 Trigger warning & little person listening warning: This episode may trigger people who have gone through sexual trauma. We talk about sexual abuse. Please be aware of your environment when listening. Yet another insanely smart, insightful, brilliant woman who was put on this planet to help others, or in Britt's case, to help others' heal and move forward in their lives from whatever is holding them back. Britt Frank is a therapist, teacher, speaker, and trauma specialist who is committed to dismantling the mental health myths that keep us feeling STUCK and SICK. Her work focuses on empowering people to understand the inner mechanisms of their brains and bodies and how they connect. When we know how things work, the capacity for CHOICE is restored and life can and does change.  Plain and simple: Britt is the therapist we all wish we had. And we could have her! You can work with her through her business - the Greenhouse in Kansas City, or thx to a pandemic, anywhere virtually. I was introduced to her by my friend and previous guest Meredith Atwood of the Same 24 Hours Podcast. Meredith, I think I owe you a big one - having a personal connection to Britt is one of the highlights of my life right now. After you hear from her, I'm sure you'll feel the same. Be sure to get over to Instagram and follow her right now @brittfrank. Today I took the liberty to have a personal therapy session that I think you'll both enjoy and relate to the various angles. On that note, get ready for a good one. It's time to get Britt on the show. Notables from our conversation: Trauma definition: "There are Big T and Little T traumas. We all have trauma. It just depends on what degree." Sexual abuse: Communication is the key to helping stop or identify abuse when it is happening The Fuckery of Life: I just like this concept :) Guilt is actually important Stages of grief were actually designed for people who were dying. Britt uses the "4 tasks of grief." "The opposite of trauma is choice." "The Road to Happy starts with neutrality." Guilt is a gift. Shame is "I am bad." Guilt is "I did something bad." The floating head: The feeling of being disconnected from your body. The goal is to find happiness in our bodies. Start by assuming you're not crazy. The word perfect is a beast! For more Britt Frank: Connect with her on The Greenhouse Follow her on Social at @brittfrank Keep an eye out for her 2022 book "The Science of Stuck" 

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197 - You Are Not Crazy with Therapist Britt Frank

 Dr. Marisa Porges might be the most impressive person I've ever talked to. Here goes. Today Dr. Porges is the the eighth Head of School of The Baldwin School, a 130-year-old all-girls school outside of Philadelphia, that is renowned for academic excellence and preparing girls to be leaders and changemakers. She is an alumna of Baldwin and personally understands the power of its approach to educating girls: it provided the foundation for her own military service and work on national security and foreign affairs. Prior to joining Baldwin, Dr. Porges was a leading counterterrorism and national security expert. Most recently, she served in the Obama White House as a senior policy advisor and White House Fellow at the National Economic Council, where she oversaw the development of domestic cybersecurity and consumer protection policies. She also has served as a research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School and at the Council on Foreign Relations, where her research focused on counterterrorism. In these roles, she traveled alone throughout the Middle East and Afghanistan to conduct research, interview former members of Al Qaeda and the Taliban, meet with Syrian rebel fighters in hiding, and serve as an embedded civilian advisor at NATO military headquarters in Afghanistan. She also worked as a counterterrorism policy advisor in the U.S. Department of Treasury and as a foreign affairs advisor in the U.S. Department of Defense. In all these roles, she stood out as one of a few – if not the only – women present, at any given time.  Dr. Porges started her career on active duty in the U.S. Navy, flying jets off carriers as a naval flight officer on EA-6B Prowlers. Ten years after the Navy first allowed women to fly jets into combat, she pursued her dream of being launched off an aircraft carrier while serving her country. She earned a B.A. in geophysics from Harvard, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and a PhD in war studies from King’s College London. Her awards include the National Committee on American Foreign Policy 21st Century Leader Award and the NATO Medal for service in Afghanistan. Dr. Porges lives outside of Philadelphia, with her family. See what I mean? I was literally reading Marisa's bio to Tim the night before I interviewed her and he said, "That's the most impressive thing I've ever heard. So she's basically Carrie from Homeland?" [minus the personal issues!] I believe the coolest part about her is that she took all of this badassery and decided to use it to help create the next generation of badasses! Notables: In the navy she was the Goose to another's Maverick when she was flying jets off carriers. She's enjoyed a "choose your own adventure" career - we could all use this for inspiration Buy her book! What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous and Resilient Women Sports nurture a competitive drive that transfers into careers: 92% of successful c-suite women were athletes! Skills needed for girls to be successful later in life: Speaking up/Self-advocating, How to ask for what you need, How to adapt to change, How to collaborate Adaptability is TEACHABLE! The goal is to have a high Adaptability Quotient Quick fact: Women are more likely to be interrupted than their male peers Girls/women need both mentors and SPONSORS. Mentors give advice. Sponsors create opportunities. Tactics to start while your kids are young: Read fiction (this creates empathy - an ability to see from the other character's point of view), Give your child tasks that may seem above her "pay grade" (I.e. have your kid call and order the pizza. Empower her to use her voice.) For more Marisa Porges: Follow her at @the.baldwin.school @marisaporges Buy her book What Girls Need Marisa is AMAZING!!!! 

