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Oct. 20, 2021
Thirty years, four months, and two days after she said, "i do,” Karen DeArmond Gardner left an abusive marriage. Today Karen is a trauma advocate for women who are in or have left abusive marriages. Karen is also the author of “Hope For Healing From Domestic Abuse.” Karen is a truth teller and myth buster about domestic abuse. She is also the founder of anotheronefree.com Where she provides help for women to get free from abuse. Join me as we walk in Karen’s three inch flats.
Oct. 13, 2021
More than 4.8 million viewers have watched a video that has changed so many lives. I'm sure Jerry Roberts didn't wake up on that day planning to make a video that would speak to so many people. Well, that is exactly what happened. 'Protesting Isn't Going to Change Anybody' has done just that. Jerry walks us back down some very hard roads and he speaks directly to someone very special in his life. Jerry also shares that he is enough for one more chance. How about you? Join me as I try on Jerry's…
Oct. 6, 2021
What if you had Lyme disease, Celiac disease, Endometriosis, Hashimoto’s disease, and early childhood trauma. How would you cope with that? My guest today is Heather Gray. Heather shares the challenges of having numerous health problems that led her down some very dark roads. Now she is a Functional Wellness Practitioner helping others on their health journey including people who may feel stuck or have lost hope. She wants them to know that no matter how common a symptom might be, it is never n…
Sept. 29, 2021
When we think of obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, we usually think of someone who likes things a certain way. What we don’t always realize is that this is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). This week, my guest is Meghan Newkirk, author of the book “Loving Naomi.” She was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder while in college and shares her journey and disc…
Sept. 22, 2021
What if you had healing over addiction, anxiety, trauma, or anger in your life? Imagine living in peace without struggles plaguing your life. My guest this week is Adam French, author of the best-selling book, MANdentity. Adam draws from his vast knowledge in counseling, biblical education, pastoral experience, and decades of personal recovery to create a book that provides men seeking help in life, traumas, addictions, and everyday struggles. Join me this week as I try on Adam’s size 10 Air Jo…
Sept. 15, 2021
What is your first thought when your phone rings? Is it maybe that famous extended warranty call? Or that your identity has been compromised? What if it's someone in your contacts? Today’s guest is Becky Carpenter. She has been an educator for over 25 years, and a mom and wife for 30+ years. Becky shares with us how a normal February day’s dramatic turn of events gave her a call to something powerful. Join me as we discuss those calls and try on Becky’s Hey Dude shoes.
Sept. 8, 2021
How hard is it to take a step forward? Sometimes it’s easy, and sometimes we just need that one person to help encourage us to take that step! My guest today is Leticia Blaquerose, a mindset coach and business foundation strategist. Leticia is passionate about helping people work on their mindset so they can take that step into finding their fulfillment. She also shares her story of how she found the courage to take the steps she needed to find her purpose. Join me today as I try on Leticia's V…
Sept. 1, 2021
Have you ever thought “Do I have enough love to give?” My guest today is Ryan Hartley, who is the host of a podcast called “Always Better Than Yesterday.” I believe that you will truly hear Ryan’s heart come out in this episode. We dig deep into the fact that he really has enough love to give to this world and is on a mission to help leaders and people really understand they have the power to change the world and be better than they were yesterday. Join me as I try on Ryan’s European size 10 …
Aug. 25, 2021
Have you heard it said that “There is a song in everyone’s heart”? Every person has a song that is more beautiful to them than another. Today’s guest, Robert (Rob) Diaz, shares his passion for music and finding the song that is in his heart. Rob, a longtime friend, recently released his second album and shares how finding the power of his song in something higher than him that changed his life and singing. Today’s episode also includes a sample of Rob’s amazing voice. Join me as I walk in Rob’s…
Aug. 18, 2021
How does one break free from the cycle of porn addiction and get help with sexual integrity? The challenge is to recognize that you in fact have a problem, and you are stuck in a pattern that makes you feel powerless. My guest today is Nick Stumbo. Nick, is the Executive Director for Pure Desire. Pure Desire and Nick, both believe you were designed to live a life without sexual brokenness, and the effects it can have on your present, and future. Nick also continues to believe that the church ca…
Aug. 11, 2021
Life's choices have taken Shea Watson down many roads. He has been in the United States Army. A father, husband, divorced, and even drugs. He realized and learned through discovery along the way. That only one true person can...
Aug. 4, 2021
The call no mom wants to hear. Your son is being airlifted to the hospital. My guest today is Shannon. After a very horrifying night, that led into the morning she would have to let her son go. Shannon shares how she has learned some powerful lessons about life, love, and how she now treasures life. She also shares how she knows one day she will be able to have one more hug. Join me as we walk in Shannon’s Vans tennis shoes.
