Anxiety, Stress, and Depression are common mental and emotional health issues that run rampant throughout the holidays. Tracy Lambrecht, a Licensed Professional Counselor, breaks down some of the causes and provides solutions to cope and work through our problems. Listen in to learn how to survive and thrive this holiday season.

 

Show Notes

* [00:23] - Introduction

* [00:37] - Episode Sponsors are Rogue Pest Solutions and PostNet Chelsea

* [02:08] - About Tracy Lambrecht, her family, and history in Chelsea, AL

* [03:13] - About Tracy's career in Education

* [03:49] - Why did the Lambrecht's move to Chelsea and what do they enjoy most

* [04:16] - Why did Tracy Lambrecht pursue counseling as a career

 

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* [05:51] - Tracy's current role as a Transition Counselor for the Shelby County School System

 

To be able to set aside a whole hour to deal with someone is very critical in private practice - Tracy Lambrecht, MEd, LPCTweet This

 

* [07:12] - Differences between counseling within the school system and private practice

 

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PostNet Chelsea is your Holiday Headquarters. Choose from 100's of customizable greeting cards. Give the perfect gift - custom Canvas Wraps, available in 11 sizes. Send in your photo and they take care of the rest. PostNet can also pack and ship your gifts for you. Give them a call at 205-678-0123 for all of your holiday needs.

 

One thing we need to differentiate is between normal stress and chronic stress. Tracy Lambrecht, LPCTweet This

 

* [08:22] - What are some of the causes of stress, anxiety, and depression during the holidays

 

Josh Box, from Underground Birmingham, is a Chelsea resident with an adventurous spirit. His passion for exploration leads him to the top of Birmingham's tallest buildings or down inside its deepest mines. When he's not exploring urban and industrial decay, you can find him photographing Antebellum homes, investigating paranormal activity, or coaching youth sports. Listen in as he shares stories from some of his favorite explorations and encounters with the supernatural.

 

Show Notes

* [00:24] - Introduction

* [00:36] - Episode Sponsor

* [01:20] - About Josh Box and his Chelsea history

* [02:38] - About Josh's family

* [04:13] - What motivates Josh to be involved with the youth in Chelsea

 

"I really didn't have a Father figure growing up so I decided that I would be a mentor and try to help as many kids as I could. You know, try to be a positive influence and role model for them since I didn't really have that growing up." - Josh Box

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* [04:48] - Josh's involvement with the Bessemer Hall of History

* [05:42] - Where does Josh's passion for exploration and adventure come from

* [06:31] - About Underground Birmingham and some of Josh's first explorations

 

My first exploration was right here in Chelsea. - Josh Box Tweet This

Josh Box and Jeff Newman

 

* [08:11] - Story from Josh's childhood that  perfectly explains his explorative spirit

* [10:04] - Josh's new found interest in Rural Exploration

* [11:38] - What kind of research goes into urban and rural exploration

 

 

It's just the unknown that intrigues me. - Josh BoxTweet This

 

* [12:59] - What are some of the risks involved with the kind of exploration Josh does

* [15:17] - What are some of Josh's favorite places that he's explored

* [19:38] - Josh Box shares about his crazy first experience with the paranormal

* [24:50] - Josh Box the ghost hunter

* [27:01] - Other haunted places in Shelby County and Birmingham

 

"If 1+1=2, I mean obviously, you know, a log floating up and being thrown at you; I mean that's 1+1= it's haunted as cr...

The King's Home in Chelsea, Alabama has spent the last 43 years ministering to neglected and abused women and children. Their President, Lew Burdette, has been with them for 15 of those years. Listen in as Lew gives us an inside look to the entire organization and how they work to restore the lives of victims of domestic violence and youth at risk.

 

Show Notes

* [00:25] - Introduction

* [00:37] - Episode Sponsor is Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:14] - Introducing Lew Burdette and the King's Home

* [02:41] - What is the King's Home (formerly King's Ranch and Hannah Home)

* [05:26] - King's Home impact by the numbers

 

It's no little girls dream, it's no kids dream to be at the King's Home. - Lew BurdetteTweet This

 

* [06:41] - How the King's Home helps abused women and children

 

It's in the 90th percentile that there is drug and alcohol addiction in abusive relationships. - Lew BurdetteTweet This

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* [11:45] - How the King's Home assists youth at risk

 

Worldwide, there are 223 million kids who have experienced abuse in their life. - Lew BurdetteTweet This

 

"We are going to share, the first thing, is Jeremiah 29:11. God has a plan and a hope and a future for your life. Let's latch on to that and you can grow stronger from what you've experienced and you can heal from that." - Lew Burdette

 

* [15:48] - What are some programs that the King's Home uses to restore their women, children, and youth

 

Leah Eagle is a freelance journalist for 280 living and often contributes stories spotlighting Chelsea's businesses and people. She also stays busy writing for several blogs, working as an administrative assistant for Redshift Creative, and managing several social media platforms and more . How she does all these things while being a wife and a mother of two kids is anyone's guess. Listen in as she discusses her busy life and life hacks she's learned along the way.

