Beyond The Walls

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  • 85. Coping with Loss: A Mother's Legacy of Grief, Growth, and Giving Back


    In this conversation, Kylie Cross and Kerri Steele discuss the journey of overcoming personal and emotional walls, particularly in the context of grief and loss. Kerri shares her experience of losing her husband to cancer and how it led her to create Little Hearts of Hope, a nonprofit organization that supports families dealing with medical crises. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community, emotional intelligence, and finding purpose in pain, while also addressing the unique challenges children face in processing grief. Kerri highlights the various programs offered by Little Hearts of Hope, aimed at providing resources and support to families during difficult times.


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    53 min
  • 84. Your Weakness is Showing - Holiday Edition

    In this conversation, Kylie Cross explores the emotional challenges and pressures that arise during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, proactive planning, and effective communication in navigating relationships and personal insecurities. By addressing the unrealistic expectations set by society and focusing on individual needs, listeners are encouraged to approach the holidays with a sense of purpose and intention, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling experience as they transition into the new year.

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    35 min
  • 83. What Walls Do You Need To Go Beyond?

    Summary

    In this episode, Kylie discusses the concept of emotional walls that people build due to past experiences and fears. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these barriers to foster better relationships and personal growth. The conversation explores various types of walls, including boundaries, miscommunication, and self-imposed limitations, and highlights the journey of healing and acceptance through community support and self-reflection.


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    32 min
  • 82. Are you sharing TOO much?

    In this conversation, Kylie Cross explores the complexities of sharing personal experiences, particularly in the context of teenage relationships and the impact of social media. She discusses the spectrum of sharing, from oversharing to undersharing, and emphasizes the importance of understanding one's motivations for sharing. Kylie also highlights the need for healthy relationships and the significance of recognizing the weight of others' stories. Throughout the discussion, she provides insights and tools for navigating vulnerability and fostering meaningful connections.


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    37 min
  • 81. Nurture and Repair with your Parents with Guest Karen Louis
    Summary
    In this conversation, Kylie and Karen discuss the topic of parent-child relationships and how to repair, nurture, and engage with parents as adults. They explore the concept of schemas, specifically the negative schemas of unrelenting standards and self-sacrifice, and how they can impact the relationship between adult children and their parents. They also touch on the importance of understanding and separating one's identity from their parents, as well as the need for communication and setting boundaries in these relationships. The conversation explores the harmful effects of enmeshment and entitlement in parent-child relationships. Enmeshment can lead to a lack of personal boundaries and independence, causing feelings of suffocation and frustration. Entitlement, on the other hand, stems from a belief that rules don't apply and can result in a lack of self-awareness and blaming others. The key to repairing these relationships is self-awareness and personal growth. Celebrating differences and nurturing children to become their own unique selves is essential. It is also important to avoid exasperating children by being over-controlling or not meeting their core emotional needs. In this conversation, Karen and Kylie discuss the challenges of parenting teenagers and the importance of meeting their core emotional needs. They explore the concept of exasperation and how it can affect parent-child relationships. Karen shares insights from her book 'Good Enough Parenting' and emphasizes the significance of validating children's emotions. They also discuss the power of understanding parents' stories and practicing forgiveness while maintaining boundaries. The conversation concludes with practical tips for repairing relationships with older parents and fostering healthy communication with teenagers.
    Karen's Book Recommendations:
    Good Enough Parenting by John and Karen Louis
    How to talk so your kids will listen and listen so your kids will talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.
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    1 hr 20 min
  • 80. Beyond the Walls of Comparison: An interview with author of "She's Not Your Enemy"

    Summary

    Jen Schultz, author of 'She's Not Your Enemy,' discusses the journey of navigating comparison, insecurity, and identity in relationships. She emphasizes the importance of understanding God's character and heart towards us, as well as our own self-worth, in order to overcome these challenges. Jen shares her personal experience of struggling with comparison and the realization that the issue goes deeper than comparing ourselves to others. She also explores the concept of scarcity mindset and the need to shift our perspective to God's abundance. The conversation highlights the importance of finding peace and freedom in surrendering our identity and success to God. The conversation explores the theme of conquering fear and embracing vulnerability in pursuing one's true calling. It emphasizes the importance of facing fears and being willing to fail in order to achieve personal growth and success. The speakers discuss the significance of overcoming a scarcity mindset and shifting perspectives on God's expectations. They also highlight the value of contemplation and intentional quiet time with God to deepen one's connection and understanding. The conversation encourages individuals to explore different ways of connecting with God and to embrace their unique gifts and passions.