196 - Marisa Porges from Battling Terrorism to Raising Bold, Courageous, Resilient Women

 This is a special release in response to the Boulder mass shooting which occurred on March 22, 2021. Every shooting has hit close to home for me, but this one was literally three blocks from my old house in Boulder, at the grocery store we visited multiple times a week. I found myself processing many emotions including deep sadness, anger, frustration, guilt and helplessness. I've been up at night, unable to shut down the fear-driven thought cycle spiraling through my mind. So I did what I need to do to heal. I reached out. I sent out an emotional email to my community. I posted on social media. And I asked one of my upcoming guests, a widely-known psychologist, to change her plans and talk to me with only a moment's notice about how to process the aftermath of this shooting and all the emotions I've been feeling. I'm so grateful for Dr Margaret Rutherford. I actually lied above. I didn't reach out to her. She saw that I was hurting and she sent me a note that said, "What can I do? Can I come on and talk to you about this?" That's the kind of person she is. So in the middle of a Sunday, I found myself having a personal therapy session with Margaret that I believe will be helpful to you too. Important points from today's discussion: Grieving is unique to all of us. The important part is to continue moving through the emotions. To not get stuck on any particular emotion in the process. Trauma exhaustion is a real thing: like a car pile-up that never ends Trauma builds Resilience: "The tree that bends will survive the storm" [Margaret's version of a Chinese proverb] You can get PTSD even if the event didn't happen to you "Take it in small batches." -Margaret Create a Worry Journal or a Grief Journal. Get the thoughts out of your mind and onto paper. Listen to The Self Work Podcast 

195 - Dr Margaret Rutherford Helps us Move Through Grief

 NOTE: The intro to this episode was recorded three days after the Boulder shooting and includes some profanity and opinions by me about mass shootings. Please note that the content may not be work or young-child friendly. Kaycie Grigel sent me an email in the midst of chemo treatments for her recently diagnosed breast cancer. Through the difficulties and the darkness, she had stumbled upon inspiration that she knew she needed to share. I suggested we wait until her treatments were done in case she gains more perspective, clarity and momentum on her next big work. We connected four weeks after her last treatment. We jump right in and Kaycie shares the details of her journey as well as the bigger picture messages that have surfaced with grace and clarity. Notables from this episode: Her breast cancer treatment included a lumpectomy, an MRI machine with boob holes and the (not FDA approved) "Cold Cap" that allowed her to keep her hair.  Support: The #1 key to having a positive journey through a dark diagnosis Movement: Kaycie set this goal - Exercise EVERY DAY DURING TREATMENT. She did it and credits movement as being mission critical to her success. Advocate for yourself! Find the medical team that is the best fit for you. Hormone talk! There's an enlightening discussion that Kaycie shares in layman's terms about how our estrogen shuts off as we age and our adrenals take over. This leads to adrenal fatigue in many menopausal women. The #1 thing we can do for our hormones is manage our stress. That includes sleep, eating good food, moving, getting outside, nurturing good relationships, releasing negative relationships What is YOUR Big Work? Don't leave this world without embracing and moving forward with your big work. Nugget: "Whatever brings that camera into focus for you, run toward it." More Kaycie: Visit her at the Golden Naturopathic Clinic Book a 15 minute Discovery Call Sign up for the Women's Hormone Health Masterclass - starts in May 2021 Follow her on FB to learn more about her future community to support breast cancer patients during and after their journeys 

