This episode was inspired by this quote my son, Sean shared with me:

“My dark days have made me stronger. Or maybe I was already strong, and they just made me prove it.”

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When you were a child, you had courage! It is inside each of us. Where has your courage gone, and how can you get it back! Courage is at the core of everything we need or want, that is important! It is time for you to be standing in the line of courageous people.

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Is HAPPINESS really and inside job? What about situations and people that make us feel happy? Gain some insight into the outside influences of happiness and how to make sure you are happy no matter what!

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Staying in faith is a challenge after all hell breaks loose. When your prayers are not answered the way you want; when you are disappointed beyond comprehension - how do you stay in faith? My spiritual journey has been a bit of a roller coaster, but maybe some of these thoughts will help you find your way to stronger faith, during or after the storm.

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Even if you are really down, depressed, or living in paralyzing fear, YOU can and must reclaim your life. It is the best thing you can do for everyone. You are a woman of courage and purpose and you are not alone!

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Hear Valerie's story - from Asking "Why Me?" to "What Can I Do to Change My Life?" This will encourage and empower you to fight, no matter what you are going through.

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When you are grieving or going through tough times, it may seem impossible or even wrong to laugh. But...laughter is the BEST medicine! There are so many psychological, mental, emotional and even physical benefits to laughter. These stories and perspectives will help you to give yourself permission to laugh.

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You can live with grief and happiness in the same heart. Learn to embrace the hole in your heart, but don't get swallowed up by it. These perspectives and actions will change the way you manage grief!

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Don't Go Onto the Battlefield alone! The Circle of Strength is your people and where you have those people placed in your Circle of Strength can make a huge difference. Stop being frustrated by the people in your life. Action #4 will really help you with your relationships.

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One of the hardest things when our self-esteem and self-worth have been sabotaged, is to give ourselves permission to matter! We often feel as if focusing on our needs is selfish. This is especially tough for women, and moms! If you self-destruct, you are not going to be any good to anyone else. While your life is intertwined with others, YOU and YOU alone are responsible for your happiness.

Action #3 of my Nine Actions to Battle Your Beast is - Put On Your Oxygen Mask. This will help you to find the courage to go get that Oxygen Mask back and put it on your own face.

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