Sharing Her Journey: Recent Episodes
Sharing Her Journey
Connection, when fostered in an environment that is supportive, understanding, and valued, has the ability to reach deep into our souls and change us in ways we may never have thought possible. We are Kirsten Brockner and Alexis Morgan. Our mission is to help women cultivate connection with one another. We are building a community through female voices. Each week we share our stories, triumphs and struggles on our journey to becoming the women, wives, mothers, and friends we yearn to be. We include the insights and knowledge we are discovering and learning that make our lives more meaningful. We hope our stories, and those of our guests, will encourage you to share your story with those around you. We hope to foster deeper relationships with the people we love. We are eager to share our journey with you!
Today’s episode is a very important one. Today's special guest is Ranie Evans.
Ranie Evans courageously shares her journey losing her son Branden, who died by suicide just a few short years ago. Her sister Collette Brunson also joined Kirsten for this difficult discussion. Ranie talks us through the heartache no parent ever wants to experience……
Through the darkness, she decided to create more light. She shares how she started her nonprofit organization BE TREE...Committed to raising awareness around Mental Health and creating connection through community. Ranie is dedicated to talking openly about mental health. Talking is the first step. She shares her experience freely with others. She teaches at schools, as well as brings people together for yoga, while having therapists and resources available for those in need. Ranie is doing amazing things!!
Ranie shares the story how Branden had carved into an Aspen tree the “Life and HIPS”. She later found out what it meant: “Life & Hidden in plain sight”. He was fiercely loved with a beautiful life; yet, felt hidden in plain sight.
+How can you support someone struggling?
+What can you do if you are having feelings of hopelessness?
+How can you explore the beauty of breath and being still
+How does yoga help process emotions? How has it helped Ranie?
+Where to find support?
+How does grief change you?
+What are things you can do to help those grieving
This episode is for everyone! Ranie shares so many wonderful ideas we can all do right now to help our own mental health.
KEEP GOING…..We need YOU here.
You are NOT alone. No feeling is bigger than you.
“Here I am and there I always was”
This episode is Dedicated to Branden Evans.
We would love if you could tag be_tree_foundation on instagram everytime you see a beautiful tree and are reminded of Branden's story...reminder of the ripple affects of his life and the impact he has helping others. Thank you.
________________________________________________________________ You can find BE TREE foundation on instagram HERE and facebook HERE . Please go support and give them a follow!! They are doing amazing work . Website is coming very soon! So stay tuned.... Betreefoundation.org . Mental health resources below: . 988lifeline.org call/text 988 . THE TREVOR PROJECT 1-866-488-7386 . American Foundation for suicide prevention: AFSP.ORG . Find AFSP on instagram with wonderful info and help HERE ________________________________________
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Jen is back in the house with Kirsten and they are talking about Rebuilding, On-branding, or living in alignment. They discuss how Kirsten has made some major life shifts and decisions coming into her own to be "On brand" as Jen likes to calls it. They talk through the whole design process and how both of their businesses creative process really is the same!! How can you clear all the clutter both mentally and physically in your life? How can you create the life you want? How can you shed the "shells" you have carried with you through life? Rebuilding your life after life changes can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you've experienced a significant loss, a career change, a relationship ending, or any other life events, you can build a life that is "On brand" for YOU! Everyone's journey is unique. You can build a fulfilling and meaningful life. ________________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE
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Kirsten and Kristy are back talking **Interior DESIGN** and all about how to prepare to work together!
Collaborating with an interior designer can be a rewarding experience that leads to a beautifully designed space. To make the most out of this partnership, listen in!
Here are a few examples:
Define Your Goals, Establish a Budget, Be Open to New Ideas, Create a Wishlist, Communicate Your Lifestyle, Trust the Process, and Have Fun!
By taking these steps, you'll be prepared to collaborate effectively with your interior designer, leading to a successful and enjoyable design experience.
Kristy's free Budget Guide mentioned in the episode you can find on her website HERE \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE
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Do you have a child who has recently left home for college or are you finding yourself an empty nester? This episode is for you!!
Kirsten and Jen talk all about how to let your kids leave home and spread their wings. Jen shares her experience with her two oldest leaving and Kirsten talks about her oldest making this transition as well. As usual Jen is dropping some GOLD nuggets you don't want to miss.
This phase of life comes with all the FEELS....
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As adult children leave the home and transition into independent lives, it's a significant moment for both parents and children. Here are some pieces of advice for parents during this transition:
Embrace Change, Maintain Communication, Respect Their Independence, Offer Emotional Support, Celebrate Their Achievements, Create New Traditions, Foster Your Own Interests, Maintain Healthy Boundaries, Seek Support, Focus on Your Relationship, and Stay Positive.
Instead of dwelling on the empty nest, focus on the positive aspects of this transition. Reflect on the successful upbringing you provided and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for both you and your children.
Remember that every family is unique, and this transition will unfold in its own way. By approaching it with understanding, support, and a positive attitude, you can navigate this phase while strengthening your relationships with your adult children.
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HELLO Friends! We hope you all have been enjoying your summer. We are excited to bring you some new episodes this month- We are also loving having Kristy Weyhrich as a new official design co-host. Kirsten has so much MORE fun talking interiors with a friend who gets it and also has lots of knowledge and perspective to share with you all!! So today, Kirsten and Kristy talk about different Interior Design Styles...specifically their own personal design philosophies. As a professional Interior Designer it is very important to be able to interpret and design to a clients specific tastes, style, and needs. BUT a lot of people wonder what our personal "styles" are. This episode is for you if you have ever wanted a peek into the minds of two interior designers. ______________________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE
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Kirsten is back with a guest, friend, and colleague to talk all about High Point Market! Kirsten & Kristy both own their own Interior Design Firms and thought it would be fun to share the inside scoop on their recent work trip to High Point, North Carolina. They share all the details on what exactly is High Point Market and why they invest in going each year. They also chat about "celebrity" influencers/designers that go and what Interior Design Trends they saw, and why there really is something for every "style". __________________________________ More on today's guest Kristy Weyhrich: Kristy spent the last 25 years working as a graphic designer to create great branding for businesses and now she is turning her attention to helping individuals with their personal brands — manifested in unique interiors and styling.
She also draw on her degree in art and architectural history (Bryn Mawr College), her design degree (California College of the Arts) and four years working in San Francisco-based architecture firms to create memorable and meaningful spaces for living and working.
Kristy is not all business. She has a great sense of humor, an empathetic approach and really treasures the relationships that she builds with her clients.
She grew up in Boise and I lives there with her husband Josh and menagerie of two dogs and two cats.
You can find more of Kristy HERE
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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is CLOSING this week! (June 1st) If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE to sign up now!
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We are back!! Monique (the french lady) joined Kirsten in this oh so good episode talking about the concept of slowing down. What does it mean to "Live Slowly?"
In todays world we are always told to want more, do more, be more, have more....and only then will we be happy. How can we take simple steps to slow down whatever phase of life we are in?
Monique talks about her health diagnosis that forced her to make changes in her life. She shares with us her inspiration for her instagram account called Motustardus- which means slow in Latin. She says, "Life brought me exactly what I needed".
Kirsten shares about a book she read recently that talks about this concept called 'Chasing Slow'. In it the auther says," Many of us have come to a point in life where we feel weary. We have burdened ourselves with possessions, packed social calendars, busy work schedules- loads that are far too heavy to carry-yet we grip them with clenched hands."
Maybe we need to stop trying to paddle fast enough to outswim our sadness.
Find her Instagram Motustardus HERE
Book referenced: 'Chasing Slow'- Courage to Journey off the beaten path- by Erin Loechner
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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. The cutoff date is coming fast (June 1st) If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE to sign up now! We only have 10 spots. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat.
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Today Jen and Kirsten interview a special guest!
At age 60 Kathy Holzer:
A competitive athlete turned PE teacher and coach for over 30 years- in a quest for creativity, picked up a keyboard, which led to a $2.50 watercolor set, which led to her discovering that she was an artist.
As an artist she has learned how to practice living without judgment,
Create without the fear of failure,
And the discipline of learning the technical aspects of art.
All while giving back to the community and inspiring others to do the same.
“To become human is to become visible. “
To put your art out into the world is to become highly visible.
We want to hear your takeaways from this episode.
Let us know!
You can find Kathi and her beautiful art on instagram HERE
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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!
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Monique is here again and wants to share her passion and love of her home and country with you-
We small talk "French" chat then dive into sharing all the details about the "Rediscover Yourself in France" Retreat.
We only have 10 spots open and they are filling up!
5 FULL days and 6 nights- September 19-23
We are so lucky to have Monique personally plan out all the amazing little details that only a french native would know about!! Not only is she making the plans, but she will be along with us every day. Wow.
Think Art, incredible Food, Wine, Tea-times, Castles, pictureque Villiages, Shopping, markets, Architecture, Cathedrals, & a Palace.
We are also excited to have Jen Bobodzhanov (also co-host from the Sharing Her Journey podcast) will also be there sharing all her coaching wisdom and knowledge with us! ALL included. Yes, that is right.
Not only will you be surrounded in beauty of France, you will be surrounded and get to connect with amazing women from all walks of life.
You will be surrounded in MAGIC (as Kirsten descrbes France:) both physical and mental
*Gain a new love and appeciation for the beauty of France and travel
*Time to reconnect to yourself
*Form lifelong friendships
*Open up space for that "thing" you have been yearning to bring into your life
....oh and lots of FUN and laughter too
Please reach out with any questions-
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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!
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Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE
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Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE
Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips.
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Monique is here (recording from France!) with Kirsten talking all about the importance of spending time with girlfriends and time for yourself.
When we can prioritize connecting with other women in a deep and meaningful way, we share, unwind, and can breathe deeply for a moment...taking the weight off of our chest.
Women are so often the heart of the home, pouring so much of themselves into their homes, children, significant others, work, etc. It can get heavy at times.
We need longer time blocks where we have NOTHING to take care of but ourselves. Time that we think only of ourselves. This is how we recharge and are filled back up again to give more fully and from a good place.
Why does it seem so hard for women to take the time away?
Why do we struggle to let go of our responsibilities?
The kids and family WILL survive without you and teaching your kids to be self sufficient is a good thing.
Being able to transport yourself away from your normal everday life is important for renewal....Having a moment to have your own thoughts, listen, and be quiet.
Women understand women and the loads we carry, with much compassion for each other.
Don't forget the importance of making an effort with friendships. Priorize taking time for friends!
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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!
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Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE
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Have you ever wondered what a girls trip to the French Riviera would be like?
Join us today as Monique shares about her latest vacation with her girlfriends to the Riviera. She lives just a short drive from the either coast. How would that be?!
We talk French vacations. July & August are months to avoid the Mediterranean because of all the travelers. The Irish, the Germans, the Danish, etc. all go at this time for their summer vacations.
They visited villas, gardens, terraces, a rock hill medieval village perched high(Eze), and more. They even ventured over the border to Italy for some Italian hot chocolate. (think creamy and super thick)
Tea time, shopping, flower market, and sight seeing. (The Riviera is all about the ocean views)
Vacations are important to the French...3 weeks in the summer with the family and short girls trips as often as possible...Taking time for yourself is prioritized. They are so great at "Chilling"
Monique will be here again for the next 2 episodes!
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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is finally open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE to sign up now! We are only opening this event up to 10 women. Kirsten and Jen will also be with us on the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!
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Today Gina (breakup and relationship coach) is talking with Kirsten about expectations in relationships.
Do we ALL really want to learn more about relationships? ...hehe
What expectations should we have or not have?
What enneagram types have the highest expectations?
Are expectations for men the same as women?
Setting expectations in advance is important in relationships. Then re-evaluate regularly.
Next time with Gina we will be talking about the struggles for each type
Reach out if you would like to be on our upcoming series where we interview someone from each different Enneagram type.
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Kirsten had such a great time welcoming back former guest Jessica Frew! (Episode #23!)
They talk about the massive impact she has been able to have by sharing her story on her successful podcast "Husband in Law” that she records with her husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve. On it they are share their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone.
Jessica shares with Kirsten some behind the scenes about the start of her podcast and how and why it started...they talk about how men sharing their feelings openly (along with Jessica) is not typical, but very empowering.
She now is devoted to helping people figure out the “What NOW?!” after betrayal. Jessica is a firm believer that by knowing and understanding what it is you really want in life you can BOLDly create a life you love, no matter what your circumstances.
Even if you have not been "betrayed" in the typical way by an affair, there are so many other small betrayals to heal from....even betrayal of self!
Don't miss out! (February 22) What Now Workshop Jessica's Retreat waitlist Instagram find Jessica HERE ________________________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE
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Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE
Join Kirsten and Jen as they talk about why Jen hired her first life coach....(spoiler alert: it was her mom)
They also talk about kids these days and how their inner critics are wreaking havoc in their lives and how we need to teach them to have the freedom to experience emotions. All of them.
Jen shares how to build your capacity to be able to experience negative emotions, how to practice not being offended, and how we can make positive assumptions in all situations in life.
She also shares what she did to help build her B- marriage to an A+ marriage.
They also discuss: Are people really doing their best? What is the 50/50 concept and how this can change your life?
Listen to the end when Jen tells us about the beautiful concept of the golden heart strings that she uses!
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Monique is back today from Dijon, France to share a glimpse into the French Lifestyle.
She tells us all about the 'Cafe Life' that the French people live...what it is, what it means to her and how it enhances her life. (It involves meeting artists to draw, connect, and sip Italian chocolate in front of the Palace) .....So Dreamy!!
**What small changes can you make to live your beautiful life right now??
Kirsten and Monique also share some very exciting news about their upcoming retreat in France!
This incredible adventure will be September 19-23rd. There are only 10 spots available! This will be an amazing opportunity to Rediscover yourself in magical, inspiring, historic surroundings. Monique will be personally showing us her beautiful country!
Go HERE to get on the waiting list for this retreat.
