Let Her Truth Be Told: Recent Episodes
Kirsten
Inspiring short stories of tragedies and triumphs, women share in ways that lead us to have the courage to break up with fear.
Kirsten and Ashtyn are joined by Katie Weldon to explore how we can break up with fear.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- What part of your story do you want to share that will cause people to listen in and want to break up with fear?
- How within the last 3 months, Katie moved to Florida from Mass - start of her rebirth
- How her mom passed away several months ago, but how she's able to support her in a different way than when she was on earth
- How the passing of her mom and a whirlwind of circumstances led to her getting off antidepressants
- What's the difference between intuition and ego?
- What would happen if each of us evaluated our choices and asked, “Is this helping me to be the best version of me?”
- How starting Coach Katie helped develop a mindfulness mindset
- How taking a moment to align ourselves is a way forward through anxiety / depression
- How showing real emotions to our kids is okay - it’s okay to be sad
- How meaning only comes from what we assign it to
- “Depression is created in the past, anxiety is created in the future”
- How making specific lists of diverse things that bring you joy can provide healthy alternatives when you hit a low - “dopamine buttons”
- Finding specific things to be grateful for helps you find more specific things to be grateful for
Kirsten and Ashtyn are joined by Kim Martin, a.k.a. "Aunty," to explore the topic of raising adult children.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- How this podcast was born from real conversations - What does it mean to have something of value to say?
- Vulnerability based trust - We share stories to connect and know we're not alone.
- Raising & communicating with adult children - Parents are just people doing their best.
- How we transition shifting away, and then back to our parents - “Parent” to “peer.”
- How college is a buffer period - How do you navigate being an adult around your parents?
- Do you give unsolicited advice to your kids?
- How that transition may look / feel like a break up for parents
- "It’s not my fault, and it’s not my problem to fix sometimes with adult children. It’s okay to suggest, but not own."
- How can we ask questions and offer help without fixing it for them?
- How can we give adult children tools to solve their own problems?
Links:
Jeff Allen on Teenagers: https://youtu.be/cliSRTIMvts?si=RtL2_22KdAW329h2
Join Kirsten & Ashtyn as they wrap up season 1 and share some info about what to expect in season 2. And they're asking for your input!
In this episode they'll reflect on:
- Extraverts vs. intraverts
- Word of the year
- #REST
- The impact of sharing our stories
- Positive Intelligence
And they'll get us excited for season 2 including a commitment to:
- Bring more diversity into the stories
- Leaning into the unpolished, imperfect world in which we live and sharing it with you authentically
- Shorter episodes
- Keeping it fun
Season 2 will include great conversations with more amazing women sharing stories to inspire us all including topics like:
- Shifting into the unchartered waters of parenting adult children
- Divorce and infidelity
- Loss of a spouse
- Health & wellness
- Creating & driving healthy conflict
- Vulnerability based trust
- And so much more...
Welcome to Let Her Truth Be Told!
Have you ever experienced pain or heartache that resulted in learning and growth? Today Rachael shares her story of pruning - the trials she has experienced in her life that have been difficult, but has offered freedom on the other side as she learned that, when she allows it, the pruning process has brought about better things. She shares how depending on circumstances, the desire to control, and long-suffering have all factored in to the pruning process of her own life.
We hope you are encouraged by Rachael's Story and thank you for joining us for another episode!
Welcome back to Let Her Truth Be Told!
Today we invite you to listen in on Heather's story of suffering through the tragedy of great loss and how she found a path back to a joy filled life. Though this story is a little longer than others, we think you will be encouraged by what Heather has to share!
Please, let us know if this has encouraged you at all or if you have a topic in mind you would like to hear in an upcoming episode.
Welcome back to Let Her Truth Be Told!
In this episode, Kirsten is sharing a tale of 2 women. Two true stories that will highlight the inequity and imbalance that life sometimes offers. Stories that may also give us a chance to see a hidden hope.
If you have a story you'd like to share or hear, please let us know!
Welcome back to Let Her Truth Be Told!
