Great Big YES: Recent Episodes
Great Big YES!
Encouraging and inspiring stories from people who have said YES! to living with passion and purpose!
Lee Midlane is the owner of IT Central out of Scotland! She is passionate about helping business owners overcome their tech difficulties! She is also launching a Video Production Academy to help you create videos to use for your business! We've heard videos are all the rage but where do we start? Lee and her team are here to help!
I'm beyond excited to have Jeff, my husband, with me on the podcast! It's our first week as empty nesters and we are reminiscing and processing here. Jeff has lots of good little dad sayings and bits of wisdom to share. There is something for everyone here! Listen in and laugh with us. It's all going to be okay.
This world is heavy. A lot of us are feeling confused, divided, chaotic, misunderstood, angry, isolated. We need rest. On this episode, I share one of my favorite definitions/explanations of "rest", written by David Whyte. What is rest? How can we get it? It's so much more than a bubble bath. We are talking about SOUL rest here. Listen in and get some.
You say you want to succeed in business but do you really? Many of us have limiting thoughts about business. We have bad feelings about money and success. Is this you? Listen in and reframe those thoughts. It's time for a new belief! God is doing a new thing. Do you not perceive it?
So many people hear sales and think, "Yuck!" but I want to help you reframe that thought. Sales doesn't have to be cheesy or sleazy. It should never be those things! It's actually a lot of fun when you love what you are selling! Consider this the shot of energy you need to embrace marketing and sales so you can start growing your business today!
Are you limiting yourself? Have you set boundaries on your business that are based on fear? Do you hold yourself back and make excuses? It's time to throw caution to the wind and jump in headlong! Say YES to yourself! Inspiration and encouragement to break out of the box you've put yourself in! Anything is possible if you allow yourself to step outside of your comfort zone!
On this episode, Sue talks about moving from fear to freedom in our personal lives and in our businesses. What does it look like to live free? Are you holding back and hiding? Are you trying to stay safe and avoid rejection? How can you embrace who you are and stand strong in your own identity and calling? It's time to get off the pool chair, to get off the bank of the river, to stop hesitating and say YES! GET IN THE WATER!
Sue chats with Jonnie Goodmanson, the founder of Live Free Trainings! As a massage therapist and yoga teacher trainer with 20 years experience in teaching anatomy and physiology, Jonnie is passionate about understanding our physical connection to our spirituality. She wants to help you live an integrated life, body, mind and soul. She offers anatomy trainings, Christ centered yoga classes, online Bible studies and an 8 week, "Body Intelligence" program. Listen in and be inspired!
Sleep is job #1! Train your baby to sleep & give a gift that lasts a lifetime! Sue chats with Davis Ehrler, founder of The 3 Day Sleep Solution! We talk about sleep training and parent education which means we also talk about anxiety and addiction and circadian rhythms and getting uncomfortable and brain food and healthy habits and so much more! This episode is full of good information for all of us! It will inspire you and educate you and make you think!
Sue chats with Ann Taylor McNiece, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Soul Grit Resources. Ann has a private therapy practice and teaches other therapists how to incorporate their Christian faith into their practice! She has just launched her own podcast which addresses many questions all of us have about therapy. Can Christians go to therapy? How can therapy help me? What is EMDR? We talk about all of this and so much more!
Sue chats with Cynthia Newton, yoga therapist and founder of Yoga in 3D! Cynthia has a wealth of knowledge and shares her wisdom and experience with us on this episode. She uses her life experience and her yoga education to help you find healing in your body, mind and soul! Through yoga, functional movement, mindful relaxation and breath work she will walk with you as you awaken and allow the body, mind and spirit to transform from within.
I always have so much fun talking to Erin Scheu! She has taught me about health, fitness, nutrition and so much more! She is a certified health coach and fitness instructor and the founder of New Way Fitness. Her passion is to help you prioritize your health so you have more energy, confidence, and joy in your life! Sounds awesome right? Listen in to learn more!
Sue chats with Karen Stacy, author and founder of Little Bird Press! She wrote, "Seeing Christmas", a beautiful book that you will love and want to give to everyone on your Christmas list! Karen is passionate about inspiring people to see, experience and practice the fruits of the spirit! You will love this conversation!
Megan Huff is my guest on this episode and she is the founder of Breathe, Flow, Grow. Breathe.Flow.Grow yoga is all things yoga, meditation, and mindfulness for families and individuals. She is passionate about helping kids and giving them tools to handle anxiety or whatever challenges come up in their lives, with breath, movement and mindfulness. She leads us through an exercise that is so helpful for kids and parents!
It has been a tough year. Just breathing fresh air has seemed like a radical act for some. It's time to get up, get out, and breathe. Listen in for some inspiration and encouragement to ground down into the earth and rise up with an open heart and open palms. You can connect with your source. All you have to do is breathe. Inhale and exhale a fresh start.
It's time to say YES to you! No more hiding. No more pretending. No more believing lies. What is in the way of you living an abundant, joyful life? Join me in May for Mental Health Awareness month as we uncover and overcome limiting thoughts that may be holding us back! It's YOUR time!
We are in a battle right now. For our thoughts. For our minds. It's time to take back our thoughts, fight the lies and base our future on Truth!
Is your schedule filled up with a bunch of stuff you don't want to do anymore? What can you quit? When you think of quitting, what comes up for you? Do you think you "have" to do certain things? This podcast episode is about recognizing what no longer serves you and saying NO to that thing so you can make room for your Great Big YES! Find freedom today!
There is no power in pretending! The magic happens when you are 100% yourself. If you want to build a business and a life you love, Be More YOU! Many of us have built up a lot of layers and we will need to shed them in order to get back to our true self, to our original design. It's time! The world needs your unique gifts and voice! Let's have fun being ourselves! What brings you joy? What brings you energy? Do more of that!
The way to more success is not to figure how to get everyone to like you. The way to more success is to be more you and the right people will come along with you. It's time to get vertical - connect with God - ask Him where to go and get moving. He will take care of your audience, your buyers, your clients. You just be you. Be more you. Be completely you. Be entirely yourself. That's your power.