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Today Gina and Kirsten discuss each Enneagram number and the 2 words of focus for 2023 by each type. Continuing on our series of intention setting for the year. Do you have your word yet?
1 Soften/ Trust
2 Courage/ Desire
3 Support/ Soften
4 Connect/ Instinct
5 Express/ Desire
6 Play/ Leap
7 Routine/ Mastery
8 Intentionality/ Slowly
9 Freedom/ Reflect
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**Don't forget to grab your ticket for our in person Enneagram Workshop/Intention Mapping January 21st 2023 HERE
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Find GINA’s episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE
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In this week's episode Jen guides Kirsten through a series of questions to help her and (YOU!) discover your 2023 "word of the year". 1. If money was not an issue, how would you spend your time? 2. What does this world need more of? 3. What are you working towards that you could use help with? 4. What did you learn from your biggest regret? 5. What random act of kindness could you perform right now? 6. What moves you to tears or gives you goosebumps? 7. What is a challenge that you want to overcome?
Products discussed: Question Cards @myitent #Myintent Book by Pema Chodron, "When Things Fall Apart"
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**Don't forget to grab your ticket for our in person Enneagram Workshop/Intention Mapping January 21st 2023 HERE
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Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.
Find JEN’s episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE
Find GINA’s episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE
Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE
Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE
As soon as the Holiday decor goes down, and January is here, many of us feel like our homes need an update or refresh.
In this episode Kirsten shares easy tips for making your home FEEL better.
She also talk about trends for 2023 and paint colors of the year.
Happy 3 year Anniversary to Sharing Her Journey Thank you SO much for being here! XOXO
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Dont forget to grab your ticket for our in person Enneagram Workshop January 21st HERE
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If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE
Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.
Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE
Find JEN’s episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE
Find GINA’s episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE
Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE
Today Kirsten is joined by Monique Hale to talk about French Christmas traditions!
Of course, they are all so charming....AND the holiday fun in France even continues into January!
Joyeux Noel from us all at Sharing Her Journey~
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**Grab your ticket NOW for the upcoming Enneagram workshop HERE
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Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.
Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE
Find JEN’s episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE
Find GINA’s episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE
Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE
Today Kirsten is joined by her NEW co-host and Enneagram expert Gina Gomez. They talk about tips to thrive through the Holidays by your enneagram type. Gina takes us through each number by Triad Centers. {Body is 8, 9, 1} {Heart is 2, 3, 4} {Mind is 5, 6, 7}
Gina and Kirsten share some details on their upcoming Power of Intention Enneagram Workshop. "DESIGN YOUR YEAR BY TYPE" This event will be held in Boise Saturday January 21st from 1:00-4:00pm. Link and more details to register to come!
If you are wondering what your Enneagram Number is the test Gina suggests taking: Enneagram Test
Tips when taking the FREE test:
- Answer only YES or NO - choose "Partly" no more than3 times. 2. Answer the questions with how you've been most of your life, starting as early as you can remember, not from a place of how you are now, after all you've learned and worked on.
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Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE
We are so excited to have Jen Bobodzhanov with us on the podcast every month now! Her epsiodes will be the first week of each month-
Today we unpack one of the causes of overwhelm and how to solve for it, just in time for the Holidays.
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The cause of overwhelm (Spoiler: It's NOT your to do list)
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How to switch your motivation from pressure to inspiration
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Why Overwhelm can lead to Burnout
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We talk about how it is our thoughts about our actions that actually = burnout
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Why acknowledging your feelings and allowing yourself to be uncomfortable is a good thing Jen is a certified life coach and owner of Barre3Eagle. You can find her on instagram HERE _____________________________ Follow Sharing Her Journey on instagram HERE
Sharing Her Journey is SO excited to welcome Monique Hale to the podcast as one of our permanent MONTHLY co-hosts. This woman has lived many lives...both in America and France. She is admirable in so many ways, and has handled her journey with grace and beauty. Oh, and she is kindly blunt and funny too!
Monique was born and raised in France with many brothers and sisters. She was raised in a strict home where her father exposed her to nature, art, architecture, and travels. Her mother encouraged her and her siblings in all of their ambitions. After high school, she spent a year in America...which she had always wanted to discover! Monique then decided to stay and pursue studies in Interior Design. {This is where she meets Kirsten:}
After spending nearly 2 decades in the USA, she moved back home to France so her children would grow in her beautiful culture and language. After leaving her husband, she stayed in France because of the great support system she has there.
Monique loves to express herself through art by drawing, taking pictures, composing floral arrangements, or decorating interiors.
Each decade of life, has brought its own set of challenges and truths. Her forties have been the most revealing years.
Monique also invests in small real estate properties in France, to plan for the future and she has created her own line of textiles.
Find Monique's Textile company HERE
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Did you know Kirsten's day job is running a full service Interior Design business? She knows a thing or two about making a space look and feel good!
In this episode Kirsten shares her tips for decorating your home for the holidays.
From table top decor ideas, Christmas trees traditions, to using items you already have on hand...Kirsten shares all her methods for how she keeps things simple, timeless, and beautiful. You don't need to spend a lot of time or money to create wonderful holiday spaces, to create the best memories.
Her favorite "Real" looking artificial trees shopping recommendations: Balsalm Hill & Frontgate
Smaller version of Kirsten's current white artificial tree is from Treetopia HERE
Happy Holiday Decorating from Sharing Her Journey!
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In this episode Kirsten welcomes NEW monthly co-hosts, Jen Bobodzhanov and Gina Gomez to the podcast in two back to back episodes.
Jen, former guest and #1 downloaded Sharing Her Journey episode to date(#8 When your harshest critic is YOU) talks about her journey to get to the place she is at today. We talk about her 25+ years of entrepeneurship, how she got into life coaching, and how she finally hacked that one thing she could not hack! Jen also shares her fun personal side, and that ONE hobby dream she is now learning!
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...also find Jen (owner) at Barre3eagle
Next up is Gina Gomez...She is an Enneagram expert and Breakup/Relationship coach and author of the Enneagram & You (you can find HERE ) We chat about how she found the enneagram, how I have utilized it personally in my life, and why some people initially might not be open to it at first. Gina talks about the power of the Enneagram for growth and our upcoming workshop. She also shares some fun personal info. You can find more on her cute dog Sammie HERE . If you do not know what the heck the Enneagram is check out her previous episode #118 to learn more and take the test!
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We could not be more excited to have both of these amazing women as regulars on the podcast, sharing their wealth of experience, knowledge with you all!
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Join us today as we talk about some major changes with the podcast!
"Change is inevitable. Growth is optional"
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Kirsten and Alexis welcome TikTok influencer Lilly Davis on the podcast.
Lilly Davis, @dearanddarling on TikTok, creates content with her husband and kids. She focuses on Disney Bounding (listen to learn all about it and how Lilly elevates it to the next level). Lilly not only shares awesome videos of Disney Bounding with her crew, but she also adds her own personal touch by sharing who she is and her story with all of her followers.
During the episode we discuss:
+How a love of Disney is like a love of sports.
+The cool connection Lilly has with Disneyland.
+What it is like to be a Disney Character at the park.
+How Disney Bounding with her husband helped her heal from trauma in her past. (This is such a deeply personal and tender story. We feel so privileged that Lilly shared this with us).
+What it's like to create content with her husband and kids.
+Combing two families into one. The life of a step-parent.
+And what an eye massager is...this is something Alexis saw on Lilly's content and really wanted to know more about.
Thanks for joining us in the journey.
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Kirsten and Alexis welcome local Boise entrepreneur, Stephanie Lloyd, to the podcast.
Stephanie is co-owner of Web Markets Online with her husband, a marketing agency focusing on medical marketing, and they are also the creators of the widely popular @TotallyBoise.
Sharing Her Journey is all about learning from women's experiences and Stephanie's story unfolds us into the world of partnership with your spouse at work. So, we dove right into:
+How to create a partnership with your spouse at work and shifting that into home life.
+Discovering the right time to make a pivot in your life. The feeling of knowing when.
+The benefits of being a supportive spouse.
+The reason you won't see Stephanie on a lot of the @TotallyBoise content.
+The value of addressing diversity. A personal experience from Stephanie.
+Why addressing feedback can help a business grow.
We are grateful to Stephanie for joining us and thanks to all of our listeners for your continued support!
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Kirsten and Alexis welcome guest Kirsten Krason on the podcast. Kirsten Krason (yes...two Kirstens on the podcast today) is an interior designer. And yes...two Kirstens and two interior designers.
During our conversation we discussed:
+Kirsten's feelings of being average--and not having something she felt she was really good at.
+How she navigated postpartum depression after having her babies.
+What she did during challenging times in her life and how that led her to discover her passion.
+The story behind House of Jade.
+Working to create a partnership in her marriage while becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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House of Jade Interiors Instagram
House of Jade Interiors Private FB Group. (Click to JOIN)
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https://houseofjadeinteriors.com/
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We just loved our conversation with Annie! She is genuine, open, and oh so wise.
Annie Tevelin is an entrepeneur, and founder of Skin Owl. Her skin care line was created as a result of her own journey with cystic acne. Instead of going on Accutane, she went back to school to study Cosmetic Chemistry and began formulating products that eventually healed her skin. What was originally a journey to help her skin eventually became the catalyst to helping hundreds of others with their most stubborn skin issues. If Annie had never had acne, she never would have created SkinOwl.
+We dive deep into Annie's journey to creating skin owl.
+Her why for moving to Boise from LA.
+Her passion for bringing people together in conversation
+How her podcast 'OFF the Record' brings meaningful conversation into the world.
+We are so inspired by her Parliament Project! (She created an intimate in person dinner series to aid and reestablish each individual's connection with themselves.)
+If you live in the Boise area you MUST go get pampered in her store!
Find all things Annie and SkinOwl's amazing products HERE
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Note that this episode was previously recorded. The enneagram event mentioned during the episode occurred in September.
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Alexis and Kirsten welcome back guest and therapist, Amy Curtis, to discuss teenagers today.
The fun part...we converse HOW the movie, The Breakfast Club from 1986 is still applicable for teens today.
The women discuss:
+Social belonging and Fitting in. Contrasting the differences between the two topics.
+How teens use social media as a mirror to see themselves and the impact that plays on them.
+The difference between comparing and admiration.
+How to facilitate a connection between teens and parents.
+What parents can do to help their kids in social scenarios.
+The beauty of inviting teens to the table to discuss and learn.
+...AND how ALL of this evolves into adulthood.
Its insights, laughter, movie content, and touching experiences are rolled into one fabulous podcast episode.
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Kirsten and Alexis are excited to share this episode, a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife.
During their conversation with Jennifer, the women discuss Jennifer’s journey to become a sex therapist—highlighting important life moments along the way.
Interwoven within the story are valuable concepts for any woman’s life:
+The ability to belong in a relationship is deeply connected with our ability to belong to ourselves.
+The beauty of growing up in two different types of communities.
+How the decisions of everyday interests can lead to something remarkable in our lives.
+What partnership can look like with your spouse…and HOW Jennifer and her husband created their last name together.
+The lecture she listened to by Dr. David Schnarch, which led to her connecting and learning professionally from him.
+The stories we tell ourselves versus the actions we take. The need to self-confront.
+The gift of differentiating and the challenge for some adult children to do so with their parents.
+A SNEAK PEAK into her UPCOMING BOOK!
+How her podcast, Room for Two, has impacted her as a coach.
The list is long on subjects covered…and there is even more within the episode.
Thank you for joining the conversation today. We hope you enjoy.
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Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a relationship and sexuality educator and coach, as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She is a frequent contributor about sexuality, relationships, and spirituality to blogs, magazines, and podcasts.
You can find her on her own podcast titled, Room for Two.
Room for Two on Apple Podcasts
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Life is good when we get to welcome back a guest with the MOST downloaded episodes to date. Jen Bobodzhanov (Jen on IG) is owner of two Barre3 studios in the Treasure Valley and is a certified life coach.
This episode is ladened with pieces of gold.
+How to get unstuck in your mind and translating that out into your life.
+What it means to believe something is possible and train your brain.
+The mother/daughter relationship and HOW Jenn transformed the relationship with her own mother in the most powerful way possible.
+Listen as Jen walks Kirsten through how to work through thoughts and ideas that are limiting her.
+What it means to be a business owner and work through the hard limiting ideas of today for women.
+Kirsten shares her experience working with Jen in the post episode wrap up! One of her favorite phrases she has taken from coaching is "Nothing has gone wrong".
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Kirsten and Alexis embark on a conversation that takes them through the reflections of summer, lessons learned, and the BIG announcement for the Sharing Her Journey community.
Have you ever wondered how Kirsten works through her anxiety?
What would cause Alexis to mentaly lose it in her kitchen on a casual Thursday morning?
Remember what it means to eagerly wait for a your favorite television show to start up again in the fall time?
How an enneagram event could be the beginning of more exciting announcements to come?
Sharing Her Journey is growing and all the amazing details are found within the episode.
As Kirsten says, "tune in" to learn more.
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Kirsten and Alexis welcome a local Treasure Valley Enneagram expert, Gina Gomez to the pod today.
The enneagram is such an awesome tool to learning about yourself and navigating your relationships in a way that feels natural, authentic, and profound.
Gina shares about how she uses the enneagram in her life, why clients continue to come to her seeking relationship advice, and gives a FABULOUS breakdown of EACH Enneagram number.
Join us on Friday September 9th for our Enneagram Event in Meridian, Idaho.
Grab your ticket here: Enneagram Event Tickets
Here's Gina's Website to learn more: https://ginagomez.co/
The test Gina suggests: Enneagram Test
Tips when taking the FREE test:
- Answer only YES or NO - choose "Partly" no more than3 times.
- Answer the questions with how you've been most of your life, starting as early as you can remember, not from a place of how you are now, after all you've learned and worked on.
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Gina Gomez is a break up recovery coach, enneagram expert, and author of The Enneagram and You.