Today we invite you to join us as Ashtyn, Kirsten, and a very special (furry) guest dig in to Ashtyn's perspective on:
- her upbringing
- a family experience with the FBI
- and her growing family
Ashtyn & Kirsten also discuss some practical tips for overcoming mental health challenges and share the things that helped them through their own experiences. We hope that you find hope through Ashtyn's story! As always, let us know if this has encouraged you at all or if you have a topic in mind you would like to hear in an upcoming episode.
Links from today's episode:
Hope and Help for your Nerves
Its All About the Tuesdays
Welcome back to Let Her Truth Be Told! Today we have part 2 of Beka's story. Beka shared with us in part 1 about her struggle with multiple pregnancy losses.
In part 2 of Beka's story she is sharing:
- Some really great ideas for loving on people who are grieving
- What her family looks like now
- and a bit about her journey with foster care
We hope these episodes of Beka's story will help you to understand what any mom who experienced loss may be going through. If you are a mom who has lost a baby, we hope this brings you hope & comfort and reminds you that you are not alone!
If this story has touched your heart in any way, please let us know so that we can pass that encouragement on to Beka!
Welcome back to Let Her Truth Be Told! In this first part of a 2 part interview, Beka shares with us her story which includes:
- multiple pregnancy losses
- the struggle to hope for those babies
- and her still-born birth experience
This is a story that has helped Beka minister to others who are hurting in a similar situation. We hope your time listening can bring healing to your heart if you have experienced pregnancy loss or understanding if you have not, so that you can love on those in your life who have!
In part 2 of Beka's story we hear some really great ideas for loving on people who are grieving, where she is at now and a bit about her journey with foster care.
Welcome back to Let Her Truth Be Told!
In this episode Kirsten, Jenni & Rachael are discussing intentional priorities. Kirsten shares with us 3 tools we can put to use which include:
- Wheel of Life
- Take a clarity break
- Have an accountabili-buddy
- Learn to say no sometimes!
This episode was inspired by your requests for topics from a recent social media post. We love getting your feedback and requests! Let us know if this resonated or was helpful to you, and tune back in for some powerful stories coming soon!
Show note links from today's episode:
- Wheel of Life
- 5 Love Languages
- Thinkful Blog
Welcome back to Let Her truth Be Told!
In today's episode, Kirsten had a chat with Jenni & Rachael about:
- hard conversations
- introverts and extroverts
- friendship
- looking at things "sunny side up" & more!
This episode was inspired by the feedback and encouraging messages that have been coming in since the podcast launched. We love getting your feedback and knowing if the conversation has resonated with you in some way. If you enjoyed this topic let us know, and tune back in for more real life conversations!
Welcome back to Let Her Truth Be Told!
Truth be told, we need a little grace as we figure out how to best record these episodes with everyday sounds occurring in the background. In today's podcast, Ashtyn is interviewing Kirsten as she shares:
- a bit of her childhood
- her faith
- about her marriage
- about her career progression
- about her experience with anxiety
- takeaways from her mental health experiences
- how instrumental her tribe is
- her core values in life
We close with an overview of Ashtyn sharing her journey with mental health and some of her life story. We appreciate all of your valuable feedback, encouraging messages, and especially messages that you have been encouraged through listening. Please continue to let us know how these topics resonate with you!
Show note links from today's episode:
- Hope and Help for Your Nerves by Claire Weekes
- Core Value Cards although there are many other versions available online!
Welcome to Let Her Truth Be Told!
In this introductory podcast, Kirsten & Ashtyn are sharing:
- who they are.
- why they started a podcast and their passion behind it.
- the core values behind the podcast and who may get the most out of listening.
- a brief overview of upcoming stories and interviews.
Thank you so much for being here! If you like what you are hearing you can subscribe to the podcast or share with someone that may benefit from hearing this message or may be looking for a little dose of hope and encouragement in their life. Let us know if you have any questions or comments, we'd be happy to cover a topic you are interested in! Feel free to leave a comment or send a message on social media. We look forward to sharing more truth with you!