In order to get what we want, we have to know what we want. Ask yourself, "What do I want?" And then take it one step further and imagine yourself after you get that thing you want. Are you more joyful? Do you have more freedom? How do you feel? Take time today to dream about what you want and don't yet think about how you will get it. This is the vision stage. What is your vision for the future? What do you want?
How do you define success? Thomas Merton said, "Many people spend their whole lives climbing the ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall." Is that you? What wall is your ladder leaning on? What are your values? What really matters to you? Let's talk about success! Don't listen to the world, what is YOUR definition of success for YOU?
Katie is a good friend and an amazing coach! She is the founder of Be New: Coaching for Leadership and Life. Katie has written and taught leadership development curriculum for 10 years! We talk about what may be keeping women stuck, internally and externally, and how to move past those things and take action in your own life! Katie is full of wisdom and encouragement! I know this conversation will inspire you!
Sue chats with Sharon Bolt, the founder of getfreepublicitytoday.com. She shares her experience running a dog training company, what she learned through that and how it led her to start a publicity company! Sharon gives us tips we can use to get publicity for our own businesses! Tune in to be learn and be encouraged and inspired to take action!
Funny, lively, real talk discussion on "How to have common sense in a world that's gone mad!" Four friends talking about life these days - Where has common sense gone? The importance of asking questions! The need for everyone to accept personal responsibility! It's time for some real talk! If you find yourself saying, "Wait...What?" about the news of the day, then you will love this conversation!
Sue chats with Dawn Sadler, a Christian Productivity Coach. They tackle the question, "is Ambition a dirty word?" and describe what it means to feel "Holy discontent". This is a rich conversation that explores what it means to be obedient to God and the hunger we feel to see God's hand in our work which is our offering. What is our heart posture? How will we serve and have a greater impact? So much good stuff in here! Enjoy!
Sue talks with Venus Monique! Venus is an actor and the star of the show, "Vindication". She is the founder of Personal Powerhouse which offers online courses for young women to learn life skills. She also founded the Sisterhood which is a membership group for young women to learn and grow and share in authentic community. Venus shares how all this came about and what God has taught her through all of it! I can't wait for you to hear from Venus!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It can be exciting and overwhelming when you think about launching and growing your own business. Sue understands this from her own experience! She has come up with 5 questions to help you focus and to bring clarity to your work. This will help you take inspired action!
Only 2 more weeks left in the year! Before we can get to a list of goals for the new year, let's spend some time looking back. We are going to make a list of all of your accomplishments! Let's celebrate all of the times you said "YES!" and proved what an amazing person you are! Listen in for the why and the how. Sue will explain the importance of recognizing our wins. This will help you set the foundation so you can move forward with confidence!
GET UNSTUCK! Many entrepreneurs get stuck because they don't know how to move forward with their marketing. They have no idea where to start! On this episode, Sue walks you through a SIMPLE 5 step plan to launch your marketing! You can do this! Action will bring clarity. Listen in so you can take action today!
Join Sue as she chats with Jamie Dandar McKinney, the author of "Speak Up Sister! The Professional Woman's Guide to Confidence and Success". Jamie is full of wisdom and great advice for women based on her years of experience in male dominated industries! This is a fun conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to use your voice!
Let's be honest. We all have a lot of great ideas that never come to fruition because we don't plan them and make them happen. The first step to making something happen is to set a date. Write it down. Commit. On this episode, Sue challenges you to set a date for what you want to accomplish in 2020. Just start with one thing. And then, she shares what questions you can ask yourself to help you move forward. It's a coaching session that helps with your business and your personal life!
If we are not grateful, we are not paying attention. There is so much to be grateful for, even in 2020. Even when things don't go our way. How can we practice gratitude? Stay present. Pay attention. Be aware. Listen in for encouragement as we enter into the holiday season of a very unpredictable year!
On this episode, Sue interviews Rebekah Lind. Rebekah is the author of "A Precious Life: A Pregnancy Journal to Nurture the Spirit and Soul of You and Your Unborn Child". She talks about writing and what it's like to pursue your dream while raising young kids. She explains what prompted her to write this book and how God has met her in the process. If you have a dream you want to pursue, Rebekah's story of saying, "YES!" will inspire you!
You don't want to miss this! Felisa Jack is a survivor of domestic violence and author of "Pursued: A Testimony of God's Relentless Love". She shares her story and her strong faith in this conversation. She has started a facebook group for other survivors and has created a line of inspiring t-shirts too! Listen in and then find all of the links to reach her in the show notes at greatbigyes.com.
Gratitude. It's the gateway to joy. It's November and an election year. Let's start the week and month giving thanks for all the good stuff. Let's thank God and each other. Open eyes. Open hearts. Open hands. While we can't control everything that happens outside of us, we can control our thoughts about it. We have to get our minds right. If we focus on what's right and give thanks, we can find peace in any circumstance. I believe in us and US.
Have you ever thought about writing a book? Are you wondering how to start? Do you want to learn more about how to get published? On this episode, Tracy Fagan shares her entrepreneurial story. She is the founder of Kingdom Publishing! We get to hear how she started and what she has learned along the way AND we get to learn more about writing and publishing a book!
It's never crowded on the extra mile, right? Do you know? Have you been there? Or are you a line walker? Do you do the minimum amount you need to and then wonder why your business, your relationships and your life aren't thriving? Learn to go more than half way. This episode is encouragement for you to hold yourself, other people, your business, and your life in high regard and go the extra mile! Tune in and be inspired!
We decide things every day. Where we are now is because of the decisions we have made in the past. But there is one decision that is the biggest decision of all...we must DECIDE to take ownership of our lives. This means we can no longer blame or complain. If you are feeling like you have no control, that's a lie. You can create a life you love. First decide to do it and then get to work. This decision changes everything! Listen in for motivation and inspiration from Sue to decide to take ownership of your life today!