You can find her on her podcast: God Bless the Enneagram
Books Gina Recommends:
The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile
The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Riso and Hudson
This week's episode is ALL about CONNECTION. We are positive there is a message for every soul within this conversation.
Learning from Brooke's life experiences, we discuss:
+the value and HOW to step outside your comfort area to meet new people,
+the belief that there is a seat for every women at the table,
+learning HOW to connect with your teenager,
+the gift of working through feedback,
+being true to yourself through life's experiences.
As Kirsten and Alexis are both mom's to teenagers and Brooke is too, the pieces of the teen convo are so needed. As Brooke shares, we need to create space for mom's to talk about their normal experiences while raising kids. It's essential.
Come join the conversation by getting on our email list and finding us on social media.
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We have an Enneagram Event coming up on Friday September 9th in Meridian, Idaho. We'd love to have you join us. Click the next link to reserve your seat for the fun girls night out.
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Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker, educator, and connector. She is published in numerous print and online publications. She currently speaks on the Time Out For Women circuit and is author of two books: "I Like Me Anyway" and "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens." Both can be purcashed via Amazon.
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This episode is a re-release with new bonus thoughts and takeaways from Kirsten & Alexis in the begining and end.
We wanted our new listeners and others who may have missed this one, to have a foundation of what the enneagram is all about in preparation for our FIRST in-person event! We could not be more excited about this happening in Meridian, ID. on September 9th. We talk about more details in the podcast. We hope to meet some of our local listeners at this event and also introduce new people to the enneagram!
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What is the Enneagram anyway?
It is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. It is essentially what motivates you versus your behavior. It has 9 personality types and maps each of these on a diagram.
The original episode is with Collette, Nicole, Kirsten, and enneagram expert Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober. (She has become even more famous since our interview last year thanks to our friend Glennon Doyle!)
-She talks about how to use the enneagram as a TOOL to become a better version of yourself. It can help you realize why you (and others) do things the way that they do. We can use it to grow into who we were created to be and improve realtionships.
@enneagramashton
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Join Kirsten and Alexis as they dive right into conversation to discuss what it's like living through a remodel.
No, this isn't your typical convo about a remodel because YOU get an INSIDER scoop from someone in the business who is working with clients who are renovating their homes and learning a lot of patience! It’s been tough all around-
Learn what's happening in the construction world post-covid.
Listen as Kirsten explains how this is impacting her business and her personal life.
What it feels like to live through a remodel, during the covid experience, and how being a planner means throwing deadlines out the window and trusting that the final product will conquer all.
And hear the greatest analogy on what it's like to go through a remodel from Kirsten.
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Sharing Her Journey has a few events coming up.
SHJ Enneagram Event Tickets
SHJ Weekend Women's Getaway (tickets coming soon)
Plus we always love to connect with all of YOU!
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We are so looking forward to moving our community to the next level...which for us means EVENTS.
This is an exciting moment for us and we share our plans with you.
We also discuss summer schedules: what that looks like for us, others, and ways we can still connect.
Connection is Life.
Cheers from Alexis and Kirsten
AND...find the deets on ALL our upcoming events on our socials. The link for the Virtual Girls Night In will be in our private facebook group...titled Sharing Her Journey.
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We had such a wonderful, real talk with Bunmi Laditan... aka the woman behind 'The Honest Toddler'.
Her remarkable Journey began young:
*We talk about the internal split she felt as an immigrant and a 1st generation American.
*Bunmi shares how for a period of time she was a homeless teenager.
*She went on to get married very young and eventually would become Jewish...Learning the traditions and teaching her children.
*When her marriage ended she found herself lost and searching once again.
*She felt her career success, but was feeling very lost personally.
Bunmi talks about discovering her new* self as she has progressed through life.
*Her desire to be a part of a tribe (we all want this!)
*What it means to wander and how that leads to self discovery
*We talk about her writing and how she was inspired to write her latest book! It is called "HELP ME GOD, I’M A
PARENT"... Honest Prayers for Hectic Days and Endless Nights.
To all weary parents out there you are not alone on this journey!
Enjoy being inspired by Bunmi's journey-She is heart and humor
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Bunmi Laditan is an award-winning, Webby-nominated writer from California who lives in Quebec, Canada, with her family. She has contributed to the New York Times, Parenting, and the Huffington Post and is best known for the satirical Twitter account Honest Toddler (1.6 million followers). Her debut novel, "Confessions of a Domestic Failure" quickly became a USA Today Bestseller. She has written poetry, such as Dear Mother: Poems for the Hot Mess of Motherhood, and appeared on the TODAY show, CBS Sunday Morning, and GMA. Her new book, HELP ME GOD, I'M A PARENT released yesterday 6/28 from Zondervan Books.
In this Come Home and Talk Series conversation, Alexis takes Kirsten through the part of a conversation where she can learn to observe is she feels safe or not. Knowing if you feel safe in the conversation means...do I feel comfortable being honest, why or why not? Does the other person feel safe to share? This skill is called Learning to Look. It's one that often overlooked, but it's ESSENTIAL if you want to learn HOW to have hard conversations. (And from our experience, life is learning about HOW to have conversations---the easy, the hard, and all parts inbetween).
Learning to notice body cues, emotions, physical responses in ourselves is a key part in determining HOW to proceed when we've entered a hard conversation.
The other part of this process is learning to understand the other person's behavior.
What does it mean when my teen goes silent?
What does it mean when my co-worker starts trying to control the conversation or collaboration experience?
How do I proceed when my spouse is clearly upset? What can I say to help?
We hop you come join the conversation.
AND...we have some amazing upcoming events. Go to our private FB group to sign up for them. Fun fact--nearly ALL events are free.
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Alexis Morgan is a communication consultant focusing on individuals and organizations. She helps both work through communication patterns and issues, leadership development needs, and creating couragous cultures.
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Welcome to our conversation where we discuss Sharing Her Journey's exciting upcoming summer plans. We have been planning and discussing ways we can engage our audience on a more personal scale and we think we've come up with some fantastic ideas. (and all events are FREE ...ok one has a small fee, but that's just to share in lodging costs). Listen to learn about those plans for the summer.
And no conversation is complete without a few deets on our current life experiences.
As always, we want to hear from you. Please leave us a review on your podcast platform and tell us what you think.
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We have a "Come Home and Chat" episode for you this week! Interior Design Tips coming at you...
Have you ever wondered what a console table is or what use should you have for such a table?
What should you consider?
Where should you place such items?
How do you style console tables?
I will be taking you through your home one item, room at a time.
Practical, functional, and asthetically pleasing is the goal to a successful space. Whether it is a small corner in your apartment, or throughout your entire home!
Find more Design Tips HERE
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Come and join us as we converse with Chanelle Neilson. We learn all about her and her amazing journey through beginning, ending, and beginning again some great projects. We talk in detail about: +The process of ending--how to let go and transition.
+Do Mom's really know? The value of learning to let go of control and the beauty that comes from learning as a parent.
+What it means to be 'called' to do something. Finding your purpose beyond the role you play.
+Learning to NOT define ourselves by the roles we play.
+The value of a Morning Routine.
+Are you interested in a side hustle? Do you feel compelled to grow personally, expand, and/or give service?...
Check out Chanelle on her new podcast: M.O.M.'S. Life Made Simple. Listen to learn what the M.O.M.'S. acronym stands for and deets on how to contact Chanelle.
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Want to be a guest on the podcast, check out our website for deets on how to connect up with us.
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Chanelle Nielson is a life coach who helps moms with a side hustle who want to organize their day and find balance between family and personal goals. As a mom of 5 kids, she knows that motherhood has its challenges--which is why she is committed to helping moms simplify. She is the former host and creator of the popular podcast Moms Who Know and the author of Parents Who Know.
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1 in 3 Adults struggle with some type of depression. You are NOT alone-
We get deeply personal in this episode as we each share our own journey, struggles, pain, and connection through our experiences.
**Warning: This episode may be triggering. Please skip if needed.
Our purpose is to be helpful and open and share what has worked or has not worked for us, and how it is different for everyone.
We want to break away the stigma, shame, and judgement. To not be afraid to share what many experience everyday.
"We will never heal if we don't talk about what hurts".
XOXO
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Find information on the book and Tedtalk discussed in this episode here:
Lost Connections
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This is a conversation we have been waiting to share with you. It's one that takes all of us on a journey to explore our fears and loneliness. How to generate the courage to embrace vulnerability and the gift that comes from connecting through our stories.
Shannon is a story strategist who has discovered the art of story telling. In other words, how to craft a story that captures your audience and delivers your desired message.
Shannon shares her own journey through feeling blindsided in her marriage and how reaching for vulnerability with those ready to listen, helped her heal.
As a bonus, Shannon shares quick tips for HOW to find YOUR story. And once you do, your story will help you connect, learn, and grow.
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Welcome to the Conversation. Today Kirsten and Alexis dive into dissecting what motherhood means. They discuss:
*How history, religion, and culture impact societies larger view of motherhood.
*Idealization vs Valuing Motherhood.
*How the idea of Reparenting fits into understanding motherhood and fatherhood.
*Impacts of Idealizing Motherhood.
*the Value of partnership families.
*Female leaders who are forging these conversations.
*Ultimately how they love their motherhood.
This topic started with an article Alexis wrote for a therapist's blog. Check it out here:
Alexis's Article
The article shares a personal experience from Alexis's life and how learning to address the topics of motherhood as a relationship, reparenting herself, and discovering her inner mother have deeply impacted her life and view on motherhood.
We invite you to join the conversation further by finding us on our social media platforms.
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Our conversation with Debbie offers an inside look into all topics education. From rural to urban schools, advocacy, empowering parents, full-day kindergarten, funding channels, and the vision for improving high school experiences and creating high school graduates with the resilience to become successful adults...you may need to listen twice to get all the intellectual goodness that's within this episode. Debbie Critchfield is running for, what she proclaims is the most important political office, second only to the governor: Superintendent of Public Instruction. This isn't your typical conversation with a candidate. This is an indepth, real questions asked, behind the scences scoop into who Debbie is, what she believes and desires for students, educators, parents, and patrons, how she got to where she is right now, and why she beleives she is the best way forward for _____ growth in education for all Idaho students.
We invite all listeners, regardless if you're an Idahoan or not, to listen to this conversation.
Topics discussed will help you within your local communities. You'll be given tools for how to move forward with advocating for your kids, ideas for your local areas, and questions to ask your local educational leaders.
Questions post episode, please send us an email at: connect@sharingherjourney.com
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About Debbie:
Debbie Critchfield is the former President of the Idaho State Board of Education and seven-year board member. Debbie was Co-Chair to Governor Little’s Education Task Force and committee chair for Governor Otter’s Higher Education Task Force. She was a school board member in Cassia County for ten years, five as chair, and was on the executive committee for the Idaho School Board’s Association. She chaired the Re-Open Idaho Schools and was a member of the Governor’s K-12 council. She is a former library trustee and Arts Council president. She’s worked as the Public Information Officer for Cassia School District for the last 9 years. A fourth-generation farm family, Debbie and her husband of 30 years Dave, live in Oakley, where they raised their four children.
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Today's episode shares a story as it unfolds in real time. Our guest, Nancee Tegeder, shares how her background has placed her in a unique position to help Ukrainians find ways to safety, as their homeland is being invaded.
During her process to help one person, she discovered something incredible: her passion. As she focused on helping the one, she realized that humanitrain efforts are where she desires to spend her time. As you listen to Nancee share her thoughts and feelings, you learn her why.
In this episode, we dive into:
*how Nancee's organization started just six weeks ago, why this organization matters, and how they are making a difference in the life of Ukrainian's,
*the beauty of humanity,
*the ripple effects of small choices,
*how to discover your passion,
*how you can impact others with small messages,
and
*the power of social media.
This is a conversation capturing the impact one woman can make. We invite you to come and listen. Please add to the conversation by emailing us at:
connect@sharingherjourney.com or by sending us a message on
SHJ Instagram
SHJ Facebook
#inherwetrust
#istandwithukraine
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Nancee Tegeder began forging her own path when she graduated from high school at 16 and college at 20. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ukraine, where she learned to speak Russian. Following her mission, she graduated from BYU Law School. She has spent the past 18 years working in various law positions from civil litigation, to a solo practice in estate planning, to a partner at a securities law firm.
During law school, she married Troy, who also served in the same mission in Ukraine that Nancee had served. They have three children and live in Southern California. She “retired” from law last year to dabble in homeschooling with her kids during the pandemic. It was a lovely experience and she promptly sent them all back to in-person school as soon as it became available again.
In her spare time, Nancee loves being active. From snowboarding to wakeboarding. Or riding the streets on her rollerblades with her gang of middle-aged moms. She devours books, puzzles, is a wiz at the game Boggle and is mostly NEVER without chocolate.
Find Nancee at:
Facebook: Nancee's FB Page
Ukranian Refugee Network FB Page:
Ukrainian Refugee Network
Instagram: Nancee's IG Page
Venmo: Nancee-Tegeder (digits 4330)
Paypal: NanceeTegeder@gmail.com
Articles about Nancee's Mission and Organization:
Deseret News:
"As bombs fall on Ukraine, their mission continues"
Idaho State Journal:
"Rescue Mission: Woman with local ties helps launch shuttle van network transporting refugees from Ukraine"
California Paper, patch.com
"French Valley Woman on Mission to Help Ukrainians Escape War"
Come Home & Talk Series featuring Alexis Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought, what happened? Or maybe you thought, I nailed that. I got exactly what I wanted.
Either way, chances are you utilized a method during that conversation that did not help your overall goal.
In this conversation, Alexis and Kirsten dive into strategies/maneuvers/moves/methods that people employ on a regular basis because they think it will get them what they want, but it's actually not serving them at all.
We invite you to come and listen, get honest in your reflection, and then...grow.
Send us a message and let's continue the conversation.
Let us know what you think about the episode. What did you find helpful?