194 - "What is Your Big Work?" with Cancer Survivor & Naturopathic Doctor Kaycie Grigel

Once upon a time Sara Gross was a Women's Studies and World Religions student. Right around the time she was working on her dissertation about female history, she discovered triathlon, which led to a 10ish year hiatus from her work in women's empowerment. The funny thing is that she entered the sport of triathlon just as I was leaving it, so we never competed against each other which is probably good, because we have no competitive history that would create tension now! Sara had a baby partway through her career and a few years later came back to win her second Ironman in Brazil. After that win, she knew she was done with triathlon.   Her passion had shifted. It was time for her to become a voice for women athletes - to help share what sport had given her. Strength. Courage. Confidence. She founded Live Feisty - a media brand targeted toward helping active women improve their lives - and their performances. She's breaking ground with each step including the upcoming Womxn's Performance Summit on March 26-28. Be sure to grab a ticket - the speaker lineup is killer!   Notables from our conversation: How Sara's feminism was grounded by this thought as a little girl when she noticed the subtle differences between men and women in the workplace: "Something is not quite right in the world." The importance of "The 5 people you surround yourself with" "People who don't have power will take power wherever they can." The importance of community, of finding our people, picking our corner and growing our tribe. Sara's 10ish year break to pursue triathlon: We almost forgot to talk about this! What the heck is TikTok! Watch Sara's hilarious Tampon Vid here! What the word Feisty means to her Feisty Womxn's Performance Summit: Grab a ticket now! For more Sara Gross: Instagram @sara.gross TikTok: @feistymedia Live Feisty: Check out the podcasts, videos and more    

193 - Sara Gross on Why We Need More Feisty Women

Catherine McCord is the co-founder of One Potato and the founder of the popular Weelicious brand, a trusted content resource synonymous with family and food. A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, she has created online how-to videos that have amassed more than fifty million views and celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Sarah Michelle Gellar & Keri Glassman, RD, swear by her food as a medicine approach to healthy tonics. She has written three cookbooks including her latest Smoothie Project.  Catherine has appeared on TODAY, Good Morning America, California Live, The Doctors, and is a regular on the Emmy-winning NBC show Naturally, Danny Seo as well as Food Network’s #1-rated Guy’s Grocery Games. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children. I came to know about Catherine and her lifesaving work for parents with picky kids when my best friend gave me two of her Weelicious cookbooks. I was complaining about how all Wilder will eat is "Cheese on White" (we talk about this in the interview!) and the minute I opened one of her cookbooks, I knew there was another way! I started by making Chewy Granola Balls. They have peanut butter! Something Wilder would never eat on her own. But lo and behold, she ate these! Then I tried Spinach Ricotta Bites and Spaghetti Pie and Spanakopita Bites. And they all won! As I cooked, I realized that the true point of Catherine's work was to make meals that the entire family can enjoy. Tim and I had gotten into the habit of making our food and Wilder's food separately. Everything we liked was too zesty or "spicy" or looked weird or had texture that would make her gag! Every time I got brain blocked, I started pulling out Weelicious cookbooks until one day I finally realized that it didn't end there. Catherine started One Potato food delivery service after realizing there was a whole in that budding industry. No one had created a meal delivery company that considered the entire family. One Potato has a family-friendly menu with recipes that the kids can actually help make. There's no doubt that Catherine is a thought leader in the world of family culinary arts, but what's an extra bonus is just how much fun she is on top of it all. Catherine has an incredible personality that was obviously shaped by a grounded family life and the fact that she is doing something every day that she loves. Notables from our conversation: Catherine faced adversity at a young age (health problems) and learned to find a different positive path (modeling) How Catherine managed to develop a healthy body image and healthy relationship with food despite being very successful in a career that puts a priority on being extremely thin Transitions: Didn't quit her day job while going to culinary school On the path to Weelicious, Catherine tried many different things that didn't work. Weelicious was successful because Catherine was solving a problem. How to "break" picky kids! Cheese on white syndrome Food is curative. If something is not right, try first to cure yourself or your kids with food. "Around the back sneak attack" getting her kids to try recipes - ask for their help so they feel empowered not defensive Creative cooking prompt: Make a list of 10 foods you all love. Build a menu from there. How to break the groundhog day cooking cycle - esp during pandemic. "What gets you up in the morning?" - ND "I just jump out of bed everyday!" - CM Nugget: "If you don't know how to do something that you want to learn how to do , don't be afraid to ask for help. Ask your mother's cousin's brother. Ask your neighbor. Ask anyone. Don't be shy because everyone wants to help someone else to feel good and be successful." GIVEAWAY: To win a Weelicious cookbook, go to @nicoledeboom on Facebook or Instagram and answer this question, "What food can you not live without?" Winner will be chosen Sunday, March 14, 2021. For more Catherine McCord: @weelicious and @onepotato Weelicious & One Potato