 

Show Notes

* [00:23] - Introduction

* [00:35] - Episode Sponsor Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:04] - About Leah Eagle and her Chelsea history

* [02:05] - What does Leah love most about Chelsea, Alabama

* [02:43] - What business would Leah like to see come to Chelsea

* [03:43] - Breakdown of all of Leah's jobs

 

I'm a very involved and hands on person... - Leah EagleTweet This

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* [5:07] - Why and how did Leah get into journalism

 

I actually had planned on being in sports broadcasting from the time I was in middle school. - Leah EagleTweet This

 

* [7:22] - Who inspired Leah to go into journalism and where did she see it leading for her

 

"I just didn't have a problem with being the minority at that point. That's just what I had wanted to do." - Leah Eagle

 

I love meeting people and hearing their stories. - Leah EagleTweet This

 

* [9:39] - What are some of Leah's favorite stories while writing for 280 Living

* [12:16] - Leah Discuss her new endeavors in the blogging and professional organizing space

* [15:46] - What is difficult about creating content and revealing private aspects of you life with a personal blog

 

Kristi Ingram has been battling breast cancer since 2010. She is now in the 3rd round of this fight as it has spread and developed into stage IV. Her family has endured along side her as she now faces a disease which has no cure and for which treatment will likely never stop. Listen in as Kristi and David Ingram discuss this fight and the challenges involved with living with stage IV cancer.

 

Show Notes

* [00:23] - Introduction

* [00:36] - Episode Sponsor Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:14] - About Kristi Ingram

* [02:51] - About David Ingram

* [04:16] - Ingram kids and their activities

 

So many people in Chelsea over the years put a lot into me. - David Ingram (Chelsea City Counselor)Tweet This

 

* [05:04] - What's behind David's drive for community involvement

 

I love Chelsea, I love Chelsea Baseball, and I love Chelsea Youth Sports and want it to be the best it can be. - David IngramTweet This

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* [7:31] - David Ingram's history as a Chelsea City Counselor

 

With any decision in municipal government, half the people are going to like the decision and half the people are not. - David Ingram Tweet This

 

* [10:27] - How Kristi Ingram supports David's involvement in city government

* [12:34] - How David's community involvement impacts the family work like balance

 

 

 

"The surgeon told me if I was going to have to have breast cancer that was the best breast ...

Heavenly Smile, Inc. was founded by Kim Bradley in 2006 to assist the Chelsea community and local churches with benevolent outreach. They are a 501(C)3 non-profit that offers a community food pantry and participates in jail ministry and sponsoring kids and families with food and gifts throughout the holidays. Listen in as Kim discusses the services they provide, how you can get involved, and more.

 

Show Notes

* [00:24] - Introduction

* [00:34] - Episode Sponsor Rogue Pest Solutions

* [01:11] - About Kim Bradley and Heavenly Smile

* [01:39] - Heavenly Smile's mission

* [02:43] - About the food pantry, open pantry dates, and how to use the service

 

Meeting physical needs before meeting spiritual needs. - Kim Bradley with Heavenly SmileTweet This

 

* [04:02] - What is the demand for a food pantry within the community

 

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* [06:02] - Family and child sponsorship for the Heavenly Smile, Inc Holiday Project

 

Networking is really paramount to being effective with any kind of ministry. - Kim Bradley with Heavenly Smile Tweet This

 

* [09:11] - How you can give monetarily to help sponsor families for Thanksgiving and Christmas

 

Chelsea is a very giving community - Kim Bradley with Heavenly SmileTweet This

 

* [10:18] - How big is the need for sponsoring families and kids over the holidays

* [11:56] - Contact information for Heavenly Smile, Inc. to participate or request assistance

* [11:53] - Heavenly Smile, Inc. location

Jarrod Dodson is the managing owner and head coach at CrossFit Chelsea. He's personally experienced the transformational effect that CrossFit can produce and is now focused on helping others to become healthy; body, mind, and spirit. Listen in as we discuss CrossFit Chelsea's holistic and multi faceted approach to fitness and why they are a good fit for new and experienced CrossFitters alike.