We invite you to leave us a review on your podcast platform.
For more communication insights find Alexis Morgan on Instagram
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Below are two resources referenced during the episode.
Terry Real's Book: The New Rules of Marriage: What you need to know to make marriage work.
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: www.finlayson-fife.com
Wow! This conversation was so open & honest. We were truly moved by Sandra's journey...
This episode covers SO many amazing moments/topics... (briefly noted below.)
**Midlife Unraveling
**Learning to let go of the things that aren't serving you
**Overcoming the overwhelm
**The power of counseling
**Cancer journey
**Divorce
*Healing by telling her story.
**What it means to be a co-creator in your life.
#inherwetrust
Bio: Sandra Wood is a relationship expert, certified life coach, author, entrepreneur and empowerment teacher. She helps women navigate challenges and change through both divorce and mid life unraveling. She helps women who are overwhelmed and at a breaking point so they can gain calm, clarity and confidence and move forward with empowered action and purpose. She has been supporting women for over seventeen years and has learned through her own life challenges which include cancer, divorce, and single parenting. She has developed high impact programs for women and runs local support groups in her community.
Sandra has worked in many roles including being a doula (for women in labor), child birth educator and worked several years in the nonprofit industry in leadership roles. She worked in the health care industry supporting cancer patients to get holistic and alternative health care to reduce the burden of cancer treatment. She has a special interest in emotional intelligence and is a yoga and meditation teacher. This past year, she became a published author in a compilation book called, Transforming Your Life.
She is passionate about helping women become more fulfilled in their lives and stepping into their own freedom and power.
Sandra Wood provides a pathway for women to use in times of chaos and change as a catalyst for personal empowerment and transformation. _______________________________ How you can connect with Sandra: ------------- Website Instagram facebook Facebook support group: Thrive After Divorce
Another Epsiode of our NEW Come Home and Talk Series!
People are spending more time then ever in their homes. Many are still working from home because of the pandemic. Some have permanently decided to work from home.
The places we spend a lot of time need to not only feel good, but function well, and create a feeling of energy and intention.
In this episode Kirsten gives her top home office interior design tips-
Even if you do not work from home, you can get some ideas for do's and don't for your personal space!
For more interior design inspiration find Kirsten Brockner Interiors instagram
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To celebrate our 100th Episode release we interviewed the woman behind Hello Meridan!
We are so excited to be dual releasing with Natalie on her local podcast the Boise Bubble. If you are local to the Treasure Valley (Boise, Meridian, & Eagle, ID.) You likely know and follow Natalie's company Hello Meridian.
We talk about how she went from SAHM to Blogger, to Full Time Influencer.
We dive deep into Natalie as a woman, mother, entrepreneur, wife, and more.
Some highlights of what we chat about:
*How does she define herself in a high profile job and how she has learned so much from knowing her enneagram number
*Transforming her relationship with her spouse into exactly what works for them
*Working to create harmony in all facets of life...walking away from things not serving her
*Male friendships for a female woman
*Healthy female sexuality
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Natalie Plummer lives in Meridan and has three kids. Her and her husband Shane host the podcast The Boise Bubble. Hello Meridian and the Boise Bubble Podcast both showcase amazing businesses, happenings, and people around the Treasure Valley.
Find Natalie @ Website &
Hello Meridian Instagram
Boise Bubble Instagram
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Creating the culture you desire in your home is an essential aspect of family life. Do you know how to do that? During the episode, you'll hear Alexis share what culture entails, how parenting is a form of leadership and how communication is intertwined with culture and parenting. Alexis shares an exciting upcoming project she's working on and how listeners can get in on that project. The project is a workshop and all details are shared within the episode. UPDATE: The FEE (which is a donation to the Ukrainian War Relief Efforts) is whatever you would like to donate. You determine the amount.
To contact Alexis, email her at: connect@thealexismorgan.com or send her a DM on Instagram.
Be sure to follow along for upcoming dates, available spots, and important info... on our Instagram @sharingherjourney and find Alexis on Instagram @realtalk.alexis
We were so honored to have Alicia share her brave and riveting journey with us. She was born in the US and converted to the muslim religion at a young age. She had a semi-arranged marriage and ended up eventually moving to the Middle East. We talk about of how she found herself in an abusive marriage and how she had to flee the Middle East with her two daughters. This story will leave you holding your breath to find out what happens next.
We loved Alicia's candid openess and her a advocacy work for abuse survivors by telling her story.
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Alicia Thriver is an author, speaker, and advocate for abuse prevention and awareness. Her upcoming book, Hidden Calling: A Mother's Courage Unveiled, follows her harrowing escape from the Middle East to protect her two daughters from losing their voices and enduring the same abuse that she did. Now, Alicia is calling for a safer world for women and girls to live in. She does this by teaching others how to recognize and call out 14 forms of abuse.
You can find more on Alicia Here
Instagram @hiddencalling
Kirsten gets asked all the time what are the most common interior design mistakes. Don't worry, everyone makes at least a few. So in this episode she breaks down the top 7...what NOT to Do.
#1 Window treatments hung far too low
#2 Hanging Pictures too high
#3 Area rugs that are too small
#4 Pushing all your furniture up against walls
#5 Matching all your furniture and fabric
#6 Accessory overload
#7 Wrong scale and proportion
Find more design advice @kirstenbrockner.interiors
www.kirstenbrocknerinteriors.com
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This episode with Millen is truly inspiring. She has so many stories interwoven throughout her journey here to the United States from Lithuania (former USSR). She overcomes all odds....It started in her home country, where she wanted to become a physicist but was discouraged and discriminated against over and over. She finally decided she needed to come to the US in order to live the life she wanted. She had to leave everything behind. Once here, Millen had to teach herself English. After much hard work, she went on to have a successful career, but at 42 found herself unhappy and unfulfilled. She filed for divorce and left everything to once again start over. There is so much packed into this episode that is crucial to women everywhere to learn. We talk about how to have a wealth mindset, why financial dependence is important, strategies to implement, abundance mindset and more. We discuss the importance of trusting your inner voice. We know this episode will get you thinking that ANYTHING is possible, if you decide to go after it. _________________ MILLEN LIVIS is a Financial Independence mentor, best-selling author, investor, and entrepreneur. Graduate of the acclaimed Wharton Business School, holder of a Master’s Degree in Physics, certified NLP practitioner, and certified Instant Miracle energy healer, Millen combines her traditional and holistic education to help professional and entrepreneurial women become Financially Independent and retire early, so that they enjoy more choices and more freedom, without having to worry about money! She does this by using the MILLENaire Method (her time-tested holistic system for creating Financial Independence). Millen has been financially independent for over 10 years, happily remarried, and lives in resort-like locations in the South of France and South Florida (50/50).
You can find her: Facebook Instagram Website
Welcome to the first episode of our new series called "Come Home & Talk".
We explain in more detail what this is all about in this episode. We are very excited to be sharing more of our very own personal "specific skill set" with you all!
Don't all women need better communication skills and home design tips?! YES, please.
We jump right in with Alexis talking about the power of the word YET.
When you find yourself in a situation where you don’t know how to do something,
or you haven’t accomplished what you desire…it’s:
I don’t know how to do that YET.
I haven’t accomplished that YET.
It is possible. You can get there!
Remember some things take time to learn and are worth waiting and working towards.
The word YET makes something achievable. It puts the you back in the driver seat of your life.
Alexis shares some personal examples where she has applied this concept. It is so helpful to start expanding our thinking. She helps us think about how to change our thinking from can't to can. This concept can sometimes be hard for adults set in their ways
**Challenge this week to add the word 'yet' and see how it deeply impacts your life!
You can find more of Alexis on social media: @realtalk.alexis
The past 2 year have been especially challenging for teachers. Trying to adapt to the pandemic stressors, while still providing an education for our children has not been easy. We have a good conversation about teachers, what we can do to help, and how educators must not forget to also take care of their personal needs. We are passionate about our children’s education and supporting those in this profession! _____________ Our guest Meredith Newlin is the founder of The Transformed Teacher. As a veteran educator who has been teaching for more than 16 years, her passion and purpose are to help motivate and inspire educators to rediscover—and keep—their joy for the teaching profession. Meredith is the author of Captured Fireflies: Truths, Mistakes, And Other Gifts Of Being an English Teacher as well as Freed To Teach: 7 Keys To Thrive In an Era Of Uncertainty. She hosts The Transformed Teacher podcast as well as a variety of workshops, online courses, and programs for teachers. A North Carolina native, Meredith currently lives in Denver, Colorado with her two children, Eleanor and Oscar You can find her at: @meredithnewlin www.meredithnewlin.com
Ripped from the headlines: Golden Girls vs. Sex and the City Reboot ('And Just Like That'). What does being golden today really look like? A photo comparing the two groups of women got this discussion going!
We chat about going gray young and why more women (Kirsten included!) are embracing their gray hair. Sarah Jessica Parker has recently joined the gray club as well.
Aging: the cultural fight vs being you!
We feel media needs more Representation of women aging. Those trying to age gracefully love seeing people our age who look like us. (wrinkles and all)
Alexis shares some scientific data with aging. We talk about the BILLION dollar anti-aging industry.
There are some Pro-Aging "Ambassadors" starting to appear on instagram these days.
Paulina Porizkova is a former model who said, "I believe our aging faces and bodies are not caving ceilings that need to be fixed. It's only a different kind of beauty which is not quite accepted or seen. It's a kind of beauty to be celebrated and embraced for its change. We all have personal preferences, but it doesn’t negate the beauty of each. We must applaud one another."
@paulinaporizkov @silverstrandsofglitter
We want to reiterate that we feel you should do exactly what makes you** feel best about yourself.
*Let's not forget AGEING is a privilege
As always we close with our question: Who is a woman past or present, that has impacted your life and HOW?
Send us your answer to the question to be shared on an upcoming episode.
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We loved our interview with Katie Davies! Her journey is a beautiful one of self acceptance and learning to live with her mental illness.
We talk about her OCD/PD/GAD and Scrupulosity.
How to recognize signs, the spectrum of differences in OCD diagnosis, how to support those with the illness. We learn about Exposure Therapy and how she used this specific type of treatment.
We discuss how to help mental health awareness go "from a whisper to a song" and how talking openly and freely is so important.
Katie shares about her wedding being postponed, twice. Two were canceled. One permanently, one from covid. She shares how hard this was for her and how she handled the circumstances.
We chat about life as a single lady in a culture that encourages marriage. She shares her experience of "35 dates by 35". (You will not believe what one guy did on a date!)
Katie shares what it's like going from working full time as a choir teacher, single and living in Salt Lake City...to a married lady, in a rural Wyoming community to a step mom of 4. She transitioned to being SAHM and now has a new little baby boy!
We love all she does advocating for mental health awarness by sharing on her podcast, "Mental Health & Me". She talks about how starting the podcast helped to foster healing and bring hope to others.
Katie has always felt supported by her family through her Mental Health Journey. She has an instagram account where her and her 2 sisters share how to have a JOYOUS, HEALTHY, & HAPPY life. We talk about the time they had an IG Reel goes viral. (Another funny story!)
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About Katie:
Katie Houston Davies was raised in Southern California. She completed her bachelor’s degree in music education with a minor in English education at Brigham Young University in 2008 following an 18 month church mission to Brazil. Upon graduation, she began teaching junior high school choir in Provo, Utah and moved to high school choir in Salt Lake City in 2011. In 2015, she completed her master’s degree in music education at the University of Utah. Outside of teaching, she performed with various choirs in Utah including the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and did vocal directing for community musicals. In 2018, she did an intensive Exposure Response Therapy program to treat her lifelong OCD illness and it changed her life completely. In 2019, she met her future husband online and moved to Wyoming to start their lives together in 2020, right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and became a stepmom of 4 handsome young men. During the beginning of the pandemic, she began a podcast for people to share their experiences with mental illness as a way to cope with her mental health problems. She got a job as an elementary music teacher for one year before giving birth to her son Rowan in July of 2021. She took a break from public school and opened a piano and voice studio and also began co-directing a children’s show choir.
You can find Katie on instagram at:
@joyouslifehealthylife and @mentalillnessandmekt
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In this episode we discuss Desire and why it is so important as women to determine our own personal desires. Esther Perel says, "Desire is a fundamental human experience that we want to be present in our lives, and when we lose it, we lose an important connection with ourselves. Living without desire is like living without hope or inspiration."
How do we go about understanding Desire?
What is it, and what is it not?
How do we differentiate our desires from our family's?
How can we discover what our desires are?
How are our needs different than our desires?
We also talk a little about the 2 types of sexual desire and the differences in men and women: Responsive vs Spontaneous
Join the conversation and leave asking yourself what you Desire!
Happy 2022!
This year we are hoping to highlight more "helpers" out there and highlight tools and stories around Mental Health. We learned so much today with Ashley Betz.
*We talk about her personal journey with anxiety, and why it led her into her professional counseling career.
*We talk about using the Polyvagal Theory in practice and how it is being integrated into healing
*We discuss the Autonomic Nervous System and understanding what your tipping point is
*Learn how to help yourself feel calm when you're feeling pushed out of your comfort zone (window of tolerance)
*Tips people can use today to cope with anxiety during the ongoing pandemic
*Ashley explains QiGong and Kundalini Yoga and how practicing can help bring stillness and quiet to your body and soul
*What does it mean to be a "modern day hunter/gatherer"
*Learn what you can do to help when someone experiences anxiety
*We love her holistic mind/body approach
Our guest Ashley Betz is the owner of Mind Space Mental Wellness in Boise where she specializes in working with teens and adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety. She identifies as a yogi at heart and blends mind/body and spiritual components when appropriate into the work she does with her clients. She loves living in Boise and spending time hunting, gathering, and exploring hot springs with her fiancé. Ashley is currently completing certifications in QiGong and Kundalini Yoga which she hopes to offer in the community this upcoming year. You can find Ashley here: www.MindSpaceID.com FB & IG @mindspace.id Book recommendations from this discussion: Outsmart Your Anxious Brain by David Carbonell The 5th Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz The Wisdom of Anxiety by Sheryl Paul Try Softer by Aundi Kolber ------------------------ Be sure to follow us on...
