CHASING EASY: "EASY AND BEST ARE SELDOM ON THE SAME PATH." ALLEN ARNOLD

Ladies, do you know what it feels like to be treated with dignity and respect? Men, do you know what it means to cherish your lady? 

Listen in as my special guest, who doubles as my husband, shares some insight on being a man and loving your woman well. 

I thought I had the best I would ever have: (as my ex-husbands had reminded me often).

My failed relationships taught me what I needed to know to recognize a different and fulfilling kind of love. It wasn't easy to accept, because it was so foreign to me. 

YOU can have the same thing. Lean in my friends. 

Follow the path of Viola as she reflects on her journey from a broken home and negative thought patterns at an early age, to straight A student, turned addict and back to an exemplary student! 

Your upbringing greatly influences your self talk and ultimately your actions that follow. Viola is open and vulnerable in her account of how she went from A to "F" back to A. 

Everyday is a choose day. IT STARTS with what you choose to think about yourself, which leads to how you love yourself. 

Inspiring and moving!

Left home at 15, married at 18, had a child at 19; 15 years later divorced and poured herself into work. In an unexpected business encounter, friendship turned relationship turned marriage. 

Listen in as Michele shares her journey of darkness to light and rags to riches; AND how she gives back with joy!

Be encouraged, inspired and called into action that serves you first, so you can then serve others in love. 

As Michele says it, "Love Shows Up." 

Have you or someone you know been effected by a breast cancer diagnosis?

Listen in as Terri shares how she moved from the diagnosis> to a double mastectomy > to reconstruction> and finally recovery and healing .

The authenticity of this interview will hopefully impart wisdom of what a woman may be facing (everyone has their own unique journey) and the support needed. As the role of supporter, Terri will shed some light on her mindset and internal dialogue and how she trained her supporters  and asked for what she needed. The "ask" is key to help you , as the supporter, to deliver the customized support asked for:)

As the patient, Terri bravely shares how she was able to embrace the diagnosis, her acceptance of it and how she moved beyond the fear and faced the reality of what was next for her.

It is a personal journey that has the opportunity to inform you before the need arises, whether as the patient or the support.

Follow along the tale of a woman who was filling a void with relationships, alcohol and achievment. Can you relate? She had a hard time for many years and was building a wall brick by brick to protect her heart; UNTIL she found someone that chiseled it away. 

Jenn's story will have you searching for hope in the midst of your trials to usher in freedom by choosing forgiveness; starting with yourself. 

You are worthy. You are loved. You are treasured. 

Follow a fast paced journey from a place of security, to a place of addiction that fueled insecurity . 

Vulnerability allows discovery and triumph. Don't go at it alone. Surround yourself with the love and support of others to help you overcome your set backs.  

Bonnie is someone who took the switchbacks of her experiences and poured into others for over 30 years to help them on their road to recovery. 

Inspiring story! 

Follow Brandi's courageous journey from a male entertainment dancer, pregnant at 17, relationship turmoil,  to the reality that she wasn't who she was meant to be until she recognized her calling. 

That calling was to speak into the lives of women wrestling with anxiety and depression and making decisions from that place. Brandi offers hope, that transcends all understanding, and welcomes triumph over turmoil. 

Have you ever made a list of what you want in a husband or wife? What did you place at the top? 

JR shares his heart on all things manly in a relationship. There is a message for women, in what to look for in a man, and there is a message for men on how to be that man women need!

JR is full of wisdom, insight and offers a fresh perspective on love, marriage and intimacy . 

Do you allow your past to define you, or you use it to inform your future? 

This is the follow up episode fo Jessie's story whom we met last month. 

How she was stuck in the past, BUT GOD found a way to redeem her stubborn heart. Once she laid to rest the victim mentality that held her in bondage, she was able to find freedom that ushered in the peace and joy that is life changing and long lasting. 

Be encouraged and inspired by her restoration. 

WARNING: Jesse shares some insight into her situation and how she can now use her story of domestic abuse to break the stereotypes and help you to gain insight and understanding of how someone can stay in an abusive relationship and how to recognize if this is you. 

PART 2; the first Thursday of June will offer encouragement and the beautiful ending to the Jesse's story. You don't want to miss it.