192 - "What's on the Menu?" with Catherine McCord

We all talk about wanting to turn our passions into work. I'm personally attempting to do just that right now during my sabbatical from life. First, we need to identify our passions and then we need to honestly assess whether our skills align with our passions. Today's guest Ryan Van Duzer has done just that. He lives his passion every day - and has fun doing it. I have wanted to interview him since the day I met him at Skirt Sports. He was supporting our mutual friend Dana D (Episode 30 "From Drug Addict to Love Addict") as she delivered the first ever Women Run The World talk that would later become a multi-year monthly speaker series. Ryan was totally at home at the event, even as one of the only men in a packed house of passionate women. I observed him and realized why he was so comfortable. There was something emanating from him that I like to call pure intentions. He was there to support and celebrate his friend. He didn't even notice that he was one of two men, because his intention wasn't to draw attention to himself. It was about being there for someone else's important event. Everything Ryan does is based on pure intentions. That's what makes him so special. He's relatable and vulnerable, something many men struggle with. He puts it all out there. Like truly all out there through his super popular, inspiring YouTube Channel DuzerTV, through his other projects including tv shows like Carbon TV's "Tough Jobs," Discovery's "Out of the Wild," & more. Notables from this episode: "I may not be able to get you everything you want, but I will get you everything you need." - Donna Jobert (Ryan's mama) The gift of being a mama's boy: Watch Donna get to the top of Machu Picchu in "Mama Picchu" Dana D & the Gratitude March Sobriety: Why Ryan needed to end his drinking relationship How to deal with haters Trail Magic & Trail Angels Have as much fun as possible as you're doing whatever you do. Just Get Outside! For more Ryan Van Duzer: His website! https://www.duzertv.com/ DuzerTV on YouTube This video sums up his philosophy. Watch it!      

191 - Ryan Van Duzer "All of us have the Power to Make the World a Better Place"

