune system, reduces stress, and supports your physical and mental health.
How to Vibe Check Yourself for a Better Life
Let’s be real—who doesn’t want a better life? We all do! But here’s the thing: most people don’t know where to start. They’ll try a new workout routine, switch careers, or Marie Kondo their entire house thinking this is the moment their life transforms. But if your mindset is still stuck in the same old patterns, no amount of detoxing your closet or manifesting under a full moon is going to make a difference.
Life Begins Out Of Your Comfort Zone: Why Comfort Zones Are the Enemy
Comfort zones feel safe—but they keep you stuck. This blog uncovers how to challenge your limits, embrace failure, and step into a more expansive, fulfilling life. Featuring insights from The Freq Show Podcast, this post is your invitation to break free and rise higher.
How to find your interior design style
Designing your home is one of the most exciting ways to showcase your personality, creativity, and the way you want to feel in your space. Your home is more than just a place to live—it’s an extension of you. The way you design it sets the tone for your daily life, influencing everything from your mood to your productivity. Your surroundings heavily influence your frequency.
12 Tips on How to Make Your Home Healthier
We spend a lot of time in our homes, right? On average in the United States, we spend 10 hours a day at home excluding sleep. That’s 62% of our time according to Simply Productive What is the Average Amount of Time We REALLY Spend at Home?. So it stands to reason, we want our homes to be calm, comfortable, and healthy.
46. Finance: 3 Must-Read Books to Change Your Financial Trajectory
In this episode of The Freq Show, hosts Jaclyn Steele Thurmond and Sam Thurmond break down three game-changing books that can transform your financial future. From mastering budgeting to building long-term wealth, we’re diving into the key insights that have helped countless people shift their money mindset and take control of their financial destiny.
If you’re ready to level up your finances, this episode is a must-listen!
The Frequency of Belief: What Are Your Beliefs and Why They Matter So Much
In the debut episode of The Freq Show Podcast, Jaclyn and Sam unpack why your beliefs matter so much—and how they silently shape your entire reality. Tune in to learn how to spot limiting beliefs, rewire your mindset, and upgrade your frequency to align with your highest self.
45. Personal Development: Grace for Tough times
In this episode of The Freq Show, we dive into the inevitable bumps in life—those moments that test our patience, resilience, and faith. We explore how to navigate challenges with grace, shift our perspective, and use adversity as a tool for personal growth.
Whether you're in the middle of a tough season or supporting someone who is, this episode will give you the mindset shifts and strategies to move forward with strength and self-compassion.
44. Home: Outer order, Inner calm - 5 tips for home organization
In today’s episode, Jaclyn shares her personal journey of creating a peaceful, organized home and how it directly contributes to a clearer mind and a calmer nervous system. She dives into 5 practical tips for home organization that will help you declutter, create space for clarity, and cultivate a sense of calm in your daily life. From clearing out the clutter and choosing the right containers, to building daily habits that keep your home—and mind—organized, this episode is filled with actionable advice for creating a space that truly supports your well-being. Tune in to discover how organizing your home can transform not just your environment, but your entire mindset.
43. Personal Development: 9 Reasons you need to spend time alone
In this episode, Jaclyn explores the powerful and often overlooked practice of spending time alone. She shares 9 essential reasons why solitude is crucial for maintaining a balanced and high-frequency life. From resetting your nervous system and clearing mental cobwebs, to deepening your connection with God and allowing inspiration to strike, Jaclyn highlights the many benefits of carving out solo time. She discusses how solitude provides the space to process life’s challenges, recalibrate, and reflect through journaling. Jaclyn emphasizes that taking time to simply rest, think, and do what fills you up is a vital part of nourishing your mind, body, and soul. Tune in for a conversation on why alone time is not just a luxury, but a necessary practice for growth and clarity.
42. Mindset: 4 ways to sustain your own energy
In this episode, Jaclyn reflects on the challenges of maintaining high-frequency energy amidst a busy holiday season filled with travel, family, and multiple demands. After experiencing burnout from over-committing and pushing herself to the limit, she shares her personal plan for 2025 to sustain her energy and achieve a healthier balance. Jaclyn emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, listening to her gut, and committing to activities that bring joy and alignment. She discusses the need for pre-emptively calibrating her energy through meditation, rest, and self-care, while also learning to say no to protect her well-being. This episode is a candid reflection on how to sustain high-frequency energy and prioritize personal health while balancing the demands of life and work.