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With 2021 coming to a close, we thought it would be good to discuss letting go...
-What does it means to Let Go of Something?
-How does fear get in the way
-How to Let Go
-What we personally plan to Let Go Of
-Reasons why letting go is hard
-Plans for 2022
Thank you all for a wonderful year!
Kirsten & Alexis
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This weeks episode comes from Alexis. She thought it would be funny to surprise Kirsten with a random topic she had no time to prepare. Alexis chose it in advance without her knowledge and then they recorded on the spot!
She asks her the question...Then they talk about which communication apps they use and what does this tell about you. They also discuss ways in which communication methods have changed and share some stories.
The ending question asked each week: Who is a woman, past or present that has impacted your life and how? A listener shares her woman of impact.
Please submit your answer to the question above so it can be shared on the podcast as well.
Happy Holidays!
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We were extremely honored to be able to interview Jane Clayson Johnson.
Jane is an award-winning journalist widely known for her work at CBS News, ABC News, and on the nationally syndicated NPR program, On Point. For more than two decades she traveled the world, covering domestic and international stories and interviewing the biggest newsmakers of the day.
At CBS News, Jane was co-anchor of The Early Show, a regular correspondent for 48 Hours, and an investigative reporter for “Eye on America” segments for the CBS Evening News.
At ABC News, Jane reported for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings and Good Morning, America.
Jane began her broadcast news career as an anchor and reporter with KSL-TVin Salt Lake City, Utah. At KSL, she earned the coveted Edward R. Murrow Award for the station and was honored with an Emmy award. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in broadcast journalism.
Jane is the best-selling author of I am a Mother, which chronicles her decision to leave the world of network news to have a family. She is also the author of Silent Souls Weeping where she talks openly about her own experience with clinical depression and goes on to share stories gathered from interviews with more than 150 men, women, and teens who have suffered from depression.
Jane and her husband, Mark, live in Boston. They are the parents of five children.
In this episode we talk about all of this and MORE! We love her willingness to shed light on the topic of depression. The strong power of story telling changes lives. Jane also had a very meaningful impact on Alexis in her personal life.
You can find more about Jane and order her books HERE
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Did you even know there was such a thing as a Holly Farm?!
Alexis grew up in Astoria, Oregon on a large holly farm. She spent her childhood picking up pinecones, and loading trucks with holly wreaths!
The story begins with her grandfather immigrating to the United States from Germany. She tells the story about how the holly farm started, what it meant to her, and how selling it was hard for her.
So much can be taken and learned about who we are from our past and where we came from.
Get to know Alexis more!
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Rhiana Menen.
This incredible woman grew up in Orange County, California and completed her undergraduate education at Mount Holyoke College, a Seven Sister women’s college where she majored in biochemistry. She attended UC San Diego for medical school, UC San Francisco- Eastbay for general surgery residency, and did a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Since 2016 she has been an attending of breast and general surgery in Boise, ID. Rhiana volunteers at a monthly surgical clinic at a local safety-net medical clinic, she is involved in the health education for homeless and refugee women and girls, and volunteers as a surgeon with the Tiba foundation, focusing on empowerment for women and girls throughout their lives at the hospital in rural Kenya. She has a wonderful husband and two amazing boys who fill her life with joy.
Wow!! As soon as I heard about this very young surgeon, I knew she would be so inspiring to women everywhere. Rhiana is changing the world, and we are honored to be able to share her incredible journey with you all.
Links from episode:
Tiba Foundation
Street Business School
Days For Girls
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Protecting our peace of mind during the holidays is so important. Let's all get that picture out of your mind of how things are "supposed to be" and just let them be. Yeah we know....easier said than done!
In this episode Kirsten and Alexis share some experiences and discuss how they have chosen to let go of expectations (of self and others) and how to be flexible with the holiday "shoulds".
What are some of your traditions that you keep and which do you let go? How do you navigate spending time with two families in one city during the holidays? How do you create new memories within your immediate family? What is important and what is not? How do you involve your kids? What are things you might struggle with saying no to?
So remember... acceptance, boundaries, compromise, and good communication are how you stay sane and joyful during this time of year!
May you all have a wonderful and enjoyable Holiday Season. XOXO
Kirsten & Alexis
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Stop looking outside yourself. The Power is in you right now.
Why do so many of us struggle to trust our inner knowing? Why do we sometimes rely on others for answers to our own questions? Why do good therapists not tell you what to do, but let you figure it out on your own? Why do women so often feel under qualified, or find it hard to try new things?
In this episode Alexis & Kirsten get personal and talk about why we are so passionate about our new hashtag #inherwetrust and why you should be too. Once you can truly trust yourself you will be unstoppable. Tag us on social media and let us know!
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With November being National Adoption month, we are so excited to share Amy's story with you! Her story has so many events that weave together her passion and purpose from adoption, to foster care, and beyond. Amy Curtis wears many hats and rarely hesitates to try on a new one. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a Master's in Clinical Social Work. In her career, she has worked in mental health and adoption. Advocating for adoption was sparked when she became an adoptive mother. It inspired a desire to create a larger community that could be supportive of her child and others who are affected by adoption. After many years working in adoption, she launched Forever Bound Adoption agency in Idaho in 2019. She later formed the Idaho Adoption Coalition comprising adoption professionals. This organization is dedicated to promoting healthy adoptions in the State of Idaho through education, best practices and professional collaboration. Amy is married with three daughters and one son. If you have ever thought about adoption, fostering, or helping out in your local community these are wonderful resources below: www.foreverboundadoption.org
www.fosteringidaho.org
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Sharing Her Journey is so excited to introduce to you our new co-host...Alexis Morgan! In this episode Kirsten talks about how she met Alexis and knew she was an amazing fit for the podcast. We cannot wait for you to get to know her better in her very first episode.
Alexis is an all around wonderful woman who is passionate about all that she does. She enjoys volunteering in the community and writing articles for websites. She is fun, playful, kind, and very smart. Alexis recently completed a master’s in Adult/Organizational Learning and Leadership from the University of Idaho. She is also a communication and personal development coach. Her husband, Clinton, and their four children enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and cooking and eating delicious food...especially during the holidays.
For more Alexis follow her on instagram at @alexismorganjourney
Hello, again friends!!!
This episode we share what we have all personally been up to, adventures we have been on, and some big news on what Sharing Her Journey 2.0 will look like moving forward.
You don't want to miss this one!
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Ready to feel all the feels?!
This amazing heartfelt episode touches on SO many subjects from overcoming shame, postpartum depression, & divorce, to being a birth mom (and eventually meeting her daughter), friendship, self-love, humor, and the importance of connecting with other humans. Megan is an open book as she shares her incredible journey with us!
Megan McCaleb is an Improv Trainer and an Award-Winning author of her autobiography, "Not My Plan - Sucking it in Until I had to Push it Out," which chronicles her journey of her hidden teenage pregnancy turned adoption. She was named 2019's Best Local Comedian by the Boise Weekly. She produces and hosts the podcast, "I Hardly Know Her".
Megan is passionate about serving others through laughter and optimism. She's driven to create happier, healthier human connections through humor. She resides in Boise, Idaho with her four young children and is a Jeep enthusiast.
Stay connected with Megan on social media @KookyMegan or at MeganMcCaleb.com
previously recorded May
Nickola lives in South Africa, near the Kruger National Park. She was raised in Zimbabwe and grew up on a farm. She is a newly single mom of 2 children age 3 and 6. She is passionate about wildlife, photography and helping other women with their businesses. Before the pandemic hit she had a profitable photography studio which came to a grinding halt. Her story is one of many ups and downs. One of the biggest lessons she's learned in life, is that we don't always have control over the circumstances or situations we might find ourselves in, but what we do have control over, is the choices we make as to how we handle them, how we respond to them and how much power we give it over our lives. Having come out the other end of divorce, loss, and most recently an armed robbery, she has and is currently experiencing massive transformation in her life, living every day with gratitude for just being alive. Hold onto your seat for this interview! You can find Nickola Bales at: Web: www.she-clicks.com | www.nickolabales.com Instagram: @nickolabales Facebook: www.facebook.com/nickolabales | www.facebook.com/groups/sheclickspodcast Podcast: www.anchor.fm/sheclicks
Adele Johnston is a 37 year old "mum" of twins and also perimenopausal....She was quite surprised to find she had been experiencing her own symptoms, while helping others for about a year.
Adele is a compassionate female coach and certified nutritionist, and prides herself in helping busy women reclaim who they are, how they feel, and regain their body without menopause taking over. She helps many women navigate this time of their life, while also gaining confidence in their bodies once again.
In this episode we talk about all things perimenopause, menopause, & female hormone deficiency. Understanding how you can support your body during this time is very important. Every woman will experience this in their lifetime! Do you know the signs amd symptoms? How do you get support? What steps should you be taking?
You can find more great information on instagram @adele.johnston
Check out her podcast at 'Body Positive Mum'
Dr. Maylin is a wife, mother of two, and licensed clinical psychologist in Arizona. She is your mom friend with a side of clinical experience when it comes to raising good kids. Her mission is to make raising kids fun and easy by using evidenced based strategies that have been linked to long-term success in kids. She does this through connecting,play, and modeling the behavior you want to see in your kids.
We all want to Raise GOOD Kids! In this episode we talk about common parenting struggles and ways to successfully raise the next generation. You will be able to take away practical ideas to implement today!
Dr. Maylin has an amazing character building game to pay with your kids that she created based on her work. You can find it at www.raisinggoodkids.com
You can also find so much more wonderful information on her instagram @raisinggoodkids
We cannot believe that this is officially Episode #75 of the Sharing Her Journey Podcast!!!!! We have enjoyed every minute of sharing our amazing guests with you all and learning and growing along the way. We truly feel CONNECTION is a gift and know that when we connect with others, we connect with ourselves.
In this very short episode we talk about wrapping up Season one and taking the summer off to re-group, spend more time with family, and be ready to come back in September for Season two of Sharing Her Journey. We share some awesome guests we already have slated for September so we hope you will continue to support and follow along.
We will be taking new interviews in September, so if you know anyone who would be a good fit we would love you to reach out through our website and click on "Be Interviewed".
Thanks again for supporting Sharing Her Journey!
Have you heard of the ENNEAGRAM??!
It is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. It has 9 personality types and maps each of these on a diagram.
We dive into all things enneagram in this episode with expert Ashton! She talks about how it to use the enneagram as a TOOL that you can use to become a better version of yourself. It can help you realize why you (and others) do theings the way that they do. We can use it to grow into who we were created to be.
Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober is a certified Enneagram Consultant and Public Speaker. She has a MA in Psychology. Ashton has her own Enneagram and life coaching business, Enneagram Ashton. Ashton is a writer and wrote a book on the Enneagram for relationships. She lives in central Pennsylvania with her husband, sweet baby girl, and rescue puppy. Her "type" is a 2W3.
You for sure will want to check out her popular instagram account! She has fun graphics on all the 9 types and you can also find her there for enneagram consulting.
Find Ashton @enneagramashton
Find her book here 'Enneagrams for Relationships'
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How many of you feel like all your extra time and money goes towards being a "CLUB" mom? Is it worth it all?
If you are a dance mom, cheer mom, club basketball, or club V-ball we understand how draining it is to be at a competition all.weekend.long!! It is so tyring sitting all day long. Haha...From traveling out of town to the competition, doing all the makeup and hair, making sure you arrive early and on time, ...it's a lot. But we love the life lessons our children learn, the bonds they make, and the memories we cherish. Sometimes the parents can also be a bit entertaining and over the top.
In this episode we talk about our experiences and give some advice. The good, the bad, and the funny!!
(Currently we are a Dance mom, Club Volleyball mom, and Club Soccer mom)
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Jessica Brite Peterson is a motivational speaker and confidence coach. She is a wife to an entrepreneur and momma to 4 wonderful kids....After years of struggling with mom guilt and feeling like she was losing myself, she jumped into entrepreneurship and found her passions again. She realized that when she invests in herself, not only does her business thrive, but her family does too. Building a successful business has been the best self development journey. Having worked through her own mindset blocks -She is passionate about teaching other mommas how to be confident and certain without the sacrifice and guilt.
We had a great time talking with Jessica as she shared how she worked through it all to get to where she is at now.
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This episode we talk Mother's Day! What being a mom means to us, some funny gifts we have received, and how we celebrate this day for women. No matter if you have bilogical children, we celebrate women everwhere for your amazing contribution to society. We love you and hope you feel loved too!
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You do NOT want to miss this amazing vulnerable, emotional, and very powerful interview!!! Jenni is a married mother of 4 daughters that has lived in the Boise area for 16 years minus a 15 month trip around the country with her family in an airstream. She has a passion for being active in the outdoors such as trail running, mountain biking and skiing. She has had a variety of jobs including owning a custom picture framing business, being a case manager for refugees and now currently as a health coach. Jenni shares about her struggle with depression over a 20 year period, how she was able to pull out of it and how that lead to her new career as a Functional Medicine health coach where she helps people improve their mental and physical health through lifestyle changes. She shares with us a list of things you can do right now to start feeling better and how you can support loved ones who may struggle. You can read more of Jenni's airstream travels @theterrystaketheroadlesstraveled or find her professionally at Functional Medicine of Idaho. ------------------------
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Have you ever thought about how you want to be remembered when you die? What do you want to be said about you at your funeral? Thinking about your own mortality may make you re-evaluate how you want to live your life more fully.
What are some things you would want to be remembered for in this brief time we have here?
We had a great discussion about what matters and how we want to be remembered.
We hope to get you thinking about prioritizing your life NOW. Like Morgan Freeman says in the movie, 'The Bucket List', "You better get busy living, or get busy dying". It's your choice!