We have all learned many lessons in our life. What are the most important, lasting ones for you? When you are feeling shaky, where do you turn to get your feet on solid ground? On this episode, we take time to remember the people who were there for us, solid, steadfast, wise. We think about all the influences in our lives, all the things that make us strong. And then we ask, "How can I share what I know with others?" How can you offer wisdom and peace in this age of confusion?
Have you heard of the enneagram? On this episode, Sue talks to Jen Higgins, a personality coach and the "Enneagram Ninja" about how the enneagram can help us understand ourselves and others better. This comes in handy for us as we strive to create a business and a life we love! If you are an enneagram aficionado or even if you are new to the whole idea, you don't want to miss this episode!
Are you launching a dream? Are you saying "Yes" to your vision? Have you committed to a new path in your life? If so, you've probably already met some resistance. We all come up against it. This can come in many forms, especially in our own thoughts and habits! We have to be able to let go of anything that no longer serves our bigger vision, anything in the way of us getting to the outcome we desire. This is tough! But not impossible. Listen in as Sue gives examples of resistance and ideas to overcome it!
In this episode, Sue talks about mindset shifts. From thinking there was one right way to be a perfect mom (ummm...duh) to being offended by someone calling her "ma'am"(she moved from Chicago to Texas and this ma'am thing was a shock at first), she has had to adapt her way of thinking and grow as she goes! Her new mantra is "Be Adaptable" and "Learn as you go. Expand what you know." She's currently making up a cheer with that rhyme.
On this episode, Sue chats with Layne Bruner of Wellthy Soul. Both Sue and Layne are in Austin, Texas, love fitness and are passionate about the businesses they've created! They discover several other things they have in common in this conversation, including a strong faith that keeps them grounded. Layne started Wellthy Soul as a side hustle but now it is a thriving business keeping her busy full time. Listen in to hear more about how she turned an idea that come to her on a mountaintop into her life's work, allowing her to serve others and create a business and life she loves!
Your limiting thoughts are in the way. The reason you aren't launching your business isn't because of tech issues or lack of knowledge about Instagram or needing a prettier logo. Those are excuses. The truth is you are not moving forward is because your thoughts are holding you back. It's time to take every thought captive and take ownership of your life. If you are ready to live on purpose and build a business and a life you love, you will need to start with your thoughts! Let's do this!
This episode is so much fun! And incredibly inspiring! Sue chats with the women of the "Take Up Your Mat" podcast! They answer the question, "How do you stay sane these days?" with wisdom, humor and authenticity. These women come to this conversation as they approach their lives, armed with the Word of God, trusting and full of hope. Listen in and be encouraged by Mia Neuenhoff, Kelsey Zahn Melton, Kimberly Mervyn, Pam Milner, Wendy Landin, Kerry Tomberlin and Jen Froning.
We are still in the middle of a pandemic. Covid is not gone. School is supposed to start and there is much discussion on if it should be online or in person. Different communities are coming up with solutions that work for them. In the midst of the chaos and uncertainty, there is one thing we know for sure. God is still sovereign. Could it be that God is inviting us to see this time as a reset? A time to go to God with our needs and connect with Him again? On this episode, Sue shares scripture and encouragement to seek God in times of uncertainty and to trust Him with our kids, teachers, administrators, school employees, coaches, families and communities. Pray for our schools, our communities, our nation!
Are you feeling super bugged right now? Annoyed? Blah? Distracted? You are not alone! Even if we know all about Jesus and yoga and life coaching and personal empowerment, these are tough times!!! We can't just pretend everything is okay and brush it all under the rug! On this episode, Sue invites you to say YES to all of you. Everything you are feeling. No pretending allowed. Say what you want to say! Be free!
Celebrating 100 episodes today! I've asked members of Team YES to share, "What saying YES means to them"! AND I get to catch up with my very first podcast guest! I share my journey to 100 episodes, how it all started and what I've learned along the way! Listen in and be inspired and encouraged to keep saying YES!
When you are speaking to your clients, through social media or emails or in your sales copy, are you using your real, authentic voice? Or are you faking it? Role playing? Are you super formal and weird and then wondering why no one is responding? Hmmm...could be that you are not being you. And that can get really awkward. Ask yourself, if you were your client, would you want to follow you, listen to you, buy from you? Uh oh. Maybe you are feeling convicted. It's okay! Better to realize it now than later! Listen in for some encouragement!
What thoughts are holding you back? Sue goes over some common limiting thoughts that entrepreneurs struggle with. Do any of these sound familiar to you? Listen in for some ways to take those thoughts captive and turn them around. You can set boundaries and take ownership of your own life today! Your thoughts are not the boss of you!
Are your thoughts keeping you stuck? Are you believing lies? Have you ever thought, "This is too hard" or "This is overwhelming" or "I can't start until I have more time or get more money"? Have you ever thought, "I'm not ready"? On this episode Sue talks about some common limiting thoughts and how to overcome them. Listen in and be inspired to START TODAY! Launch your dream business or passion project!
When you say "YES" to launching and growing a business, you say "YES" to launching and growing another level of YOU. When you come up against fear, overwhelm, and confusion in your business, you can work through it. This deep work will unleash the most authentic version of you and your business and personal life will explode with opportunity and abundance. Sue shares the Success Path she has created for her clients including mindset and marketing coaching and action steps. You are being invited to level up your entire life. Are you ready?
Sue interviews Kathy and Noble Gibbens, the founders of EQ for Entrepreneurs! After 20+ years of being in business, they were all too familiar with the entrepreneur’s 'emotional rollercoaster'! It wasn't until they learned about this thing called Emotional Intelligence (EQ) that they were finally able to get off the rollercoaster, and get the freedom they needed to move forward. Listen in as they share their story and give us all some strategies so we can experience our own breakthrough! You don't want to miss this conversation!