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    43 min
  • 79. Beyond the Walls of Family Dynamics: A Womans Guide to Empowering Relationships

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    Summary

    In this conversation, Kylie and her mom discuss the importance of having open and vulnerable conversations with family members. They emphasize the need to be curious about each other's experiences and to view the people from our past as human beings with their own emotions and struggles. They share their own journey of healing and growth, highlighting the importance of breaking generational dysfunction and creating something new. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of having these conversations and the need for buy-in from all parties involved. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the power of understanding and connection in family relationships.



    52 min
  • 78. Hope for Secondhand Suffering

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    Summary

    Camille Block shares her journey of writing her book 'Hope for Secondhand Suffering' and the experiences that led her to it. The book explores the concept of secondhand suffering, which is the emotional burden and helplessness felt when walking alongside a loved one's deep pain. Camille discusses her personal experiences with her brother's severe cerebral palsy and her mother's dementia, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of secondhand suffering. She also touches on the challenges of finding answers and support in religious communities and the importance of going on a personal journey of healing and growth. Camille Block shares her experience of secondhand suffering and the impact it had on her family, particularly her mother. She discusses the challenges her mother faced in dealing with her brother's disability and how it affected her own mental and emotional well-being. Camille also talks about the different ways her parents coped with the situation, with her mother withdrawing and her father pressing into the pain. She emphasizes the importance of advocacy and finding one's voice in the face of secondhand suffering. Camille shares a powerful story of advocating for her brother's health and the impact it had on their relationship. She encourages listeners to persevere through the challenges and find purpose in their pain.



    56 min
  • 77. Have you been over-functioning?

    Guest interview with Valerie Mowery

    In this conversation, Kylie and Valerie discuss the concept of over-functioning in relationships and the need for healing. Valerie shares her personal story of feeling lost and disappointed in her life and how she discovered that she had been over-functioning. Over-functioning, as Valerie explains, is taking on things that are not ours to take on and losing ourselves in the process. The root of over-functioning is self-doubt and a lack of self-worth. Valerie emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, exploring our feelings, and confronting the lies we believe about ourselves in order to heal. Healing is a journey that requires ongoing self-reflection and the support of others. The conversation explores the importance of curiosity and self-awareness in relationships. It emphasizes the need to stop assuming and making up stories about others' behavior. Instead, it encourages open communication and asking for what we need. The speaker shares personal examples of both failures and victories in implementing these principles. The conversation also touches on the impact of over-functioning in various relationships and the healing that comes from being seen and known. The key takeaway is that curiosity and self-love are essential for personal growth and healthy relationships.


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    53 min
  • 76. Beyond the Self-Imposed Wall

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    Summary

    In this episode, host Kylie Cross interviews Linda Bonner, a multi-passionate creative and author. Linda shares her story of raising her son with Down syndrome and the self-imposed wall she built around herself after his birth. She discusses her journey of breaking through that wall, seeking professional help, and finding healing and acceptance. Linda also highlights the lessons she has learned from her son, including patience, acceptance, and letting go of judgment. Linda Bonner shares her experiences raising a child with Down syndrome and offers advice on raising kind and loving children. She emphasizes the importance of interacting with people with disabilities and treating them with kindness and acceptance. Linda also discusses the use of people-first language and the need to recognize that individuals with disabilities have the same human needs as everyone else. She encourages self-reflection and personal growth, as well as educating communities about inclusivity and celebrating people with disabilities. Linda's book, 'Blessed with Extraordinary: Support and Resources for Families of Children with Down Syndrome,' provides valuable information and resources for families on this journey.

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    50 min

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Join me for an honest conversation about walls I've over come and learning to overcome still. I will share from my own life and experiences in hope that it might inspire you to go beyond the walls in…