Alisa is an open, kind-hearted, accomplished mother of nine, who lives a life of amazing adventure. From dogsledding, to homesteading, to adoption, and more, Alisa never anticipated the life she has now. Once she started listening to her inner voice and getting creative to what she really wants for her and her family, she's come to discover, know, and grow in a world that's FULL of wonder and wisdom.  In this episode, Alisa encourages others, especially women, to tune in and listen to their inner voice. In doing so, we'll find that everything gets sorted out.   For more resources from Alisa and her family: mountainprairiehomestead.com

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08: Becoming In Your Eden with Alisa Morford

Alisa is an open, kind-hearted, accomplished mother of nine, who lives a life of amazing adventure. From dogsledding, to homesteading, to adoption, and more, Alisa never anticipated the life she has now. Once she started listening to her inner voice and getting creative to what she really wants for her and her family, she's come to discover, know, and grow in a world that's FULL of wonder and wisdom.  In this episode, Alisa discusses her journey to begin creating her Eden on her own plot of land and many of her refining adventures with nature.   For more resources from Alisa and her family: mountainprairiehomestead.com

07: Creating Your Eden with Alisa Morford

Alisa is an open, kind-hearted, accomplished mother of nine, who lives a life of amazing adventure. From dogsledding, to homesteading, to adoption, and more, Alisa never anticipated the life she has now. Once she started listening to her inner voice and getting creative to what she really wants for her and her family, she's come to discover, know, and grow in a world that's FULL of wonder and wisdom.  In this episode, Alisa discusses her discontent and personal journey to choose homeschooling with her children.    For more resources from Alisa and her family: mountainprairiehomestead.com  

06: Finding Your Eden with Alisa Morford

Esther Slaeker, a proud mother and friend, tells her heroic tale of reckoning with and healing from abuse and trauma. In doing so, she's learned more fully who she is and how to accept and love herself day by day. A turning point in Esther's journey came when she attended the Younique Foundation's Haven Retreat, a retreat for female survivors of childhood sexual abuse. youniquefoundation.org

05: Learning to Sail My Ship with Esther Slaeker

In this episode, we learn about Wendy's process to choose and stick to her decision to teach her deaf daughter a different form of communication from American Sign Language. Like many parents who choose a different path, it took grit, courage, and faith to listen to and follow her inner light.

04: Soft-Spoken Lion with Wendy Chatland

In this episode, we hear from Larson Holyoak, a clinical engineer of nearly 40 years, talk about his love for theatre and acting. While it was a time commitment for him to pursue this hobby on top of a full-time job, the improvements Larson saw in at work and home helps him to now advocate the value of finding a personal balance for our emotional and mental health.

03: Dramatic Balancing Act with Larson Holyoak

 Jennifer Bruce, educator and researcher, shares her compelling story of traveling to Poland and meeting one man who remembers the time of the Nazi camps as a child. After returning home to America, Jenn began researching more about Poland's role in the war, which led her to the work of Viktor Frankl, a psychologist, holocaust survivor, and author of Man's Search for Meaning. Jenn offers her three take-aways from the book and how a wise Dr. Frankl suggests we all find meaning and lasting happiness. Follow on Instagram @wanderingupwardwardpodcast wanderingupward.com  

02: How to Search for Meaning with Jennifer Bruce

 Deena Winters, accomplished musician, shares her journey to learn jazz piano after years of believing her desire to play was selfish. After years of withdrawing from her art out of fear she's be wrong, she finally asked her maker how to be truly happy. The years following that moment have lead her to dream bigger, master stronger, and create more meaning and joy. Deenawinters.com Follow on Instagram @wanderingupwardwardpodcast wanderingupward.com  

01: Faith to "Be Happy" with Deena Winters

 Judy Newman, documentary storyteller, coach, and show curator, tells a bit about herself and her experiences to come out of the trenches and rediscover her gifts and joy. She invites us, as creators, to take responsibility in our own lives for what we create, begin to alter the stories we tell, and take heart in the growth process of wandering upward. The first step - make space to envision what you want, and how you'll feel when you have it. Follow on Instagram @wanderingupwardwardpodcast wanderingupward.com  

00: Gifts and Good Risk

Wandering Upward With a curious approach to story, systems, art, beliefs, leadership, science, and ancient wisdom, Judy Newman is on a personal mission to listen and teach truths about how creative souls brighten their own lives and the world at large.

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