Building a Life You Love™: Purpose, Mindset & Life Design for Women

Today on the podcast, I speak with Mari Ruddy, an author, endurance athlete and 3 time cancer survivor, about reclaiming your life and becoming an overcomer no matter what we walk through in life. Note: We discuss suicide, PTSD on this episode.

We also discuss:

• Feeling like you are not seen and how to understand your worth
• Not feeling Validated or having a place you belong
• Walking through cancer three times
• Getting help after suicide attempt and finding professionals who can help you through it
• How moving our bodies and challenging ourselves can help us thrive
• What it takes to be an endurance athlete
• Setting boundaries and removing people from our lives that are not supportive
• Finding a supportive community of friends
• Writing a book and speaking about your past- sharing our stories

Connect with Mari at MariRuddy.com

Check out her book- Extreme Healing here.

Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

On today's episode I share three techniques or tools we can use to communicate better in our relationships and they are excellent to use in our marriage.

I cover the tool Becky shared in the last episode called the Dialogue or Awareness Wheel.

I share a strategy or technique Brene Brown uses in her relationship each day. Daily checkup in/what's left in your bucket.

I share the connection concept called T.E.A.M.

Awareness /Dialogue Wheel Technique & Directions

https://www.healthyhumansproject.com/tag/communication-styles/

Additional Resources:

Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child

#StayMarried: A Couples Devotional- 30 Minute Weekly Devotions

A Little God Time for Couples 35 Daily Devotions Book

Grab Your Free Workbook to Reignite Your Passion here.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#marriage #staymarried #christianmarriage #relationships #relationshipadvice #counseling #adultchildren #buildingstrongmarriages #relationshipwithgrowkids #marriagetips #marriagetools

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Today on the podcast Becky Baudouin, author, speaker, wife and mom, joins me to talk all about navigating marriage and the relationships we have with our young adult and adult children. I share this episode here and on Faith Fueled Woman podcast as well.

The episode is so good- full of honest stories, tips on getting support for your marriage, navigating conflict, learning how to communicate better and addressing our own wounds.

Here's even more of the topics we discuss:

• Getting help in your marriage
• Doing Life with Other Couples
• Dealing with family origin issues
• How to resolve conflict in a healthy way
• Understanding How Your Past is Impacting Your Present Relationships
• Getting Counseling for Your Marriage
• How to Communicate
• Celebrating our Spouse
• Allowing Our Kids to See Us Working Through Conflict
• Becoming an Empty Nester
• Allowing Kids to Make Mistakes, Struggle and Learn as Adults
• Learning Not to Overly Criticize Our Kids
• Why Couples that Pray Together Are Less Likely to Get Divorced
• Remembering Our Kids Stories are in Process

Awareness /Dialogue Wheel Technique & Directions

https://www.healthyhumansproject.com/tag/communication-styles/

Connect with Becky at beckybauduoin.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Becky.Baudouin.Author.Speaker/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckybaudouin/

Check out Becky's books:

Enjoy Every Minute of It and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms

Cancer, Faith and Unexpected Joy: What My Mother Taught Me About How to Live and How to Die

Additional Resources:

Prayers for Prodigals: 90 Days of Prayer for Your Child

#StayMarried: A Couples Devotional- 30 Minute Weekly Devotions

A Little God Time for Couples 35 Daily Devotions Book

Join my email newsletter here. FaithFueledWoman Newsletter.

Connect with me on Instagram here @kristinfitch.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#marriage #staymarried #christianmarriage #relationships #relationshipadvice #counseling #adultchildren #buildingstrongmarriages #relationshipwithgrowkids #marriagetips #marriagetools

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On today's podcast, Kristin shares how we can use our hands to create, or produce or be productive to improve our mood and live longer. She shares how using our hands activates our effort-driven rewards circuit.

And she shares why so many social media sites, dating apps, shopping apps, and our digital devices keep us mindlessly scrolling or why we end up binging a new tv show for hours.

If we want to feel better and take control over how we spend our time we've got to be intentional with how we use our devices and our hands.

Links to books:

Lifting Depression: A Neuroscientist's Hands-On Approach to Activating Your Brain's Healing Power by Kelly Lambert

Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough

The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self 

Mind Body Effect: How to Counteract the Harmful Effects of Stress (newer book by Dr. Herbert Benson)

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

• You CAN Change Your Life

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#personaldevelopment #improveyourhealth #getfit #smallchanges #habits #makeachange #selfimprovement #bebrave #challengeyourself #overcomefear #doitafraid #courage #women #takeastep #takeaction #womensupportingwomen #takeaction #zestforlife #passionforlife #joy #fullyalive #buildalifeyoulove

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Join Kristin Fitch as she talks about 5 ways we can reignite our passion for life. Learn simple things you can do to get back your zest for life in this episode. Are you ready to feel fully alive and reconnect with the things that interest you and you want to do more of?