 I met Emily Holland in October 2019. She interviewed me about my entrepreneurial journey on her Stokecast Podcast. Toward the end of the interview, we talked about my sobriety journey and I did what lots of podcasters pull on other podcasters - I turned one of her questions back on her. I asked her if there was anything in her life that she felt that she wanted to let go of. She replied, "I'm in the process of thinking about letting go of alcohol. I just haven't done all the thinking I want to around it yet." Or something very close! The point is that she was on the verge of starting the journey that has taken her life in a new direction. Sobriety. Emily is an emerging thought leader in the world of alcohol and sobriety. She embarked on her sober journey over a year ago. In fact, she hit the one year milestone just a few days ago and wrote a powerful blog with 9 powerful takeaways. Emily is a very deep thinker. She is not taking her sobriety journey lightly. She has become so passionate about what sobriety has brought to her life, how much it has helped her grow, that she decided to start a new venture, a podcast called Nature Untold. Her goal is to normalize and destigmatize the discussion around sobriety, addiction, and recovery in the outdoor community and industry. And she is doing just that! Notables: The "Bristle" Trigger: What is bugging you? What is it time to examine? Prioritizing Partying: Why this becomes important and when it's time to shift priorities Question asked in therapy: "Have you grieved the loss of alcohol?" Drinking is a relationship that brings you comfort or fills a void of some sort. It makes sense that the loss of it needs to be grieved. Euphoric recall: Nostalgia for the memories & community that were part of one's drinking life She believes there is a line between calling oneself an alcoholic and recognizing drinking isn't a positive part of one's lives and it's time to stop. The habit of drinking: we riff a bit on the example used in the book "Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg Destigmatizing sobriety: It starts with having open conversations. Replace the drinking addiction with something else like exercise or adventure 3 things that were key to Emily's decision to stop drinking: 1) Therapy, 2) Someone who loves you unconditionally and wants to support the changes you decide to make, 3) COVID Best gateway (drug ?) to sobriety? "Taking time off is incredibly awesome." Consider testing out a sober life for Dry January (or any month) Sober support resources: Start with Grace, Praise for yourself, Therapy; then move on to community resources like AA, the Luckiest Club, Tempest Group, Phoenix Multisport (we mention Scott Strode too!) Nature Untold Podcast: Emily has a passion to help people with their own journeys Recommended books about sobriety: "Sober Curious" by Ruby Warrington & Holly Whitaker's "How to Quit Like a Woman" Nugget: Stay curious. About yourself. What am I feeling, who am I, what do I want? knowing yourself. Curious about others too, about things you don't understand. This can only lead to positive discovery and growth. Join the Nature Untold Podcast Facebook group Follow Emily and Nature Untold on Instagram 

190 - Emily Holland Explores the Upside of Sobriety

 I discovered Yuma Haidara when she was an ambassador for Skirt Sports. I think I stumbled upon a photo of her crossing a finish line in a Lioness Skirt, all smiles and happiness. Then I dug deeper and saw this gorgeous, tall, glowing woman standing in front of a huge truck only to learn that she is both a runner and a trucker. I was even more intrigued and reached out to feature her for Skirt Sports. She blew me away with her positive outlook and her focus on love; for others but more importantly for ourselves. Just over a year later, I saw another post. This time she was holding a container of something I can only describe as mysteriously delicious-looking. Turns out that's the perfect way to describe her new product: Yummy Butter! Yuma started A Yummy Life after countless friends begged her to make her soothing body lotions for them too. One thing led to another and suddenly, Yuma was an entrepreneur! Her journey has been tough, but through it all, she only shines brighter each day. Just for you, she is offering 15% off all products at A Yummy Life. Use code LOVE for 15% off at checkout! Notables from our conversation: Trigger warning: Yuma is a survivor of child sexual abuse, something I didn't know before we talked. How serving in the military gave her the family environment she had always craved #22aday: Each day 22 veterans take their lives. Yuma is passionate about raising awareness to help veterans so we can decrease this shocking statistic "I'm glad you exist." How to be a healthy trucker: cook your meals in a crock pot in your truck! Recommended books: "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins & "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho Nugget: To Just Love... Broccoli Soup recipe forthcoming! More Yuma: @yumahaidara on Instagram Don't forget to use code LOVE for 15% off Yummy Butters and new Yummy Lips! 