Have you struggled with marketing for your business? Is it a challenge for you to figure out who your ideal client is? Do you know what your client wants? On this episode, Sue talks about how to define your ideal client. And she goes deeper. She encourages you to think about your client's external need and their internal need. What does your client really, really want? Listen in to learn more so you can serve your client better and grow your business!
Are you waiting for permission? Do you have a business you dream of launching or a message you are ready to share? Do you know your purpose but you feel reluctant to take the first step? Are you like a horse at the gate just waiting for someone to give you permission to go for it? Sue talks about the way we struggle to move forward, the things that keep us stuck like fear and perfectionism, and she gives us all permission to say YES to our own dreams! It's time for you to step out in faith. Say YES!
Have you ever wondered if you should use Facebook Ads for your business? On this episode, Sue interviews Andrea Palten. Andrea is a business coach and marketing guide with 18 years of experience in marketing! In this conversation, she shares her expertise with us about Facebook Ads! If you are curious about Facebook Ads or if you need advice about where to begin, this episode is for you!
Sue asks, "What will your legacy be?" and challenges you to take ownership of your life and live with intention. Who in your life is influenced by you? What is your impact on them? How can you bless your family, your staff, your customers? It's time to build your legacy. Start today.
Are you stuck in limiting thoughts? Are you at a standstill in your business or your life because you think you are too old or not fit enough or you need more education or the tech stuff all has to be in place? It's time to get out of your own way! It's time to experiment and take chances! That's how you learn! On this episode Sue talks about limiting beliefs and encourages you to get going! Take action steps to move forward! It's not that deep. Just try stuff.
Do you have questions about Linked In!? We have answers! Ash Kennedy is on the podcast to share her expertise about Linked In. If you are wondering if you should be on there to market your business, the answer is a great big YES! Tune in to find out how to use Linked In to grow your business!
Sue chats with Alli McAuley, the owner of Do Well Websites! Alli shares tips for entrepreneurs who are building a brand and a website! She directs us on where to begin and shares what will make you stand out. There is a lot to consider and Alli helps clarify to get you out of that overwhelmed state of not knowing where to start! She even touches on fun topics like color psychology and typography and the messages they send! Listen in and gain the tools to build your standout brand!
Sue shares what she learned through Yoga Training that has helped her be a better life coach. Many of you are multi passionate entrepreneurs and you may have taken lots of trainings, tried several careers, or followed various paths. Sue explains how it all counts! Nothing is wasted! Looking back, you will see the common threads! Your life is not random. Your experience, knowledge, and wisdom will all be used. Keep going and trust that you are gaining skills and insights that are exactly what you need for now and for later! All of it is preparation for your purpose!
Stop everything and listen to this now! Freedom is on the other side! If you know anything about The Work of Byron Katie, you will want to listen and for those of you who are just being introduced, you're in for a treat! On this podcast, Heidi Gedlaman, a facilitator for The Work, lets us listen in on a session with Davis Ehrler. Grab your notebook and pen. This is a game changer!
Calling all visionaries! Do you have an idea you are ready to pursue? Do you want to start a business? Is it time to launch your passion project? Do you have an idea for a ministry? I know many of you do! And the world needs you to share your offering! But How do you get from the vision stage to the launching stage? Tune in to find out! You are ready! It's time! Let's do this!
We can't control our circumstances. This is obvious now that we are in week gazillion (it feels like) of social (physical) distancing. However, we can control our character. Character is the mental and moral qualities distinctive to a person. So, you can control your mental and moral state. You can DECIDE what to think and believe and act on. You are empowered. Yes, even now. Today. Listen in and take back your power by taking every thought captive. You've got this!
On this episode, Sue chats with Wendy Landin, author of "You are My Beloved, Discovering the Grace in Identity and Original Design." This an inspiring devotional that will bless you as you read God's Word and read Wendy's voice of encouragement and wisdom. There has never been a more opportune time to seek, hear and discover the depths of love that are available for each of us. We discuss Wendy's process, how the book came to fruition and what she has learned along the way! Enjoy this life giving conversation!
We are in week two of social distancing because of the Coronavirus. There are a lot of things we are unsure of but we can choose what to focus on. On this podcast, Sue walks us through an exercise to focus on Preparation, Possibility, Pivoting and Providing. All of our lives have been preparing us for this moment, we can look and find possibility in this crisis and we can pivot to provide what others need. Ask yourself how you have been prepared and what you can provide. It's time to think in new ways. You are part of the solution!
We have a choice in this uncertain time to reject fear and panic. We have the opportunity to choose curiosity, to go deep within ourselves and ask what true contentment means to us. We are being invited to step outside of our comfort zone and recognize that what we thought we needed, we may not need after all. We get to choose hope, to practice faith, to find peace. This is our wake up call. Arise.
On this episode, Sue invites us to listen in on a Facebook live she is hosting for her private membership group, Team Yes. The topic is planning ahead so you are not rushed, finding your focus for your business this week and making a plan to create forward momentum in your life and in your work! Listen in for tips on how to get rid of distractions and create a plan for you to create at your highest level!
Sue shares the three pillars of Great Big YES! They are Foundation, Focus and Flow. Before we do anything, we have to make sure we have a solid foundation. This is where our faith come in. We can be strong and courageous because we know we are beloved. We know we are worthy. The Focus part is all about the coaching - mindset, scheduling, time management, overcoming fear, taking every thought captive, finding clarity. And Flow is when those two things come together. You are in the flow and living with passion and purpose. Listen in to hear more! If you love this and want to engage in deeper conversation around these subjects, head over to greatbigyes.com and subscribe!
Sue talks about our thoughts and how to take them captive to stay away from "doom and gloom" thinking. Future forecasting can lead to fear and anxiety and we can end up stuck! Taking action brings clarity! Listen in and be inspired to take action in your own business and life!
Woah!@!! Get ready for this mind blowing episode! Did you know you can change your life by changing your thoughts? YOU CAN!!! Listen in to hear about a coaching tool that is 100% transformative! You can start coaching yourself today! Take ownership of your life NOW!