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Joy Anderson is on a mission to bring the mothers home. After becoming a single mother, she started a preschool (not a daycare) so she could stay home with her kids, create a consistent income, and make a difference in children's lives. As the Founder and CEO of Preschool System, she's helped thousands of women create their own successful local and online preschools. Joy truly exudes joy! We learned so much from her sharing her journey with us. She tells us about the realization that her 1st marriage needed to end and that she would now need to create income immediately to care for her children. This is a tough situation that so many mothers find themselves in....wanting to stay home with your children, but also needing an income. Joy turned fear into fire and is such an inspiration to women everywhere!! You can find Joy here at preschoolsystem.com Freepreschoolbook.com
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In this episode we chat all about relationships...From spouses to children. Collette had just returned from a relationship retreat in Jamaica with her husband Russell and she shares all the takeaways she learned with us. We talk about masculine vs feminine and how this pertains to a realtionship and impacts greatly how you interact. We discuss relationship develpment vs demand relationship and how you can change a realtionship with just one person....We open up and get real personal and vulnerable. Why is this still so hard to do?! How has your relationship changed this past year?
You can learn more in depth about Relationship Development from the experts Stacey & Paul Martino at www.relationshipdevelopment.org
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When Bethany Lee isn’t writing, she is elbow deep in garden soil or peppered with dust from a mountain trail. She is decidedly an “outside girl” and loves biking, hiking, and basically any activity that can be done in yoga pants —clearly, she was born to write a book about an adventure in the mountains. Bethany is a communications graduate who has a soft spot for young adults and all of the cringy moments they experience every day (It gets better, friends). A creative writer since early childhood, she uses humor, honesty, and whimsy to pull the readers in and invite them to laugh, relate, and introspect. Bethany currently resides in Lehi, Utah, with her husband, three kids, and garden.
We loved chatting with Bethany about not giving up on your dreams no matter what. Don't ever stop pursuing what sets your heart on fire....Keep going, keep believing, move past rejection, fear, and failure. We also talked about helping teens understand their worth, favorite books, imposter syndrome, and more!
Bethany is officially an author after her book finally got published 10 years after she wrote it!! Her book is titled "Called Upon" and she is offering our listeners a deal. Head over to bethanylee.com and use the code journey60 for 60% off the book. You can also find her on instagram @bethanyrlee81
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What are some things that scare you?
Have you ever been afraid to try new things?
Maybe Travel solo? Even just going to lunch or the movies alone can be hard for some people. How could this help you grow?
Have you wanted to try a new sport or start a new business?
In this episode we talk about Kirsten last minute trip to Mexico flying solo to meet up with some women she had never met in person! What she learned and why it is good to get out of your comfort zone.
Nicole talks about her upcoming adventure, trying something she has never done before!
We hope this episode encourages you to get uncomfortable!
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Brittany has been through some major hardships in her life. She has come out strong, brave, courageous, and learning she has always been good enough! Her story has many twists and turns. She has been through SO much!!
Lots of scary life events from a brain tumor, cervical cancer, coping with a serious accident her dad was in, being in 2 very abusive relationships, to even being kidnapped.
In 2017 she was crying on her living room floor wishing her life would end. When her life finally unravelled in 2018 and she was left for another woman, she chose the greatest victory of all.. learning how to love the woman looking in the mirror, and she turned her dreams into a reality.
It was a long journey to learn to love herself. After all she went through she was so afraid to trust herself again, because she had believed so many lies in her relationships. At times she was made to think all the problems were hers. She would question why she was not good enough in those relationships...what she learned was she is always good enough.
Brittany Alysia is now the owner/founder of Make Life Your Bitch. As an online coach she teaches female entrepreneurs from around the world, how to use the power of their story to create and market a business they love. You can find more about her here Facebook: Brittany Alysia
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Collette had the amazing opportunity to meet and spend some time with Nick Santonastasso. He talked to her kids about mindset, and even wrestled with Russell.
Nick was born with Hanhart Syndrome, a genetic disorder which stunts growth of limbs in babies, often leaving them with undeveloped organs. The survival rate for those with the condition is 30%.
Nick wrestled in highschool and went on to become a successful bodybuilder, fitness athlete, and motivational speaker.
Listen in as she shares with us her experience and what she learned from Nick.
You can find Nick @nicksantonastasso
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HggoLfiAoQ4 Video referrenced Tony Robbins (mindset)
Mandy has been coaching client of all ages and backgrounds, personally and professionally, for more than twenty years. She received much of her professional training by working directly with numerous high-profile and pioneering trainers in the motivational and self-development industries and has more than 30,000 hrs of one on one coaching experience.
Mandy's mission is to EMPOWER people to stop giving their power away, and tap into their own intuition to guide them.
Mandy shares how we can use the power of assessments in business and in life. From Disc, to Enneagram, Myers Briggs, Strengths finder, to the 5 Love Languages they are all so helpful in navigating relationships and getting to know ourselves better.
We also talk about her personal journey of course, leaving a tumultuous relationship, and ultimately finding the love of her life, her husband Kurtis.
Book recommendation: "When the Body Says No" by Gabor Mate
You can find more of Mandy on instagram @mandyjkeene and Facebook @ Mandy Keene
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Have you ever wondered where things all began and how couples start dating and then eventually ended up together? Everyone has "their" story.
Well, since it's close to Valentine's Day we thought it would be fun to share our dating stories and how we ended up with our hubbies, and eventually married so many year ago! How did it begin, who tried the hardest, who played hard to get, who was engaged previously, who wrote letters to each other for 2 years, and more!
We even learned a few new things about each of us that we didn't know before recording!!
It's great to take a walk down memory lane and remember it all.
The three of these young guys (our hubbies) had some patience, some romance, and big hearts to win us over!
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Kelly Shockley is a doctor of CAUSE (chiropractic) board certified in sports medicine and specialized in clinical nutrition. She owns a clinic in Colorado, loves jiu-jitsu, kick-boxing, hiking, and is a recovering ultra marathon runner. She is also full-time single mama of an active 9 yr. old boy.
Kelly's story goes back to her childhood always being a super sick...going from one doctor to the next, test after test being run, heavily medicated with no answers or solutions in sight. During this decade of life she learned a lot about the human body and how it worked. She learned things that most doctors don't know or understand, which led her to her profession today. She is able to give back people's lives the same way she was given hers back.
Kelly is passionate about helping other women have limitless energy, ninja-like focus, the ability to keep up with their kids, enjoy time with their spouse, and all around live more life!!
We all could use more energy everyday!
You can find Dr Kelly on instagram @drkellyshockley
https://corehealthlabs.com/workshop
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Is life better with Botox?? In this week’s episode, we talk all about aging gracefully. So many of us are obsessed with looking young.
Is social media increasing our need to compare to those we see around us? If everyone uses a face filter and that is all we see and compare to our selves then we aren't comparing reality to reality. We must stop comparing and be ourselves.
If you feel more confident with a bit of filler and Botox, you do you. If you want to grow out and embrace your grays you do you. Listen along as we tackle this sticky subject!
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We were so honored and excited to chat with our very special guest Rachel Pedersen! She is a wife and mama to 3 kiddos, an Award-winning Social Media Strategist, viral Author, Speaker, and Social Media Educator.
We talk about Rachel's early years as a single mom working as a hair stylist, struggling just to make ends meet...to how she got to where she is today.
We talk about overcoming self-doubt, body image, tiktok, motivation, juggling it all, and more.
We love Rachel's spunk, drive, heart, and all the good she is bringing to this world! You do not want to miss this very inspiring story!
Find more of Rachel on instagram and TikTok @themrspedersen
www.rachelpedersen.com
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Our first episode of 2021 with just the 3 of us catching up after the holidays and chatting about the New Year and how we plan to embrace our current selves. We talk about our hopes, intentions, and more!
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Kari Gray grew up in Washington, has 6 children and 10 grandkids. Loves to read, swim, & watching her kids play sports. She is one of the most joyful, happiest people you will meet. We were in awe at what she has overcome in her life.
She lost both her parents at a young age when their plane went down, a short while later Kari became paralyzed in an unusual accident while in college, had to adjust to her new reality...
Later in life she is involved in a large auto accident involving her and her kids, she loses her husband later in life suddenly, then overcomes cancer, and even more..... but despite all her trials she chooses JOY everyday.
“Life gets harder and harder…but with every challenge your capacity to deal with hard things increases." Kari has so many lessons learned and ways she has gotten through all that life has dealt her.
Everyone has different challenges in life. Kari says, "You either chose to progress and do your best, or have a pity party.”
We were SO inspired by Kari and know you will be too!
Thanks for being here...If you enjoyed the podcast we would sure love it if you rated and reviewed us!!
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In this special series we are re-releasing our most popular episodes from 2020. Coming in at #3 is "Overcoming Childhood Trauma: Your Past Doesn't Define Who You Will Become" with Aricka Beck.
And that is a wrap for us in 2020! We hope you have a spectacular 2021 and we will see you all soon!
Love,
Collette, Kirsten, and Nicole
Aricka Beck is a wife, a mother to 6 beautiful children, a public speaker, a blogger, and is on a mission to help others. She started her blog "Spiritually Armed" to share her journey, as well as share other's stories to help women feel they are not alone.
She grew up in a very difficult family situation, which caused her to leave home at only 15 yrs. old. She talks openly about what it was like being surrounded with addiction and abuse, and how she was able to overcome her circumstances.
Show notes: Hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme morning sickness)
Find her Blog at: www.bespirituallyarmed.com
Facebook: Spiritually Armed
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In this special series we are re-releasing our most popular episodes from 2020. Coming in at #2 is "The Startup Wives Club: Life With an Entrepreneur". Enjoy!
In this episode, we all talk about our individual journeys as wives of entrepreneurs. Each of our husbands has never worked for an employer! Starting a business can be scary, risky, and overwhelming.
Supporting a spouse behind the scenes is not always easy. There are definitely "seasons" in the process of building a startup business. There are also perks to having a husband home working and/or able to set his own schedule.
Collette starts out talking about her experiences and lessons learned while supporting Russell Brunson, co-founder of Click Funnels. Nicole then shares her story of Dan and how he started onlinejobs.ph. Kirsten tells her tips for how to hold on tight to the roller coaster that is being married to an entrepreneur.
Check out the boys' companies here:
ClickFunnels.com
OnlineJobs.ph
RepurposeInitiative.org
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In this special series we are re-releasing our most popular episodes from 2020. This episode by Jen Bobodzhanov called "When Your Harshest Critic is YOU" comes in at #1. Enjoy!
"Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others."
Ever since she was a young girl, Jen Bobodzhanov struggled with her own self-image. In her eyes, she was flawed from head to toe. Listen along as she shares her incredibly heartwarming journey of healing and triumph and the breakthrough she experienced to finally loving herself. Her story touched our hearts and is impacting many others through the community she has created at her Barre3 studio.
To find out more about Jen and her studio Barre 3, please visit https://barre3.com/studio-locations/eagle
Or find her on Instagram @barre3eagle and @jenuinjoy
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What better way to celebrate our ONE YEAR Podcast anniversary then with none other than Jenna Kutcher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She does not do many podcast interviews, so we were truly honored and excited to have her share her incredible journey with us!
If you don't know Jenna...you need to. She is a wife, mama, host of the extremely successful podcast 'The Goal Digger', and online marketing expert who teaches others how to make a living doing what they love.
Jenna is one of the most inspiring women we have had the pleasure to interview. She is so down to earth and what you see is truly what you get.
We chat about the secret to a happy marriage and some things her and her husband do to continue growing on their own, while still choosing one another.
We talk about her obsession with creating legacy by documenting her life by capturing all the moments on camera. (Jenna actually got her start in the wedding photographer business!)
She shares how she has confidence in her body and inspires others to also. Instead of being at war with her body, she would rather put her energy into loving herself.
Jenna shares her experiences with her miscarriages, pregnancy, and how she's planning for the future.
We talk about her fears, and the work/life balance myth, how motherhood has impacted her, and more!
We especially loved the story shared about her breast-feeding at a table of powerhouse business men without any apologies.
She answers some fun questions like what her "pump-up" song is, tells us about her tattoos, her favorite podcast interview, her dream interviews, and the reason behind the color orange she always wears! (It is the sweetest reason ever)
Jenna is as real as they come, which is clearly why she is such a successful woman loved by thousands. We were incredibly inspired and motivated by her and know that you will be too.
You can find Jenna here and on instagram @jennakutcher and @goaldiggerpodcast
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In this episode we share with you some of our favorite things for Holiday gift ideas or just for yourself! We talk about party ideas, gift exchanges, group gifts, and how we as women take on a lot of the shopping stress, BUT don't have to do it all.
We also talk about our upcoming ONE YEAR Anniversary of the podcast and what we have learned, favorite shows, and what we are excited for sharing this next year!! We are just getting started! We are so honored and grateful for all of YOU being here and joining us on this journey.
We also cannot wait for our special anniversary guest next week!!!
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Hair Turban
Scalp stimulator
Hair ties
Geometry towels
Chopper
Beanies from an Olive Grove
Sorel boots
Synergy Kombucha
The Chocolat Bar (they ship!)
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There is not much that Shea Fisher-Durfey does not do! She is an Australian born Singer/Songwriter, Cowgirl, Fashion Model, Fashion Designer, Fitness expert, Jewelery Designer, and rodeo champion. She is also a wife and mom of two adorable girls.
In 1998 her family moved to America, where Shea was first introduced to Country Music. She signed her first record deal at only sixteen! She has had four #1 songs in Australia and a CMT Top 20 song in the U.S.
After her record company folded, Shea started her buckle company, her jewelry line, and later Shea Baby boots.
She still competes in Barrel Racing, and recently released a brand new pop-country single called 'Imagine".
Shea says this is the season for music. This inspirational lady wants to show her daughters that whether you're a mom or not, and regardless of age, you can be successful as a woman.