189 - Love Always Wins with Yummy Butter's Yuma Haidara

 I reached out to Tasha in July 2020. I didn't have a topic in mind when I discovered her; I just knew that I needed to talk to her. It finally hit me. She is on the journey. We don't share enough stories from people who are literally in the middle of the journey. We like to share stories from people who have been "enlightened," who have "gotten there." Tasha is a work in progress which reminds us that we are all works in progress. Her overriding mission is to help women connect back to their power through movement. She uses the phrase "connect back" because women have always had the power, they just lose the connection to it. Notables: Priorities and connection: When Tasha lost half of her clientele in 2020. what she found is that she had time to connect to the people who were left. "My space is the conversation around why we believe what we believe, and why are we following who we are following. What is our why? What do we really want in life and how do we get out of the bed from the depression and stress of 2020? How do we even get out of bed to talk about movement?" "Mind your own mat" concept: How do you feel and perform if no one is looking? Optimum health is the goal: It's not entirely tangible. It's not about a certain weight. It's about functioning the best we can be as our bodies constantly change. Stop comparing! Especially to our younger selves What the heck are "morning abs?" Tasha's 2021 word is POWER "Trust yourself. Your intuition will not lead you the wrong way." Tasha's nonprofit: See Her Healthy @seeherhealthy on Instagram - Follow now! Tasha's Website Hip Healthy Chick Work with her: https://www.hiphealthychick.com/services Check out her fitness workouts on John Garey TV Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & Youtube @hiphealthychick 

188 - Tasha Edwards 2021 word is POWER

 "You have a calling and a purpose. I have insights and answers." This is the first thing you read on Debra Silverman's website and for those of us who are in a confused space in life, possibly made even more so by our current health and political climates, we want insights. We want answers! I took an interest in astrology when I first met Tim. I think that happens to a lot of us. We find the love of our life, we get all romantic and we want to learn more about how we were meant to fit together. I bought a book on astrology and started reading. At some point I put the book away and for years my only connection to astrology was through the daily horoscope in the paper. But the foundation of the practice still tugged at my heart; I had a feeling I would come back to it at some point. It's been well over 20 years since I bought that book, so when I discovered Debra Silverman and her work helping people fall in love with themselves, I knew the time was now. Debra is a perfect blend of scientific and cosmic knowledge. She is both a Clinical Psychologist and a master Astrologer. I liken it to a blend of Eastern & Western practices that can help you find what you're looking for. Or gain peace from what you know you already have. We talk about so many things today, but the foundation of our conversation is about the four elements: Earth, Fire, Air, Water. Turns out I'm a whole lotta Fire and Air but I'm missing Water. Water is the place where you go inside and float (I made up the floating part but it sounds about right!). It also turns out that Tim is a whole lotta Water. So going back to my relationship and why many of us turn to Astrology for answers, this is why we find the person who brings us so much joy because they complement our elemental makeup, but so much tension because they have what we don't! WOW! If you are intrigued and want to learn more, check out Debra's Applied Astrology School. The timing couldn't be better because it only opens twice a year and it's open right now! Let me know if you are interested. I'm considering applying too. It's one of those things that when you feel the inkling of change, when you feel that push on your heart, you know it's got to happen sometime, so why not now? Watch his review of her book. Debra helps people fall in love with themselves. The concept of permission slips She recommends the book "My Stroke of Insight" by Jill Bolte Taylor Get more Debra: Grab a FREE gift from her! The Elemental Compatibility Guidebook is here! Sign up for Applied Astrology School Buy her book that we talked about "The Missing Element" Follow her on IG @debra_silvermanastrology and Facebook - her daily horoscopes are AWESOME! Check out her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/silvermanastrology Get a reading! Connect with a certified astrologer from her network near you (or virtually) 