July 28, 2021
How far does a mother’s love reach? My guest today is an author and speaker Shonda Whitworth. Shonda comes on today to share with us how she found herself stuck, after the choices her oldest son made. She shares how there was only one source that pulled her out of the darkness she found herself in. She is now on a mission to help other families that have been affected by the choices their loved ones have made. She and her husband have learned some major lessons along the way. Join me as we walk…
July 21, 2021
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. My guest today is Jodi Howe. Jodi is not a doctor, however, she believes she has been on a journey to help others receive that breath of life that can only come from one source. Her mission is to walk beside others and they navigate through the mental storms of life. Join me as we try on Jodi’s Ugg boots.
July 14, 2021
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered how did you get here? My guest this week is Mike King. Mike shares some heartache and pain from childhood that rocked him to his core. Now Mike is on a mission to help men realize that they don’t have to be stuck any longer and can receive help and healing. Mike’s mission in mentoring men to make those hard changes in life is to help them find freedom and redemption. Join me as we try on Mike’s size 14 Jordan 6’s.
July 7, 2021
Have you ever dreamed of being on a stage speaking? Or just the idea of speaking on a stage terrifies you. Or maybe you’re in the middle stuck between the two extremes. Today my guest is Mary R Snyder! Mary, has over 20 years of working with speakers on hundreds of stages & messages. She coaches speakers who are looking to move forward in their speaking careers and create messages that make a difference. She is also the host of "Take the Stage Podcast", where she talks weekly and discusses spea…
June 30, 2021
Some would say a great gift would be a compass. If the compass is used correctly it can really help you when you in a stuck moment. My guest today is Alex Lehann. He is on a mission of supporting people towards greatness. During his childhood he found himself growing up with many insecurities. Consumed by his feelings of depression, shame & anxiety and ultimately he came to some crossroads. Listen to hear what path he chose. Join me as we try on Alex's size 8 running shoes.
June 23, 2021
All my bags are packed I’m ready to go! This was a true statement for my guest today. Charlene tells me of a time back in 2007 when she decided to leave her hometown of Oakville, Ontario to see more of the world and expand her dance career to Europe. She ended up in London, the UK where she trained, taught, and worked for 7 years. On top of exploring neighboring cities and countries! Charlene shares how in the book of life every chapter can teach us something. Join me as I try on her Emerald g…
June 16, 2021
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is take a step. My guest this week is Chris. Chris shares how that has been the hardest thing to do many times in his life. Chris is an Ultra Runner and former Navy Corpsman. Today, Chris shares some hard stuff and some of the steps he has taken in his life that led him to a very stuck moment where he questioned whether he should take his own life. He also shares the great value in taking another step to get help from others around him. Chris has discovered alo…
June 9, 2021
This week, step into the shoes of McKenna Reitz. McKenna is an inspirational speaker and a Challenge Coach who works with men and women to reframe life’s challenges into gifts and opportunities so they can pursue their purpose with clarity and confidence. After losing all her hair due to Alopecia, McKenna uses her journey of having this autoimmune disease to help others overcome the loss in their life by resetting the mindset of their “loss” into growth and opportunities in their lives. Join me…
June 2, 2021
PeRfEcTiOnIsM. What’s wrong with wanting to be perfect? After all, don’t you want to be practically perfect in every way? My guest today is Camy Kennedy. She’s here to help you or someone you know who has been stuck in the cycle of perfectionism. Camy has been featured in Oxygen Magazine and on Shape.com. She believes in helping people. As an intuitive life coach, she has learned to help others with self-judgment. She encourages people to take consistent aligned action to fix their relationshi…
May 26, 2021
Ecumenicalism is defined as relating to or representing the whole of a body of churches. Today’s guest David is a host of a Youtube channel called “Saints unscripted”. The program centers around the faith of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During today’s episode, David and I talk about the Latter-day Saints faith and where David puts his faith and the why behind that choice. David shares about the teachings of Joseph Smith. For me, there is something powerful that happens when we as humans …
May 19, 2021
What has been a moment that has stopped you? Today’s guest Deb Shannon shares with me what that moment was for her. She felt she was stuck and never thought she would be able to become unstuck. She shares the power of people coming alongside her to really bring a special touch into her life. That helped bring about a spark in her life that has placed her on the journey she's on now. Deb also shares a very powerful book she read during that time called “How Cancer Cured Me” and how that really s…
May 12, 2021
How many times in your life have you been told you can’t? Today’s guest Jen Du Plessis has also been told that. After hearing this statement of “you can’t” most of her life. Jen soon would discover that no one would ever tell her that again. She used that as the catalyst to become a very driven person in the entrepreneurial space. However, along the way, there were some sacrifices that were made. Always in the back of her mind was a quote that was given to her by her mother. A lesson that still…