Cheering Past Challenges

Lisa David Olson is a humorist speaker, author, podcaster and performer who shares how humor saved her life. Her interactive style and 'improv for real life' message demonstrates how humor is healthy and is a cohesive human connector. Her platforms include sharing a message of surviving childhood trauma as well as using her two decades of improvisation and performing, to coach teams for the workplace. 'Laughs On Wry' is a memoir made of short stories capped off with thoughts to ponder. The creativity journal is "What Ifs and Why Nots". Olson's comedy album of actual telemarketer calls is Phun on the Phone (iTunes). Her two TEDx talks were released in 2021. Whether it's a keynote presentation, workshop or breakout session, her passion is contagious! Ask about creativity workshops for groups who crave to find a different angle for their project or team dynamic. Improvisation, when taught for the workplace, provides new energy for stale thinking. www.LisaDavidOlson.com Lisa's social media links: https://instagram.com/lisadavidolson? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stranger-connections/id1516167809 http://linkedin.com/in/lisa-david-olson-80376612 https://www.facebook.com/lisa.olson.improv Phun on the Phone by Lisa David Olson https://music.apple.com/us/album/phun-on-the-phone/1547231243 Art page : https://www.instagram.com/lisa_artson Check out our social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges

This week's episode features Dr. Heather Browne, a mother, widow, and optimist. Dr. Heather Browne PsyD, LMFT helps people recognize the power of communication. It is one of our most important skills that we have, and yet we don't consider our understanding, approach, belief, and therefore, miss our possibilities. Living with a paranoid schizophrenic mother gave Dr. Heather a unique and powerful awareness that no one has the same reality, though we believe we do. Utilizing this revolutionary awareness has allowed her to transform communication within self and within all other types of relationship. This is the hidden key to acceptance. And this is her mission to share. As a relationship expert, Dr. Heather Browne has worked with thousands of individuals and couples in psychotherapy. She is published in hundreds of journals, has an active YouTube channel, has been featured on ABC-7 news, was the relationship expert on KDOC Daybreak OC, and is published in Inc., Toronto Sun, Thriving Family Magazine, Light + Life, and Psychology Today. She is a regular guest blogger for both Links for Shrinks and for Marriage Friendly Therapists.

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Grab your tissue boxes for this raw and real conversation with Kathleen Brock.

Kathleen Brock is a mother of two children, a best-selling author on Amazon, and a professional within the pharmaceutical industry. Kathleen lost her amazing husband to suicide when their first child was only 9 months old. From this point on, she began a journey to help others afflicted with losing a loved one to suicide. But first, she had to learn to help herself and care for her new baby girl. Through Kathleen's journey which included journaling, support groups, prayer, and tough/difficult moments, she learned to become stronger than she ever imagined. Kathleen has recovered and is on the other side of her intense grief and pain. She has learned much and can lend help and support to others. She also desires to help prevent suicide and promote investment in mental disease research, as well as change the perception of this illness and those afflicted with the disease.

Call the suicide hotline at 988 if you're feeling suicidal

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Today we will be discussing grief, particularly anticipatory grief. Jocelyn shares her personal grief story about her beloved father who developed dementia symptoms. Jocelyn illustrates the journey of loving someone during their cognitive decline, and how that painful experience changed her forever. Jocelyn emphasizes the importance of leaning on the community in the wake of tragedy.

Rev. Jocelyn J. Jones is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in journalism. After receiving her B.A., Jocelyn worked for channel 20, WYCC. She left the television industry to work at the ARK of St. Sabina, where she served for eleven years; eight of which were in the role of Executive Director. While working at the ARK, Jocelyn earned her master's degree from the University of Chicago in social work and went on to complete her master's degree in theological studies from McCormick Theological Seminary. Jocelyn is an ordained minister and the founder of Faith on the Journey Counseling, a Christian company committed to helping people heal from trauma. She is the author of the book, Breaking the Power of the Mask, and a training facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute.

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Join me as I journey through the rough waters of grief with my guest Jennifer Hyer. Jennifer Hyer is a mom of 5, who recently lost her mom to Alzheimer's and went through the tragedy of a house fire shortly after.

In this episode, Jennifer talks about her personal grief story, how her grief rocked her faith, and how she learned to cope with it in her new normal.

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Rebecca Stewart is joined by author Shauna Harris to discuss the power of intimacy, the importance of talking to our children about sex, and relationship intimacy tips.

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Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.

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Dementia is a tough topic to talk about. Nobody really wants to talk about dementia care. But many of us are taking care of our loved ones who have developed memory loss and have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and/or Dementia. Everybody knows somebody that knows someone that has this condition. While it's not the most fun topic, it's a conversation that's worth having.

This week, I am sharing 10 positive tips on how to interact and love your friends and family who may be suffering from Dementia. Caregivers often carry so much guilt because they have a hard time showing love or consistently being patient with their loved ones struggling with Dementia. However, even when it seems that our friends or family members are "unlovable" at times, it's important to show them that we love and care for them.

By ensuring comfort throughout each day and focusing on what brings us joy, we find new ways to be thankful for our loved ones.

Topics Discussed:

• Encouraging devotional to hold onto during challenging times
• Choosing love and kindness that covers a multitude of sins
• Major differences between Alzheimer's and Dementia
• The importance of encouraging autonomy and independence
• Why joy and laughter are important for those suffering from Dementia
• Extending love and healing through physical touch
• The importance of not taking things too personally

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured

About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast:

Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.

Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.

About Unbinding Love:

"Bring purpose to your life."

Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.

It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life.

Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

Before the Global Pandemic hit, we all lived crazy, busy lives. From getting the kids to school, to running errands for our business, to maintaining a healthy work-life balance at home, it was difficult to find time to replenish our soul. With all the time at home this past year, many of us have deepened our walk with God. However, now that the world is slowly going back to "normal", it's essential that we keep our daily devotion with the Holy Spirit.

This week, I am talking with Jennifer Hayes Yates about seeking God first in all that we do. Jennifer Hayes Yates is a wife, mama, writer, and speaker with an empty nest and a Southern accent. Having taught in Christian education for twenty-two years, she has a passion for communicating God's truth and inspiring busy women to grow their faith one quiet moment with Jesus at a time.

Jennifer is now a blogger, best-selling author, and passionate speaker. Lover of all things Jesus, books, and coffee, she can be found in quiet corners or busy spaces, sipping lattes, studying commentaries, and chatting up strangers.

But she's still just a small-town girl hoping to glorify God in all she writes and make a few disciples along the way.

As we discuss the importance of focusing on our relationship with God, Jennifer shares with us why Spiritual self-care is more important than simply going to the spa to unwind. Jennifer walks us through various scriptures to encourage us on our Faith Journey and how to create time with God.

Topics Discussed:

• How to connect with our bibles 15 minutes at a time
• Learning how to surrender to God
• Real soul care is starving the flesh and feeding your spirit
• Recognizing Proverbs 31 as principles rather a "perfect" woman to idolize
• Learning how to walk in the spirit in an authentic way
• Teaching people how to mature and grow in our faith
• Adjusting quiet time with the lord during a global pandemic
• Learning how to be intentional about growing from where you are
• Focusing on the relationship with God rather than a ritualistic routine
• Recognizing that a daily devotional is only a starting point
• The importance of accountability and community
• Getting creative with our quiet time with the lord

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• Website: https://jenniferhyates.com/wp-content/cache/all/index.html

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferhayesyates

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferhyates/

Connect with Rebecca Stewart:

• Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured

About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast:

Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.

Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.

About Unbinding Love:

"Bring purpose to your life."

Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.

It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life.

Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

If you don't struggle with mental illness, I'll bet you know someone who does. Maybe it's your spouse, a parent, or a best friend. Oftentimes we don't always know the best thing to do during the hard moments. Whether it's Anxiety, Depression, or Schizophrenia, the most important thing is to remind your loved ones that you care deeply for them. Sometimes the best thing you can do is to just be there and listen.

This week, I am sharing what it's like to love someone with a mental illness. It's a lot like standing in the rain without an umbrella. You never feel fully prepared for life's challenges. Which is why I want to talk about the two women I loved most in my life, my mother and my grandmother, and what it was like to see them suffer from mental illness at a young age.

As many of you know, my mother struggles with Schizophrenia. But my grandmother who took me in when I was only seven years old also suffered from a mental illness. Although she didn't suffer from Schizophrenia, she did suffer from Depression. Throughout this episode, I walk you through personal stories of seeing mental illness firsthand, societal stigmas around mental illness, and the importance of being honest with your circumstances.

Although mental illness is a daily battle, it does get better. There may be hard days but know that it's not your fault. Despite life's greatest challenges, know that God is bringing you your greatest blessings along the way.

Topics Discussed:

• The biggest stigma around mental illness
• Why it's important to share personal stories
• Learning that it's okay if you have a chemical imbalance
• Why it's important to take care of yourself and asking for help
• The history of hiding mental illness in society
• Why "fake it til' you make it" doesn't apply to Mental Health

Connect with Rebecca Stewart:

• Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured

About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast:

Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.

Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.

About Unbinding Love:

"Bring purpose to your life."

Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.

It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life.

Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!

We all have experienced trauma in our lives. Whether it was the death of a loved one at an early age, constantly moving to new places due to our parents career path, or experiencing a certain level of abuse, we all have wounds from our childhood. But the good news is that God is there guiding us every step of the way to our healing journey.

This week, I am sharing four steps to overcoming a bad childhood. I don't believe that you or I had the worst childhood growing up. However, I do believe that we all have experienced traumatic events growing up. We don't grow up leaving a perfect childhood behind. Because we all faced difficult challenges in our lives, it's important that we share our experiences with one another. In order to truly heal from our past trauma, we have to dig deep and work on our healing.

Throughout these four steps, I share how we can face our past trauma, reflect on our current beliefs, and discover forgiveness for our future. No matter what traumatic event you experienced growing up or even still facing, God will help you find freedom.

Topics Discussed:

• Different types of trauma faced during childhood
• Placing our hope and trust in God through traumatic experiences
• Reflecting on the past and accepting past circumstances
• Leading by example and sharing your experiences with others
• How prayer leads us to forgiving others and ourselves

Connect with Rebecca Stewart:

• Website: https://cheeringpastchallenges.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheeringpastchallenges

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheeringpastchallenges/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrsbigsky/featured

About Cheering Past Challenges Podcast:

Cheering Past Challenges is a community of individuals seeking to overcome past and current trauma by seeking spiritual solutions.

Join Host, Rebecca Stewart, as she shares her journey of taking care of her mother with Schizophrenia. By focusing on Mental Health & Wellness, Rebecca offers insight on how to care for your loved ones during the most difficult moments of their lives.

About Unbinding Love:

"Bring purpose to your life."

Unbinding Love is a Christian Non-Fiction book that aims to provide hope for the caregiver/family member of someone who has Schizophrenia.

It is a heart guide of how to put yourself back on the to-do list, make the right priorities, and find yourself again so that you can thrive in your caregiving and bring purpose to your life.

Visit https://cheeringpastchallenges.com/unbinding-love/ to learn more!