Do you have trouble focusing and getting tasks done for work? Do you find yourself distracted by your phone? Listen in as I give you 5 tips to help you start to focus now. I am convinced that your ability to focus will be your superpower. It will be the thing that sets you apart and allows you to grow a successful business! We live in a noisy world but we can choose to focus and meet and exceed our business and personal goals! You've got this!
Have you ever felt like it was time to move on but you are afraid to say Good-bye? This can happen in our personal and professional lives. Sometimes we don't allow ourselves to move forward because of the investment we have made in a person or a business or education. We know we no longer want that thing but we hesitate to let it go because of the investment we made. Listen in and learn why it's important to cut the cord and say YES! to your future!
Many people think they have to wait until they are confident before they can take action. BUT NO! On this podcast, Sue will explain why you must take action to grow your confidence! You must commit to the DOING and then as you keep promises to yourself by taking action, you will build confidence. Tune in and find out how to take action today! Learn, grow and get moving toward making your dreams come true!
Sue explains the 1% change idea. How to make 1% positive changes every day that will lead to major transformation in your life, your relationships, your health and your business! You don't have to hurry. Make changes that last. Tune in and hear how to put this concept into action!
On this episode, Sue chats with Doran Richards! Doran's love and passion is helping women see that all phases and cycles of womanhood are blessings to us, God’s way. She has created resources and tools to help women embrace how our Creator has fearfully & wonderfully made their bodies. She is a Certified Professional Midwife serving women and their families through maternity, birth, and postpartum. She also is the author of a curriculum for girls titled Maidens by His Design. She is a speaker and has been to several international locations where she has used her gifts and passion for holistic women’s health. She is also a Shepherd for the Northeast Region for Holy Yoga Instructors. Her yoga training includes: Trauma, Pre/Post Natal, and Yin. She holds a Masters in her yoga certifications.--
On this episode, Sue chats with Regina Sather. Regina is the creator of "The Widowed Mama's Holiday Survival Kit", an online course to help widows survive the holiday season. She is a widow and has walked through grief and healing and rebuilding after losing her husband from injuries sustained in Iraq. She is a coach, consultant and online teacher with a heart for serving, "the single, divorced, and widowed mama". If you are a widow, or know someone who is, please share this episode with them! Registration for online course is open now. Links to register for course are posted on greatbigyes.com.
I'm excited to share this conversation with you! On this episode, Sue chats with Tara Royer Steele of Royer's Pie Haven in Round Top, Texas! We talk about Jesus, Pie and Coffee! Tara has a new book coming out and she is hosting retreats and get togethers, camps and workshops, offering soul restoration, community and encouragement! Grab your coffee and tune in to hear about all the exciting things she has going on!
You do not want to miss this! Sue chats with Melissa Aguillard. Melissa shares her experience with Breast Implant Illness. She tells her story to help other women find hope and healing. She takes us from when she started feeling symptoms and her discovery of a support network and learning more information to getting her implants out and starting her healing journey. This is life changing information! Share with your friends. All the links she mentions as well as a list of Breast Implant Symptoms can be found in the show notes on greatbigyes.com.
I'm so excited to share this conversation with Christina Mroz! We talk about intimacy and movement (how are they related?). Christina is also passionate about helping people thrive in marriage and not just survive in marriage! Christina is a yoga teacher and a yoga teacher trainer. She is full of wisdom and practical advice for physical, emotional, relational and spiritual well being. You will love this episode. Enjoy!
I'm excited to bring you this podcast episode! I'm chatting with my friend Dee Kasberger, the founder of Lovely Little Cards! She has said a Great Big YES! to sharing her creative passions with us! Listen in to hear her story as she talks about starting her company called Red Letter Words, 11 years ago and how that has led to her new venture of designing cards! To kick things off in style, she is offering a 20% discount to listeners if you order your cards before November 15! Enjoy!
I'm excited to bring you this conversation with Katie Humphress! She is the founder of Lane of Roses, which is a non-profit for women to discover their God given purpose! She is also an artist who does charcoal portraits and oil paintings! You will love to hear her inspiration for her art! She is also the author of the book, "Fake IDs". She shares her story of faith here, like many of us, she was living a performance driven existence before having a sit down with God and allowing Him to truly transform her life. Listen in and be inspired and encouraged!
Are you considering hiring a professional photographer for your business? Are you working on your branding? If so, listen in as Sue talks to Jenna Lester, a personal brand photographer in Austin, TX. Jenna shares tips and ideas for people who may be considering hiring a professional photographer for their business. This is a great conversation for people who are just starting their business or those who might need a "refresh" or are "rebranding". Who doesn't want some beautiful new photos for their website and social media!?
This one is about self care. Sue tells her story of suffering from anxiety attacks and addresses how our bodies send us signals. This is encouragement to know you have everything you need and your body is your friend. Make sure to take care of it! Sue also invites you to her NEW online coaching group where she will go deeper into the subjects she introduces on the podcast! If you want coaching and community and accountability and curated resources, you want to be a part of this group! Join in 2019 and become a FOUNDING MEMBER!
On this podcast, Sue has her friends joining her for an honest look at friendship and parenting. They are reminiscing about 20 years of friendship and sharing some of what they've learned -there is no way to share it all on one podcast! :). Lots of collective wisdom here to offer hope and encouragement to moms in all seasons of raising kids!
This is a game changer! Listen in as Sue shares 10 Things God says about You! For those of you feeling unworthy or questioning if you are good enough to follow your dreams and pursue your passions, this is for you! These truths are taken right out of Scripture and Sue provides a PDF with a list that includes the Scripture addresses in her accompanying blog post at greatbigyes.com. Listen in and be encouraged. OWN your identity and your worthiness. This is the spark that will light a fire within you. How can you not follow your dreams when you know who you are? The world needs what you've got! You are worthy!
Sue cries a few times in this one! In this heartfelt love letter to her listeners, Sue shares ideas about Identity and Empowerment. She invites you to accept this moment, now, today as your "Fork in the Road" moment. She offers encouragement for those of you starting a business or pursuing a passion project! You have all you need. You are worthy. You are ready. Make a choice today to make your life your own!