187 - "Be Yourself. Everyone Else is Taken." Astrologer Debra Silverman

 Sarah is one in a million. In 2006 she visited Boulder to interview for Skirt Sports, this crazy little company with a powerful mission. I hired her immediately, or at least after I asked her to help us move boxes around the warehouse and I realized how strong she was! ? I had the honor of working with Sarah for over 15 years, longer than I thought I would actually still be at Skirt Sports myself! Sarah came on board a year after she finished college; she held almost every job at Skirt Sports, except for the most creative, technical roles. For the last 5+ years, she held the title, President, and basically ran the company. This conversation is both a celebration and a form of closure for me & Sarah. When we sold our last unit on August 16, 2020, Sarah and I were the last-women-standing. We had spent three months effectively closing down the company, and were thrilled that we had turned the finish line into a baton handoff, but the very end it was anticlimactic. We weren't even in the same room when the final unit sold. I think I texted her and that was it. 15+ years of working together can't end on a text! Sarah wrote me a beautiful note, that was full of emotion and I wrote this on a piece of paper, "Write Sarah a letter." Then I never did it. And I realized that this conversation could be the best way to gain a little more closure. It's a bit of a tell-all, so get ready to hear what REALLY happened at Skirt Sports along the way. What a ride. I hope you enjoy the retelling as much as we did. Notables from today: Laughter is one of the best ways to deal with stress! Two thumbs up (you have to listen) Relationships: That's what everything is built on in the end. Be sure to nurture and honor them. ALL THE PEOPLE! We riff on the amazing team we had the honor of interacting with over the years. If we missed you, it doesn't mean we don't love and appreciate you. It was like an Oscars speech and we were getting pushed off the stage! Sleep is for the weak! (at least before kids!) Fred Factor: Every interaction is a chance to practice customer care The crazy times: Getting sued (twice), the eviction (not ours), Skirt Chaser 5k Races, the entire wholesale apocalypse, the ROLLER COASTER! Gaining new titles while at Skirt Sports: Wife, Mom & more Thanks for listening. If you want to reach Sarah, send me a note and I'll get it to her! And please write me a review on iTunes! It helps!!! 

186 - Just Believe in Yourself with Sarah Vernon-Brunner

It’s not often you meet a world-class bronze sculptor. It’s even more rare that she’s a woman and she lives next door! I met Sandy Graves before I even moved to Steamboat Springs. We were viewing our future home, stepped into the alley and there she was. Fiddling with something in her garage. Upon closer inspection, that something was the holy mecca of world-class art. Sandy Graves is a renowned sculptor. She’s known she would be an artist since her kindergarten teacher wrote that prophecy on a piece of paper. She also spent many years being angry with this gift. That was before she figured out how she could turn her gift into a career that could actually sustain herself and her family. Our conversation is like a walk in the park with a friend. It goes all sorts of directions with laughter, depth and sheer honesty. Sometimes, especially when life is tough and stressful, it’s nice to simply relax and listen – and in this case, gain some new insights from a talented human being you haven’t met before. Check out Sandy’s art here: https://www.sandygravesart.com/ Read another great article here Notable points from our conversation: “Real artists don’t sit around waiting for inspiration. They get up and go to work.” – Chuck Close Check out @holisticpsychologist for some relationship and personal self growth! When you battle those spiraling negative thoughts that won’t stop rolling through your mind, think of what Steamboat therapist Nicole McGuffin says, “Who Cares?” & “Bring it on” If you’re interested in more on the Bahai world religion, check this out. Finally – her nuggets: “Think of your life as a book. When the chapters start getting long, you might need to do something exciting to bring your book back to relevance. Don’t let your book get boring.” “Always search. The day I’m spiritually dead would be the day that I think I know it all. I want a life of search and a life of seeking.”

185 – Always Search with Artist Sandy Graves

Kara Burns has been on the show before. In September 2016, I featured her story in episode 24 "From Prison to 26.2" which quickly became my highest-listened. We followed it up immediately with episode 25 "Forgiving Yourself" when I realized I had been too chicken to ask her what she meant when she said "I lost my daughter." Those conversations four years ago were raw, real and powerful.   Kara's journey didn't stop there. She was on a mission to transform her life and entered what could probably be called her "striving years."   In October 2018, we sat down for episode 109 and talked about her progress. She was riding a wave of momentum as she had discovered her gifts for speaking, inspiring and leading. Her addiction was under control. Her relationship with her daughter was blossoming and people were taking notice of her. In other words, things were on the up and up.   In June 2019, I invited Kara to deliver the final keynote speech at our 300-woman ambassador retreat. At the final moment, she delivered a speech that was different than the one she originally presented to me. It was about the concept of "Slipping," of falling off the wagon, of having a drink. About how she didn't want it to define her and bring her down. Everyone slips sometimes right?   I will never forget that when I first met her, she told me, "I will never be able to have a drink again. If I do, it will lead to me doing meth. It may not be immediate, it could be months or a year later, but it will happen."   One month after her speech at the retreat, Kara was being wheeled through the Denver airport on her way to rehab after a 6-day meth binge that ravaged her body and mind so much that she couldn't even walk to the plane.   It's been over a year since she sought help and regained her sobriety. The lessons she has learned over this year of self-growth are important. They transcend her personal situation. You will benefit from hearing them.   Over the past year, Kara did a powerful TEDx Talk called "Own Your Unapologetic Realness." Watch it here.   Kara has recently become certified in NLP which we discuss in depth in the interview. If you are intrigued, she's offering FREE NLP sessions in December. Sign up here!   More on her coaching group here.   Check out Kara Burns Unlimited here. This is where you can contact her!   And don't forget to follow her on Instagram @unapologetic.realness   Some notable quotes from our conversation:   "What we think is the worst thing that could happen could very well be the best thing."   "I feel like I won the lottery. and heres what the lottery is. The lottery is wisdom."   "The greatest thing that has changed my life is my ability to serve."   "The key is learning to love every single Kara over the years."   For more Kara Burns, check her out here:   Website: https://www.karaburnsunlimited.com/   Instagram: @unapologetic.realness   Email Kara here: KB@KaraBurnsUnlimited.com  