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#personaldevelopment #improveyourhealth #getfit #smallchanges #habits #makeachange #selfimprovement #bebrave #challengeyourself #overcomefear #doitafraid #courage #women #takeastep #takeaction #womensupportingwomen #takeaction #zestforlife #passionforlife #joy #fullyalive #buildalifeyoulove

On today's podcast episode we talk about why it's important to challenge ourselves to take the next step, to take action towards our goals and dreams. Let's not lt fear, worry, distractions or oveerwhelm keep us from taking the next step to build a life we love.We can be brave and courageous - so let's get going.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#personaldevelopment #improveyourhealth #getfit #smallchanges #habits #makeachange #selfimprovement #bebrave #challengeyourself #overcomefear #doitafraid #courage #women #takeastep #takeaction #womensupportingwomen #faith #buildalifeyoulove

Today we are diving into why we need to invest in ourselves (self improvement) and how we can do that to improve our health, wellness, relationships, finances, and faith. And why we need to be life long learners and focus on being agile.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#personaldevelopment #improveyourhealth #getfit #smallchanges #habits #makeachange #selfimprovement #dontgiveup #intentions #dontquit #whatsyourwhy #healthyhabits #healthyliving #yourbestlife #wellness #investinyourself #selfcare #womensupportingwomen #faith #buildalifeyoulove #lifelonglearning #selfimprovement #habitformation #changinghabits #liveyourbestlife

On today's podcast I am joined by Lauren Hostetler, owner and founder of Moe Moutains and nurse, we talk about her journey to starting her business that she takes women on backpacking trips and the transformations she sees. And we talk about walking through the grief of her mom when she was in school, making adult friends, how nature and God can help heal us and so much more. It is jam packed with such wisdom, honesty and relatable and inspiring tidbits for you.

On today's episode we discuss:

• What's Holding Us Back in Life
• Importance of Getting in Nature
• Why We Should Do Things That Challenge Us
• Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone
• Unplugging
• Building Community & Friendships
• Starting a Side Business or Hustle While Working Full Time
• Making New Adult Friends
• Praying for New Friends
• Be Willing to Initiate Friendships, Activities
• Struggling with Grief & How God and Nature Helps Heal
• When Your Future Looks Different from What You Expected
• Being Angry with God
• Becoming Distant from God and Choose to Numb Ourselves
• Getting Back in Relationship with God

Connect with Lauren at MoeMoutains.com or on Instagram @moemoutains

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#personaldevelopment #improveyourhealth #getfit #smallchanges #habits #makeachange #selfimprovement #dontgiveup #intentions #dontquit #whatsyourwhy #healthyhabits #healthyliving #yourbestlife #wellness #grief #healingfromgrief #backpacking #hiking #comfortzone #friendships #women

If you are ready to improve your health, supercharge your wellness, add years to your life and protect your brain then this is the episode for you. You can do this from anywhere and it doesn't cost you a dime. Join me as we transform our lives through small, simple shifts we can all make.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset, Improve Your Health

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#personaldevelopment #improveyourhealth #getfit #smallchanges #habits #makeachange #selfimprovement #dontgiveup #intentions #dontquit #whatsyourwhy #healthyhabits #healthyliving #yourbestlife #wellness #wellbeing #movement #walking #livelonger

Happy New Year and Welcome to Season 4!

I share 3 questions to ask yourself around- What Can You Do Now, What Can You Change and What is Your Why. And we dive into the idea that, "Disruption Follows Intention" and how we can expect this and also thrive in the process.

The last thing I share is why too many of us give up too soon on a dream, project, goal or change.

Ignite Your Passion, Simplify Your Life and Deepen Your Faith, Master Your Mindset

Are you trying to design a life you love but get stuck in the what-ifs, and expectations and obligations in your life? Welcome to Building a Life You Love, a podcast dedicated to helping you step into a life where your passion blooms from within, your faith deepens and simplicity becomes your favorite synonym for everyday life. What is holding you back from designing a life you love. It's time to give yourself permission to step into a future that nourishes, renews, and supports you and What God Has for You.

Each week we'll dive into creating positive habits, stepping out of your comfort zone, making space for meaningful relationships and deepening your faith.

I share practical tips, uplifting guest conversations and expert guidance you can use.

We will focus on:

- Simplifying Our Lives

- Slowing Down Our Pace

- Rediscovering Our Passion, Creativity & Curiosity

- Stepping into New Possibilities at Any Age

-Igniting Our Faith Fueled Dreams

- Cultivating Healthy Physical, Mental and Spiritual Practices

- Overcoming Fears and Limiting Beliefs

- Makeovers: Learning to Be Present, Calmer and Grateful

- Cultivating and Nurturing Our Friendships and Marriages

This is Your Life. Your One Life. How Will You Choose to Live It? I choose to celebrate those among us who stepped off the path of expectation and into a life that feels good on the inside and outside. If you are looking for a place to help you live a more joyful, peaceful life and to step into more ease and calm in your day you've come to the right place

#newyearsresolutions #microchanges #improveyourhealth #getfit #smallchanges #habits #makeachange #selfimprovement #dontgiveup #intentions #dontquit #whatsyourwhy #mindset