We talk about how the road to her success wasn't always smooth for her. There are still lots of ups and downs along the way. Shea is one amazing woman we know you will be inspired by her journey!!
Shea loves the quote, ‘Failure is one step closer to success’ She says, "I have never been afraid to fail, I would rather try something and it not work out then not try it and think, what if?”.
Christmas is just around the corner so download the single and grab yourself a copy of her new album. Check out Shea’s websites for some fashion inspiration.
www.sheamichellebuckles.com www.sheababy.com www.sheafisher.com
Self-Care is so much more than just getting a pedicure!
Physical, emotional, spiritual, social, personal, home, and more.
This time of year things can get crazy and especially in 2020. We have to take care of ourselves so we can also take care of others.
We chat about the mental load we as women take on and what each of us personally do to stay in a good place.
**Recommend reading "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It" by Kamal Ravikant
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When it comes to fashion really all have the same problem... Closets full of clothes and nothing to wear! Right?!!
Wardrobe stylist Delee taught us what slow fashion is and how to implement it in our lives and closets.
Slow fashion is a mindset shift. Look at your closet. How do you wear your clothes? How do you care for your clothes? AND how do you discard those clothes? Do you consume consciously?
We talked about 3 ways to find our personal style like Stacey London:
- Comfort. What makes us feel comfortable in our skin what works best for your body and lifestyle.
- Style. How to make proportions work for our body style things in a while to look current and stylish.
- Self-expression. What message do these clothes say? Embrace your body and there is beauty in being yourself.
Who is ready to overhaul your closet now?
You can find more of Delee over at @thestylistnextdoor_ut
Delete also recommends watching the documentary the "True Cost" on amazon prime to learn even more.
We will also be adding a list of all her favorite places to shop sustainable fashion in our private Facebook group.
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Can Journaling be therapeutic self-care? YES!
In this episode we talk about our experiences with journaling and how life changing it can be!
Pen in hand, writing out all the thoughts, the dreams, & the heartache can be very cathartic. Who would have thought putting thoughts on paper could be so powerful?! When we write things down they become true.
Journaling has been shown to reduce stress, increase memory, and keep thoughts and memories organized. Being able to look back on your growth can be exciting and rewarding.
Journal your LIFE into existence!
We'd love to hear your experiences! Do you journal?
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Shauna Sauer is a Mom to 5 and Nonna to 3 grandkids with 2 more on the way. She has experienced much in her life including the divorce of her parents, losing her dad to suicide, becoming a step-mom, starting her own business with her husband, and graduating college with 3 small kids. All of these experiences prepared her for her biggest challenge, which happened in 2012 when she lost her oldest daughter in a texting and driving accident. Taylor Sauer was headed home from college when she decided to start texting and posting on social media. Her final post read, "Driving and Facebooking is not safe, haha." The accident got a lot of media attention, which in turn helped the Sauer Family change the laws about texting and driving in Idaho with the state recently passing a Hands Free law. Since the accident Shauna has shared her story with hundreds at schools, companies, driver's ed classes, church groups, and many others. She continues to share the story of how Taylor's decision to use her phone affected her family and hopes to change how people both young and old view this deadly addiction. Texting and driving creates a ripple effect...But Taylor's story also has created a positive Ripple Effect by Shauna sharing her story and saving so many lives. We were so honored to hear Shauna and Taylor's story and hope you share this with others and remember to "PUT IT DOWN" Don't let your send be the end... You can find more info. on the Facebook page Taylorscorner and also at Taylorscorner.org
We believe establishing family traditions and making memories is important. In this episode we talk about some fun things we do to celebrate Halloween. From neighborhood Spook alleys, to chatting about what we have our kids do with ALL the candy, to who is afraid of spiders, we cover it all. Collette's family even stays over night in a tiny town at an old school building with paranormal activity! So Scary!!! We would love to hear some of your spooky traditions. Head over to our social and let us know.
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Dannie is a mom of 3 boys, divorced and remarried, a breast cancer survivor, barre3 instructor, an artist, an areola micro pigmentation specialist specialist and a Christian. All of these things have come together and created the opportunity to empower breast cancer survivors-and all women-to rebuild after trauma (whether from cancer or other circumstances). She is Idaho's first areola micro pigmentation specialist! She has seen over 350 patients and started a non-profit Tit For Tat Collective aimed at helping breast cancer survivors with all aspects of recovery and treatment, also providing services to those who cannot afford the procedure.
Through Dannie's experience as a Barre3 instructor over the past 2 years, she has learned that many women (not just cancer survivors) are at odds with their bodies. Her goal is to creat a safe space for ALL women to begin to put themselves back together so that true, meaningful and lasting healing can begin and flourish. This begins with self-love for everyone.
You can find Dannie and her photography and micropigmentation contact info. at dannienicholson.com and instagram @whatablessedmess
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Two things they say to never discuss: Religion & Politics
We decide to dive on in and talk about politics and relationships.
Listen, love, and learn. Maintaining relationships should come first and foremost in every situation. Keeping things respectful should always be number one priority.
Please exercise your right to VOTE! Participate in the process and your local communities. Most importantly love the person first.
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Sara has been married for 20 years, has 4 kiddos, is a retired ICU nurse, and a die hard homeschooler.
In 2018 Sara's then 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. As you can imagine it was a shock and a very difficult experience. Sara shares her experience learned with others...so that her struggle wasn't for nothing and so it can help lift others. She is a firm believer that when we look, we can find goodness in any experience. Today her daughter is healthy and living her best 4 year old life.
You can find Sara on instagram @sara.a.peterson where she shares tons of stuff about custom education and loves helping parents figure out their child's education.
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We all LOVE where we live! In this episode we talk about all our favorite places to eat, play, and do in Boise, Idaho.
We would love to hear your favorites as well!
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Have you craved to understand your strengths but struggled with feelings of insufficiency?
Our guest Heather Glenn thought that motherhood would fill that void but discovered that, although wonderful and fulfilling, a void still existed.
She began a journey to understand what she had to offer. She began to take more responsibility for her own fulfillment and progress. She finally began to understand why she had struggled to find work that she excelled in. Heather had been chasing jobs for the wrong reasons.
She tells us how she was finally able to understand her passion/vision/strengths. This process is what led her to start the work she does now.
Heather helps you find YOUR strengths so you can find your own path. She also works a lot with teens and young adults to help guide them through the process of what path they should take.
Whether you are an entrepreneur or seeking a conventional career, you will rise faster and work smarter when you leverage your strengths to increase your capacity. Cultivating your best qualities is how to create a fulfilling future!
You can find Heather at www.alignedambition.com where she has many helpful tools and resources.
Instagram @alignedambition
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Does this still happen after a certain age? How do you maintain relationship with your friends in your life? Is it ok to feel differently about hot-button topics? How do you handle differences of opinions? How do you deal with different personalities? How do you decide when to move on or create a boundary with a friend? Do you ever "fight" with your friends? Do you surround yourselves with people who think differently? Vote differently? Worship differently? Friendships that help us see things in a different way makes us more well rounded women.
Who has ever wanted to have a real wrestling match "fight" with their bestie?!
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Ash Morgan is the owner/founder of an all women's fitness gym called Her Body Fitness. She helps women who have forgotten to prioritize their health. We chatted back during the covid-19 lockdowns. She had to close her gym down temporarily. We discuss what she found that women really needed besides just accountability. Do you need that little boost to get back at it? OR just start?
Ash has her own podcast called "The Bad Ash Show". We "duel interviewed" and she asked us questions as well...we talk how we prioritize our health and how making that example for your kids is important.
You can find her on instagram @herbody_fitness
Facebook: Her Body Fitness
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Planning for a vacation can be stressful. Don't worry we've got you covered! How to pack and plan food for large groups...That too. Traveling with kids....We talk about some summer trips, tips and tricks, and how we prepare. Camping, family reunions, and Collette driving her big van!
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It looks as though Fall 2020 school year will look a lot different to many families. Some may be doing online school, while a lot of parents will be homeschooling their kids for the first time! In this episode we sit down with Sara (a self-proclaimed die hard homeschooler) and talk homeschooling. Sara has 4 kiddos and lots of experience with custom education. She also loves helping parents figure out their child's education. She answers the biggest question she gets all the time.... "What does a homeschool day look like?"
You can find more of Sara on instagram @sara.a.peterson
Go check out www.takingbackeducation.com for some amazing education freebies!
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We were so honored to interview Annie Grace. She is changing SO many lives!
Annie is the author of This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life. Annie grew up in a one-room log cabin without running water or electricity outside of Aspen, Colorado. She discovered a passion for marketing and after graduating with a Masters of Science (Marketing) she dove into corporate life. At the age of 26, Annie was the youngest vice president in a multinational company, and her drinking career began in earnest. At 35, in a global C-level marketing role, she was responsible for marketing in 28 countries and drinking almost two bottles of wine a night. Knowing she needed a change but unwilling to submit to a life of deprivation and stigma, Annie set out to find a painless way to regain control. Annie no longer drinks and has never been happier. She left her executive role to write this book and share This Naked Mind with the world. In her free time, Annie loves to ski, travel (26 countries and counting), and enjoy her beautiful family. Annie lives with her husband and three children in the Colorado mountains.
Find Annie here: https://thisnakedmind.com
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In this episode the tables were turned and Kaci Brown from 'Amplify My Impact' interviews us! It was so fun to talk about our mission, vision, and our WHY. We talk about how we want to empower women by sharing our journeys. We talk about what it takes to live with purpose, help others not feel alone, and how we hope to share that when we embrace connecting with others we all lift each other up.
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After Kaci's husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor her family's life was turned upside down.
Kaci's incredible journey is so inspiring! She is an entrepreneur who has grown her business to over 7 figures all during this difficult time in their life, all while raising her young family and helping take care of her husband.
You'll be as awed as we were on Kaci's indomitable spirit, reliance on God, and sheer will to overcome life's most trying challenges over the last 9 years.
*After this episode was recorded during her husband's recent MRI scans the medical team found some flares of activity, so they are going in for surgery again soon. Prayers are with them all as they face this new battle.
Her families new mantra with this new battle is "I can. I will. I must"
Find more of Kaci @kacibrownhq and @amplifymyimpact
www.amplifymyimpact.com
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Raising teens is not for the faint of heart. Between us all we have SIX teenagers!! We love them all more than anything. In this episode we talk about everything from tips and tricks, experiences, to mistakes we have made along the way.
Recommended Books:
Untangled by Lisa Damour
The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans by Josh Shipp
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Ashlee talks about her journey to find peace after the murder of her husband Emmett. Emmett was shot and killed in a Walgreens parking lot by the husband of a secret mistress. Ashlee was made a widow at only the age of 28 with 5 young kids. Her husband's death left her looking for answers, while also feeling broken. To help heal, she starting writing and sharing her pain with others. She is now the author of a book series, 'The Moments We Stand'. She also founded the nonprofit A Reason to Stand, which helps those who have survived trauma. Ashlee remarried and has 6 kids, with 7 on the way! We know you will be inspired by her story of hope.
You can find her @areasontostand and @themomentswestand
www.themomentswestand.com
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Yes, we are talking all things HAIR! All three of us have naturally curly hair... We are sharing our tips, experiences, and why you should embrace your curls with confidence!
Do you have trouble with frizz, or not knowing how to enhance your curls? What products to use, how to style, what cuts work, what type of curl, etc....It can be so over whelming to know what to do or where to even start.
Plopping, root clips, "no poo" shampoo, microfiber towels, buffs... say WHAT?!! We talk about it ALL in this episode.
www.devacurl.com
Curly Girl Method
some favorite accounts: @bosscurl @honestlizhere
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Shauna is a wife, mother of 3 kids, a senior project manager, and a writer. She shared a heartfelt message about racism and her son on Facebook that inspired this episode. Shauna sat down with us and shared her wonderful story about adopting her African-American son Kyler.... He was only 5 yrs. old when he first experienced racism. Listen as she tells their story.
We know by hearing her journey, it will improve our journey.
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Our guest shares with us her journey of Bipolar II. She is a wife and mother to two little boys. She was diagnosed with Bipolar II at age 13. We talk about her journey to where she is at today and why she decided to open up and share to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Her mission is to spread awareness about bipolar, depression, anxiety and other mental illness. "Bipolar does not define me" she says. Her husband is an incredible support and wrote a guidebook on "How to Love Someone who is Depressed."
**We also wanted to note we did our interview right during the Covid lockdowns. We are so grateful for our guests courage and bravery to speak with us.
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Molly experienced the unthinkable when her two year old daughter died in a tragic accident. She shares with us her story and how authentic connection with others is what saved her life after her daughter lost hers. Today Molly teaches individuals and companies the intrinsic value of connecting with others. Molly is a keynote speaker, emcee, life coach, writer, singer, comedian, dancer, & actress. She is married and has 3 children. She founded her non-profit, “A Good Grief”. You can find her: @smallyspice www.mollybicejackson.com ------------------------
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How can we find ways to show love more to those we care about? This thought led us to re-visit the popular 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman.
Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical touch. Each one is important. Learning your partner's, children's, and friend's, primary love language will help you create a stronger bond in your relationship.
Visit www.5lovelanguages.com
Yara Golden gave us the scoop on how she was able to tell herself a positive "story" about moments in her life that gave her a bullet proof mindset!
We talked about everything from divorce, to relationships, to co-parenting, and more.
She tells us how she got her start in online business as a Relationship Coach. She found that most relationships struggle because of BAD communication.
Yara became obsessed with figuring out what makes someone a GREAT communicator, and realized that a simple shift in the way we communicate with each other can dramatically repair and build—not just personal relationships, but entire businesses.
This episode really has something for everyone!
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We had the opportunity to attend (virtually) Rachel Hollis's Rise X Live conference and it was AMAZING!!
The energy was incredible, the speakers value-packed, and we left committed to being better moms, wives, sisters, friends, and women.