Many women are starting a new thing, a new business, a new creative endeavor, maybe that's you! Are you having a hard time asking people to pay you for your work? Are you selling yourself short? On this podcast episode, Sue explores what holds us back from asking for money. Do we believe we deserve to get paid for our work? Do we recognize the value we are adding? Do we deem ourselves worthy?
Sometimes "No" is the kindest answer. Sometimes we have to say "No" in order to make room for our Great Big YES! Sue talks about the challenges that come up when we need to say no to an opportunity. What comes up internally for you? Do you feel guilty? Are you a people pleaser? Is your ego in the way? Listen in and learn when to say "No". Free up space in your mind, heart and schedule so you can say "YES" to the life you were designed to live!
Get ready to take some notes and change your life! On this episode, Sue Bidstrup, teaches you how to NOT fly off the rails if your teenage or adult child calls you with some bad news or a big challenge or a confusing conflict or huge decision looming and the drama is overwhelming. When they are spinning out of control, How can you stay calm and help guide them to make solid, wise decisions? P.S. This isn't just for you to teach your kids, it's for YOU too. Take these tools and use them! Gain clarity, feel calm, make intelligent decisions with NO DRAMA! AND teach your kids to do the same!
It's just Sue this time in this short and sweet reminder that you can choose your thoughts and you can change your life! A little life coaching for you to get you started! Be inspired to do the work of taking every thought captive. Recognize patterns and get unstuck! You've got this!
I'm so excited to introduce you to Amy Hoyte! She is a dear friend and the founder of Beautifully Made Adventures. Beautifully Made Adventures is an invitation for others to step into adventure, while at the same time finding presence with The Lord. Amy is an adventurer in her original design! She has found the combination of outdoor adventure and contemplative silence to be a healing and restorative practice and she loves sharing it with others! On this podcast, we are blessed to have her share a meditation with us. Enjoy!
I'm excited to share this conversation with you! Caroline Bortle shares her story of her previous struggles with addiction, anxiety and depression and how God met her in all of her challenges and turned her life around. You will be inspired!
Caroline is the energetic face behind EWTN’s ChurchPOP, and as the Digital Content Coordinator she spreads their message of faith across social media. Caroline is also the creator of Be Still by Caroline, an Etsy shop and Instagram community. She currently lives in Denver with her notorious cat, DaVinci. Caroline enjoys spending time with family, learning about her favorite saints, and creating beautiful things.
I'm thrilled to share this conversation with you! Grab your coffee and sit down for a chat with us. Or maybe take us on a walk with you. We will help you get in all your steps today! :) We talk about so many good things here!
Valli Gideons is a military bride who writes about raising kids with hearing loss, military life, and other things from the heart.
With a degree in journalism, her work is found on her website, MyBattleCall.com. She is also a regular contributor on Today Show, Her View From Home, The Mighty, Military Spouse Magazine, among other places around the web. Enjoy!
Kirstin shares her story of how athletics helped shape her life. She started running at 6 years old and still runs today. She now coaches track and cross country. She has a degree in nutrition from Cornell and plans to teach. She shares her story of her struggle with an eating disorder, injuries from overexercising and the importance of her relationship with God. We talk about sports, competition, and the pressure kids are under these days in athletics. She offers advice for teens who may be struggling. Lots of good stuff here for parents too! Enjoy! (Visit greatbigyes.com for show notes where I include a resource for anyone struggling with an eating disorder)
Have you ever heard of "gray area drinking"? Have you ever been "sober curious"? These are some of the topics we discuss on this episode of the podcast. Saralyn has been alcohol free for a year. She did not have a rock bottom moment, she was not forced to get sober, she just realized alcohol was no longer serving her. She made a choice that has changed her life for the better. Listen in as she tells us the whole story of how she broke free from "gray area drinking" and decided to live an alcohol free life. You will love Saralyn and her journey will inspire you!
This conversation will uplift you and inspire you to dream big! Invite your friends along, build community, widen the circle! Jennifer Howard is the creator and leader of the Holy Beautiful Ministry. She and several other women writers share hope and encouragement with their growing community every day. Find out how it started and hear about their first book which is out now and the second book that is in the works! You will love this conversation!
Tricia Hunt is a Health Coach and founder of Tricia's Wellness Tribe! She is passionate about educating, supporting and encouraging people to reach their health and wellness goals! We talk about how to create healthy habits and set attainable goals. We also talk about entrepreneurship and what it's like to start your own business. Listen in and hear from a health coach who says you don't have to give up beer!
You will love this conversation! Did you know cleaning out your closet can lead to spiritual transformation? It's true!! I'm chatting with Shira Gill! Shira merges principles of minimalism with life coaching, home organization, and interior styling. Her mission is to inspire people to clarify their core values so they can clear mental and physical clutter, create space for what they truly care about, and live their best lives. Since founding her business, Shira has transformed hundreds of homes, helping her clients reclaim their living spaces, redefine their personal style, and redesign the way they live. Shira’s first-of-its-kind Virtual Closet Makeover Program launched in 2018, enabling women from around the globe to overhaul their spaces and transform their lives. Shira’s work has been featured in Real Simple Magazine, Parents Magazine, C Magazine, Sunset Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Apartment Therapy, My Domaine, Who What Wear, and many more.
I'm Back with a new podcast episode! I'm so excited about this next YES! of mine! Listen in as a I share what's next for me and for you! Let's say YES! together to living a life of passion and purpose!
Hi Everyone! It's Sue just popping in with an update! I haven't recorded an episode in a long time so I wanted to say hello and share what's up in my world! Listen in for some encouragement!
I love this conversation with Amy Bruce! She is an artist, a yogi, a mom, a wife and a believer! She shares her journey of creativity and the twists and turns that have brought her to this day. She is a contributor at Illustrated Faith and has created tutorials to help others learn how to Bible Journal. Amy is living out God's calling on her life to use the gifts she has been given to share God's Word with others! Listen in to hear her story!