184 - Kara Burns on Relapse, Love & Unapologetic Realness

 I met Jamie Pendleton through my husband. She was looking for a coach to give her structure and confidence for a huge running goal - to break 3 hours at the New York Marathon. At that time I just thought she was a driven athlete who needed accountability like most of Tim's clients. Boy was I wrong. Jamie runs for so much more than the goals and structure. She runs for her sanity. She runs for stress relief. She runs for her daughter. Miren was born with a rare disease that affects pretty much every function in her body. The problem is that it took 6 years for them to get an actual diagnosis. During that brutal time of uncertainty, Jamie's marriage fell apart, she battled depression and suicidal thoughts, felt shame and guilt, and wondered how she could ever find a cure to save her daughter. CACNA1A affects Miren's body’s ability to use calcium and wreaks havoc on her neurological system making it challenging for her to speak, think, and move like her peers.  Children with this disorder present much differently but all express neurological symptoms which include: seizures, episodic ataxia, hypotonia, eye abnormalities, intellectual disability, and cerebellar atrophy. Jamie's mission is to raise money to find a cure for Miren. This means coming out of her shell, leaving her introverted comfort zone and DOING EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO ADVOCATE FOR HER DAUGHTER. Unfortunately rare diseases are not prioritized by the medical community for that reason - they're rare. But there's a good chance that a drug has already been discovered that can treat Miren's disorder, so the first step is to raise $250k to run tests for a match. I encourage you to donate if it calls to you. And please forward this episode to anyone you think would benefit from learning more about Miren's Marathon. Some notable quotes from today's interview: About running: "I wanted to preserve something that was genuinely part of myself." About tattoos: "I asked the tattoo artist, 'Where is most painful part of your body for a tattoo?'" "You can only experience true beauty when you're on the the other side of suffering." The 6th stage of grief: "This is when everyone can find meaning in their suffering." At the end of the day, one mom can make a difference. One motivated person can change the world. Thanks, Jamie, for sharing your story with me. To Donate: Go to Rare Village. This year, donations up to $300 can be refunded as a credit on your taxes! https://give.rarevillage.org/campaign/mirens-marathon/c307965 More info here: Tax ID # 83-4699994, Address: 6808 Old Glory Ct, McKinney, TX, 75071, Email: kasey@rarevillage.org Participate in a 5K Fundraiser: Mark your calendars Feb 28, 2021 Jamie & team will host a virtual 5K on Rare Disease Day - Sunday February 28th called Zebra race for Rare.  Registration is available on the Rare Village Website. 

183 - "Don't Give up the Hope" with Jamie Pendleton

Welcome to my podcast Run This World! I'm a former pro athlete turned entrepreneur who believes in the power of positivity. I feature visionaries who are creating change in the world; people who will inspire you to create positive forward change in your own worlds. The premise of the show is that you will listen to it when you’re out on a training run. The average 5k time is 36 minutes 38 seconds – that’s an 11:47 minute per mile pace. Each interview will be roughly long enough to get you through your 5k run and leave you with enough inspiration to get after it again next week.

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