In this episode we discuss our takeaways and the lessons we learned. If you had a chance to attend as well, let us know on Facebook or Instagram, we'd love to hear from you!
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In 2008 Holly gave birth to her first child, a sweet daughter diagnosed with autism. One year later was in an emergency air ambulance wondering if their little girl would live through the night. They were told Annabelle had a severe form of epilepsy, and if they weren't able to find the right medication that stopped her catastrophic seizures, she would die within 48 hrs.
Follow along as Holly shares her journey of how she thrives with a child with special needs (plus 3 other kids!), manages to run a household, and her own marketing firm. We are sure her story will inspire you as much as it did us.
As Holly puts it, "You can design a life for your specific situation."
Check her out on Instagram: Hello Holly Flick
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We loved sitting down with Whitney and talking about her journey to how she found her calling as a Money Coach. She shares some personal and vulnerable things about her growing up and how it shaped her into the amazing person she is today. She also shares how she helps people go from living paycheck to paycheck to being confident with money in the bank. Find out how she paid off $30k in 10 months and how she helps others get out of debt, learn to budget, and more...Whitney is an all around genuine human. You must checkout her podcast called 'Money Nerds' where you can learn even more money tips and tricks. Listen to her podcast here and follow her on Instagram
Book mentioned in this episode: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
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If you have ever hated the saying, "Everything happens for a reason." or "It could be worse." this episode is for you!
We explore the topic of positivity and how it can be destructive in some cases. This was an interesting topic we had not thought of a lot before discussing. We all have certain behaviors in ourselves or when talking others could result in this. We need to be more aware. Some of these could be hiding how we really feel, shaming others for feeling negative emotions, feeling guilty for having negative emotions, or dismissing our own emotions. Sometimes just reframing how we express our emotions or say things can change a situation.
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Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, and step mom. She is a lover of all things active, a member of the LDS church, and a fellow podcaster. During her first marriage her husband struggled with pornography and coming to terms with the fact that he is gay. They stayed married for years after he acknowledged these issues and ultimately they ended up getting a divorce.
Today Jessica, her ex, and her husband considers her divorce one of the things she is most proud of in her life. On their podcast Husband In Law, all three of them share their stories of love, marriage, infidelity, coming out, divorce, dating and second marriages. In this episode Jessica shares with us her story!
She lives her life un-apologetically. She has a book called " It's Not You, It's Me", a guide to taking yourself out of other people's drama.
You can find more about Jessica at husband_in_law
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Today more then ever our homes have become refuges from today's crazy times. "Our homes have the power to nurture and support us, or drain and discourage us." We talk about ways our home can center us, bring comfort, and security. It is so important to learn to love the space we are in, regardless of the size or budget. Being able to express ourselves and our style by surrounding ourselves with order and things we love is so important to our well being. Kirsten works full time as an Interior Designer and has had the opportunity to work with both Nicole and Collette to transform their homes, one room at a time. She talks about where you can start, what to start with, and how to create homework spaces. We discuss what to do if you are starting a new build, as well as small things you can do to make your current space function better, as well as why window treatments and art are way underrated. Deciding HOW you live in a home is also a good place to start. Nicole and Collette tell us a little about some rooms they had re-modeled or re-designed and how it affected them. If you would like more tips and ideas or to find more of Kirsten's work you can find her on... Instagram KirstenBrocknerInteriors.com Facebook
Maria Simpson is married to her high school sweetheart Jed, together they have 5 children and love to ski and boat together. She has been a personal trainer for the past 9 years. After developing very disordered eating and compulsive exercise habits she took time off to recover. Once recovered she found herself 45 lbs. heavier, struggling with body shame, and realized she needed to separate her worth from her body size and improve her relationship with food. As she did this her passion shifted towards helping others learn to do the same. She hopes to empower women to find the food freedom and body acceptance that she now enjoys.
We had such a great conversation as Maria shared her journey and how she was able to ditch diet culture and choose body love.
She wrote an ebook as well as workbook filled with everything she learned to help guide others to becoming Body Love Bosses. You can find those on her website: www.bodyloveboss.com
www.Instagram.com/bodyloveboss
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In this episode we talk about HOW and WHY to set healthy boundaries with anyone. This can take courage, practice, and patience especially with close family members. Collette shares some of her personal journey with her biological dad and how she has learned to set those boundaries. She talks about some of her childhood experiences, what she has learned along the way, and how it has made her strong. We also talk a little about how we are all coping with our new normal (aka Corona virus lockdown life). We’d love to have you join us over on our private Facebook group here: Sharing Her Journey Facebook Group
In this episode of Sharing Her Journey, we interview Ashley Surma, the founder of For The Good, a community created to empower and elevate you to live a purpose-driven life. She hosts the For The Good Podcast with her husband Jordan. She is a speaker and writer - who is currently working on publishing her first book focused on the power of resiliency and how we have the ability to transform pain into purpose.
Ashley gave us some wonderful ideas on how to change our mindset.
She got vulnerable and shared with us about her dad's struggle with addiction and how she was able to forgive him.
For more on Ashley's work and to connect, please find her online:
www.Facebook.com/ForTheGoodOfficial
www.Instagram.com/ForTheGoodOfficial
ForTheGood.com
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Chelsea isn't your average "IT guy." She has a Bachelor's Degree in CIT Emphasis in Networking and Cybersecurity, is CompTIA Security+ Certified, and was named a Women Changing The Tech World Today. Chelsea is a wife and mother of 3, believes music changes moods, and is an advocate for ending cyberbullying.
In this episode we talk with Chelsea about how to protect your kids from the dangers of the internet. Listen in as she gives us practical tips to keep our kids safe.
Links from the podcast:
Bark Technology App (Use code ZQP32QQ to get 20% off for life)
OpenDNS (now called Cisco Umbrella)
Gabb Wireless
Chelsea's Family Tools
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After 3 years of near constant pain, Kirsten was finally diagnosed with a prolapsed uterus and endometriosis. After lots of consultation with her doctors, friends, and family, Kirsten decided to have a hysterectomy.
In this podcast, Nicole and Kirsten discuss in details what led Kirsten to make this decision and talk about her recovery during week one, what she has been going through, how she has felt, and what she has learned about herself and her body.
Ashley Dickerson is a stay at home mom who is passionate about Jesus, her husband Todd, and their 3 girls. She calls them her Dickerson Divas! Yes, Todd is totally outnumber by his girls but together they embrace that girly lifestyle and love living life with their babies. Ashley is currently building an online group for supportive spouses. She learned an important lesson from her old position as a nursery director - the big world of community importance, especially for the unsung heroes. Being married to a successful entrepreneur has also taught her some important life lessons about having a village of people you can rely on when your spouse is out there working way more than 9-5. She has taken those two big lessons and is wanting to reach the world for the supportive spouses who stand by and support their spouse while they chase after their dreams and callings. Ashley really enjoys meeting new people and traveling. Through her travels she realizes how beautiful the world is and how important it is for everyone to just feel noticed. She tries every day to make someone smile by an act of service. She says “When I leave this world, I want people to remember me by the way I made them feel. I know I will have accomplished exactly what my heart desires if they smile when they think of our relationship.” Follow her on Instagram at @saucy_senorita
Have you ever read a book and it impacted you so much that you thought everyone must read it too?!
Well this was that for us, so we decided to share some of our very favorite parts and why it meant so much to us and how it relates in EVERY way to our podcast and our mission of bringing connection to women everywhere.
We loved this book so much and hope our thoughts on it uplift and inspire you!
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Monica is a wife, mom of 4 small humans, a weekly podcaster at On the Brighter Side and a Marriage Enthusiast. She loves researching what makes a strong and healthy relationship and sharing that knowledge with anyone who will listen. Her newest endeavor is helping women feel more love, romance, passion, pleasure and intimacy in their lives and marriages.
Monica shared her journey with us about how she broke outside her comfort zone, found her mission, and built true CONFIDENCE. She took her initial insecurities about being a SAHM and found her own path by DOING and doing some more. We love her drive and ambition to make things happen. We know you will be inspired by her story and her passion to help others!
onthebrightersideoflife.com
onthebrightersideofmarriage.com
justdosomegood.org
instagram: @monitanner1 @justdosomegood
facebook: On The Brighter Side
In this episode we all talk about our individual journeys as wives of entrepreneurs. Each of our husbands have never worked for an employer! Starting a business can be scary, risky, and overwhelming.
Supporting a spouse behind the scenes is not always easy. There are definitely "seasons" in the process to building a startup business. There are also perks to having a husband home working and/or able to set his own schedule.
Collette starts out talking about her experiences and lessons learned while supporting Russell Brunson, co-founder of Click Funnels. Nicole then shares her story of Dan and how he started onlinejobs.ph. Kirsten tells her tips for how to hold on tight to the roller coaster that is being married to an entrepreneur.
Check out the boys' companies here:
ClickFunnels.com
OnlineJobs.ph
RepurposeInitiative.org
Aricka Beck is a wife, a mother to 6 beautiful children, a public speaker, a blogger, and is on a mission to help others. She started her blog "Spiritually Armed" to share her journey, as well as share other's stories to help women feel they are not alone.
She grew up in a very difficult family situation, which caused her to leave home at only 15 yrs. old. She talks openly about what it was like being surrounded with addiction and abuse, and how she was able to overcome her circumstances.
Show notes: Hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme morning sickness)
Find her Blog at: www.bespirituallyarmed.com
Facebook: Spiritually Armed
Instagram: spiritually_armed
In this episode we talk about all the crazy diets we have tried in the past (and there were some CRAZY ones!) and how we have managed our health by finding a good balance between clean eating, exercise, and good mental health.
None of us are perfect at it, but these are some of the secrets we have learned to make it easier.
Some of our favorite supplements mention in this episode: Clean Simple Eats and Organifi.
Do you have a crazy diet story you have experienced? We would love to hear about it! Head over to our Instagram and use the hashtag #sharingherjourneypodcast to tell us your tales!
We loved sitting down with Tara and talking about the modern day health epidemic we call anxiety...
Tara Bixby is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the voice behind courageously.u, a fierce mental health advocate, an anxiety enthusiast, and, most importantly, an everyday girl who gets it. After struggling alone for years, she did the work, learned the tools, and is now on a mission to help women get out of their heads and into their lives.
Listen along to Tara's journey for the ways she has overcome her anxiety and how you can do the same.
To connect with and learn more about Tara, please follow her on Instagram and Facebook at @courageously.u or at her website, https://courageouslyu.com/
Books that Tara recommends...
A Mind of Your Own
The Four Agreements
Rewire Your Anxious Brain
The Worry Trick
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Although all our little babies and toddlers have grown up, we look back with great memories and a little bit of sadness from when our babies were babies. The years really fly by so fast! We understand that the days can seem long and tiresome, but oh so rewarding. There is nothing like being woken up by a smiling baby at 6:00am!
We talk about some of the funny moments, some struggles, and of course tips from those days, and how we are doing our best to raise good humans.
Are you in the thick of those toddlers or baby years? Share your journey with us on Facebook! We'd love to hear all about it!
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"Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others."
Ever since she was a young girl, Jen Bobodzhanov struggled with her own self image. In her eyes, she was flawed from head to toe. Listen along as she shares her incredibly heartwarming journey of healing and triumph and the breakthrough she experienced to finally loving herself. Her story touched our hearts and is impacting many others through the community she has created at her Barre3 studio.
To find out more about Jen and her studio Barre 3, please visit https://barre3.com/studio-locations/eagle
Or find her on Instagram @barre3eagle and @jenuinjoy
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Mom guilt. We all experience it and it's never fun. As we go about the hustle and bustle of life we aren't always able to be there for our kids like we want (or they expect!) to be.
But by making the effort to be present when we are with the littles as often as we can, we can make the connections that will last a lifetime. Finding the balance in life is what makes it so worthwhile.
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In this episode we sit down to talk with our good friend, Rani Child, about the universal connector of grief.
Both Rani and Nicole have lost their fathers and discuss how they have been able to cope with their grief, how to talk to people close to you going through grief, and how to leave your grief behind while still holding onto the legacy of your loved one.
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In this episode we talk about how two of us, Kirsten and Nicole, made the decision to have their breast implants removed after a series of health issues they both faced.
We talk about body image, what we wish we would have known before getting them, breast implant illness symptoms to look for, how we are doing after removal, and more.
For more info on this topic, visit: https://healingbreastimplantillness.com
You can also find the private group with over 100k women that we joined that helped us make the decision to remove our implants by going to https://facebook.com/groups/healingbreastimplantillness
For the new FDA warning on breast implants, visit: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/10/23/fda-recommends-new-warnings-breast-implants
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In this episode, we thought we'd take a minute to take you on a deeper dive into who each of us are. We want you to know us and we want to get to know you!
16 Personalities website mentioned in the show: https://www.16personalities.com
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In this episode, we interview our very first guest, Kim Jonas! Kim has been a dear friend of ours for years now and we chat with her about raising teen athletes.
Her tips and insights will help you navigate these tricky waters and maintain a healthy perspective around teen competition.
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Infertility can be frustrating and devastating. In this episode we share our own journeys with infertility and how we were ultimately able to overcome it.
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In this episode we share recent trips we have taken (including one to Tony Robbins' private resort in Fiji!) and the lessons learned along the way.
Come along with us as we share our journeys with you!
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Thank you so much for listening in to the very first episode of the Sharing Her Journey podcast!
We are your hosts, Nicole Goggins, Kirsten Brockner, and Collette Brunson and we started this project with the goal of helping women regain connection with one other. As much as technology has brought us together, many of us have never felt more isolated or alone.
Each week we share our stories, our struggles, and our triumphs on our journey to becoming the wives, mothers, sisters, and friends that we are as well as the tools we’re discovering that make our lives more meaningful.
We hope that our stories will help you feel more comfortable in sharing your own journey with those that you care about and help you build deeper relationships with the people you love.
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Thanks again for listening!