Kelly Johnson is the author of, "Being Brave: A 40-Day Journey to the Life God Dreams for You" You will love this conversation! We talk about what it means to be brave and resilient. Kelly will inspire you to find your courage and take bold steps with confidence!
I know you love tacos! (Doesn't everyone?) And I'm sure you love cute graphic tees too! I can't wait for you to meet Julie Carson, the founder of tacosandtees.com. For all of you that have a dream you are hoping to bring to life, you will love her story!
I'm excited to have Jamie Ivey as a guest! She is the host of the "Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey" podcast. She shares her story of how she started in podcasting and what it has been like to balance work and family. We talk about her dream guest on her show and her friends she likes to call "dream defenders". Listen in to hear her story and learn about her first book that is coming out soon!
Nicole Edelstein is the founder of cupcakes4acure.com which raises money for pediatric cancer and nicolemacaron.com which supports Alex's Lemonade Stand. She started combining her gift of baking with her passion for giving when she was a freshman in college. She currently lives and works and bakes in New York City. Listen in as she shares her story!
Hi Y'all...it's just me, Sue, on this one. I wanted to share with you what the Lord has been doing in my life. I was questioning if I should continue with the podcast and if so, what will that look like? I explain it all here...complete with my own story of reckoning with the Lord. Listen in to find out the state of the podcast. And why.
Caroline Williams is the founder of Caroline Williams Yoga, a popular destination on You Tube for people who are searching for Christian Yoga. Caroline is getting ready to start filming a video series designed to share the fundamentals of yoga with people and encourage beginners to enter in to this life giving practice. Listen in as she shares what she has learned about following your dreams, trusting God and creating a life you love!
Amber Newberry is the founder of beautifulandbeloved.com. On this podcast, she explains what it means to be a "wounded healer". Through her own story of redemption and healing, she is helping other women heal from hurts, claim their worthiness and find freedom. She is a transparent truth teller in her writing and her speaking. You will love Amber and her heart for helping women heal. Listen in to hear her story!
I can't wait for you to meet Jane! She is an amazing artist and she is the creator of "Painterly Living Workshops" where women learn to see the truth God speaks into their lives. She says her art really took off from her yoga mat! We talk about all of that and she shares her experience with fostering and adopting her children. She is a blessing and you will love her! Listen in and then head over to my website for info on how to check out her art!
I'm so excited for you to meet Amia Freeman! She is the founder of inneractivefitclub.net and @inneractivefit on Instagram. She is awesome!! We talk about so many interesting, important things including faith and fitness and family and church and Scripture. She courageously shares her faith journey. She is authentic and honest and inspiring. You will love her! Enjoy!
Meet my friend Susan Shull, otherwise known as A Vintage Farmwife. She comes from many generations of farmers and she loves the country life. She was a homemaker and then a teacher and now she is creating a life she loves by following her passions and believing God always has more for her and all of us! She teaches yoga and is an essential oil enthusiast and a writer and so much more! You will find encouragement and inspiration in our conversation! Enjoy!
Kara Osborne is the founder of Wellness Witness.com where she coaches others on their wellness journeys and invites people into authentic community. She gives pep talks and offers real tools for living a healthy, balanced life. Kara loves Jesus and believes she is designed to encourage. (I believe it too!) She is a wife, mother, and cancer survivor who has said YES! to God's call on her life to be a "Body on Mission." Listen in - you will be inspired and you will love Kara!
It's just me, Sue. Chatting about how the podcast was started and what I've learned along the way. I'm so grateful for everyone who has shared their story on the podcast on all the people who have listened in! I hope you will tune in!
This was such a fun podcast to record! We are literally gathered around a table! The voices you will hear are the founders of The Gathering Table, Melissa and Mark Aguillard and Jeff and Cheryl Moehling. They build beautiful tables that you will absolutely want for your home AND for every table ordered, they give a table to one of their local outreach partner organizations here in Austin. I was so excited to hear about their business and how they are giving back. Their tag line is, "Buy One. Unite Many" which I LOVE. It's fun to get the inside scoop on how a new venture begins...to get the "why" and meet the people who say, "YES!" to putting their dreams in motion. Listen in and order your table!
Brandy Lidbeck is the author of The Gift of Second: Healing from the Impact of Suicide. The Gift of Second is for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. It is a place for anyone suffering from this tremendous loss to find hope, encouragement, understanding, and community. If you have experienced a suicide in your world, you will want to hear Brandy's story and read this book. The Gift of Second was designed so people further along in their healing can encourage those just beginning. It is the gift of going second, behind others who have been where you stand today. I'm so grateful to Brandy for being on the podcast and for the book and the online community she has created.
You will be fascinated by Greg Hoyte's story. He shares his journey from his childhood in Guyana, South America to Brooklyn, New York. He moved to New York when he was 14 years old after his parents worked in the US for years to earn enough money for the kids to join them. Initially excited and feeling like a dream came true, he found himself caught up in the violence of the Brooklyn streets as a teenager, filled with fear and rage and thinking there was no way out. But God showed up and provided a way. Looking back Greg can see that God never left him. This is a story of family, immigration, violence, fear, grace and hope. This is an American story.
Homeless. No other word better describes our modern-day suffering. It reveals one of our deepest and most painful conditions—not having a sense of belonging. However, Alan Graham, founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes and Community First! Village, is improving the quality of life for a vast number of people by sharing his personal story of becoming more human through humanizing others. In Welcome Homeless, Graham delves deep into what it means to be connected to God, the earth, and each other. In doing so, he shows us the home we’ve all longed for but never had. Listen in as Alan shares his story with us!
Oh this is such an important topic! Listen in as Tina Harris talks about her husband's addiction to pornography and how it has affected their marriage. This is a story of redemption and hope and healing! If you are battling this addiction or you know someone who is, you are not alone! There is hope! I'm so grateful for Tina and her husband and their willingness to share their story! Book information can be found on greatbigyes.com
Meet my friend Carrie Strachan. She is an amazing mother of four beautiful children. Her son, Matthew, is 20 years old and he has Down Syndrome. Listen in as Carrie shares her story of parenting a child with special needs. This is a story of love and joy and faith and family! Carrie is a wise and thoughtful mother and friend. This is for every parent -Listen in and be blessed!
I'm excited to introduce you to Grace Miller. She is a military spouse and she has created a website for military spouses, www.spousehood.com. It will have inspiration and encouragement for military spouses as well as articles and lifestyle tips. Listen in to hear her story! And share with your friends in the military! Thank you all for your service!
Julie Crawford is the owner of Vintage Soul, an adorable boutique in Dripping Springs, Texas! I had so much fun talking to her about living out her passion for all things vintage. She also carries cute clothes and beautiful jewelry in a darling building in the heart of town. Listen in and hear the joy in her voice as she shares her story of following her dream! If you are in central Texas, head over there and fall in the love with her and her store!
So grateful to Josh Phillips for sharing his story! Josh is married to Rachel Phillips who was on the last great big yes podcast (#16) sharing her experience with anxiety. Josh tells us what it's like to be married to a woman who suffers from anxiety, how it affects the relationship and how God has helped him learn and grow through their 16 years of marriage. Listen in! You don't want to miss his side of the story!
Meet my friend Rachel Phillips! She is bravely telling her story of anxiety and how it has gripped her since she was a young girl. She does a beautiful job of taking us with her on her journey and then takes some time to answer my questions. We touch on marriage and family and how anxiety plays out in real life. We discuss the church and the shame that sometimes accompanies anxiety. This is a triumphant story filled with truth and hope, redemption and joy!
Lauren Flake is a wife, mother and author of, "Where Did My Sweet Grandma Go?" She wrote the book for her children after her mother passed away from early onset Alzheimer's disease. Lauren has a heart to help other "daughters of dementia" and has started a community to do just that. She blogs over at www.loveofdixie.com and is also responsible for raising money to benefit central Texas causes through #TexasStrong merchandise that she created! Listen in to hear her story!
Chidimma Ozor is also known as the TYPEAhippie. She has so many amazing things happening including a blog, a podcast, Aroma Compassion Therapy. She is a leader and teacher with regards to essential oils and how to use them in yoga and recovery! There is so much good stuff here friends! Listen in and then head over to greatbigyes.com to get the links to learn more!
Terri Ingraham is the founder of beLydia which is a non-profit created as a modern woman's response to the Gospel. beLydia hosts events to raise awareness and money to support organizations that are working to end human trafficking. Listen in to hear Terri's story of how the idea of beLydia came to her in a dream and how God has led her every step of the way!
Carissa Bradford is the founder of The Adamo Group. On this podcast, I am on location with her in the Adamo Nail Bar trailer in Austin, TX. The trailer is beautiful and on this podcast you will hear the story of its restoration! Through Adamo, Carissa will be training survivors of human trafficking in the trade of manicuring and then helping them to find jobs in the community. I can't wait for you to hear her amazing story!
Allison LaBianca is the International Missions Director for Holy Yoga. Currently, her home base is in Los Angeles but you will find her traveling around the world connecting with people of other cultures. Her heart is to experience the greatness of God by engaging in the diversity of all of God's people, and offer avenues of healing to survivors of trauma. Listen in to hear her amazing story!
Avery Harris has opened a food truck called SAvery Grilled Cheese in Austin. She tells the story of how her heart broke for victims of slavery and she decided to do something about it. 10% of profits from the truck go to organizations that work to end slavery and human trafficking. That's what we call, "Grill Cheesin' for a reason"! Listen in to learn more about Avery and her mission.
My conversation with my friend, Danette, about addiction and recovery. I'm so grateful for the way she shares her journey with honesty and transparency. Listen in to hear her story of courage and faith and recovery. If you suffer from addiction, there is hope and you are not alone. Be encouraged and inspired by this warrior and her beautiful, brave spirit!
I'm so excited to share my conversation with Jessie Drogosz! She is the founder of Sa Voix which is an organization in Haiti that helps young women find their voice through the arts. Jessie is an artist, a teacher, and also an extremely talented photographer! You can contact her and find her work at jessicaeileenphoto.com. Listen in for some honest talk about life and faith and growth and trust.
My talk with Tasha Wahl, the founder of: Butterfly Effect Be The Change. We talk about Art and service and finding our calling. We also talk about family, parenting, faith, church and Richard Rohr- so much good stuff! Tasha is filled with wisdom and kindness. Listen in for encouragement and inspiration and then join the movement! www.butterflyeffectbethechange.com
I'm talking with Alisa Keeton, the founder of Revelation Wellness, a faith and fitness ministry. The mission of Revelation Wellness is to help educate and inspire people to live healthy and whole lives in Christ. Listen in and be inspired by Alisa's enthusiasm and love for God and for people!
My conversation with my friend, Sunny Reed, the Founder of Restore of Lake Travis. She is answering the call to gather people together to raise money to support ministries that fight to end human trafficking around the world.
On this podcast I'm chatting with Brooke Boon, the founder of Holy Yoga. Holy Yoga is a ministry created to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga. Brooke shares her vision for the 10 year old ministry as well as discussing where God is leading her today. We talk about prayer and grace and yoga!
New jingle and intro! And more vision for the podcast...stories about transformation in health and wellness and healing.
Davis Ehrler is the founder of The 3 Day Sleep Solution and Postpartum Doula. Since 2002 Davis has been assisting parents, doctors, and teachers in the areas of sleep, lactation, postpartum support, nursery/bedroom design, discipline, and nutrition for ages 6 weeks to 6 years old.
The goal for the 3 Day Sleep Solution is to teach the importance of sleep and healthy habits that will continue to support physical, intellectual and emotional development throughout life.
You can find all of Davis's contact information at www.greatbigyes.com