 

Show Notes

* [00:24] - Introduction

* [00:37] - Episode Sponsor

* [01:10] - About Jarrod Dodson and his family

* [02:40] - Jarrod's Chelsea, AL history

* [03:15] - Jarrod's favorite thing about Chelsea and community involvement

 

Our goal at CrossFit Chelsea is to increase the health of the community overall. - @jarroddodsonTweet This

 

* [05:09] - How did Jarrod Dodson get into CrossFit

 

...and then came the kettle bell swings, the box jumps, and pull ups and I died a miserable death. - @jarroddodsonTweet This

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* [07:17] - How Jarrod Dodson became a part of the ownership of CrossFit Chelsea

 

Its definitely been a long road, but it has been a good road. It has taught me a lot. - @jarroddodsonTweet This

 

* [08:33] - What is Jarrod's vision for CrossFit Chelsea moving forward

 

We want to make sure people are coming in and getting a good work out but staying healthy at the same time.

Katie Alder is the owner and head trainer of That's the Pointe Dance studio in Chelsea, Alabama. She has danced since she was 3 years old and has a passion for teaching the art to future dancers. Katie's bubbly personality and her multi colored hair insures that she stands out in every crowd. Listen in as she talks about her dance history, starting That's the Pointe Dance, and more.

 

Show Notes

* [00:22] - Introduction

* [00:34] - Episode Sponsor

* [01:04] - About Katie Alder and That's the Pointe Dance

* [02:25] - What has Katie been doing throughout her 16 years in Chelsea, Alabama

* [03:08] - Katie Alder's experience with Dance

 

Dance was always my outlet and it was a safe place - Katie AlderTweet This

 

* [05:11] - How That's the Pointe Dance was started and what sets it apart

 

I don't care where you dance, just dance! - Katie AlderTweet This

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* [9:27] - What are the benefits of dance

 

We don't say the F word in my studio. - Katie AlderTweet This

 

* [13:19] - Why is it important to choose a dance studio like That's the Pointe Dance

* [19:47] - That's the Pointe Dance class options, times, etc...

* [24:15] - That's the Point Dance registration process, attire, and cost

 

I want to make sure that kids have a safe place. - Katie AlderTweet This

 

When you see Cody Sumners, ask him what his hobbies are. You'll probably get a bewildered look as he tries to remember the meaning of the word. Cody bleeds Chelsea blue and has seemed to make it his life mission to serve the community every way he possibly can. Listen in as we discuss the many hats he wears and how he's impacting the community that we love.

 

Show Notes

* [00:22] - Introduction

* [00:45] - Episode Sponsor

* [01:30] - About Cody Sumners, his family, and Chelsea History

* [03:18] - How Cody became a Sheriff Deputy

* [04:28] - Cody's current role with the Shelby County Sheriff Department and past experience

* [05:49] - Becoming a Chelsea City Councilor

 

Mayor Niven took us through the first 20 years; now we're on to the next chapter... - Cody SumnersTweet This

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* [06:20] - What is Cody's focus as a Chelsea City Councilor

 

My main focus is the public safety aspect... - Chelsea City Councilor Cody SumnersTweet This

 

* [07:15] - Why does Cody Sumners support contract law enforcement and what advantages does it have for a city like Chelsea, Alabama

 

With contract law enforcement, the benefit other than cost is it takes the liability off of the city - Cody Sumners Tweet This

* [09:30] - What led Cody into Law Enforcement

* [10:43] - Cody's role in the Shelby County Crisis Response Training

* [13:54] -  Shelby County resources partnering together for Crisis Response Training

She is Strong is a brand created by Karen Lamb Pierce to inspire, encourage, and unite women. Their message is to remind women of their inner strength and self worth. Listen in as Karen discusses how it originated, her current success stories, and more. You can purchase a She is Strong shirt on their website or at Urban Barn Clothing.

 

Show Notes

* [00:22] - Introduction

* [00:32] - Episode Sponsor

* [01:25] - About Karen Lamb Pierce and her connection to Chelsea

* [03:35] - Karen explains what She is Strong is all about

* [04:09] - Where did the idea of She is Strong come from

 

God gave me... those 3 words. She is Strong - Karen Lamb PierceTweet This

 

* [06:43] - How She is Strong was created

 

I can not be a strong woman without my faith - Karen Lamb PierceTweet This

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* [12:02] - What gave Karen the courage to step away from her job and launch She is Strong

 

If I'm not passionate about what I'm doing, how is anybody else going to believe in me. - Karen Lamb PierceTweet This

 

* [16:44] - How She is Strong shares stories of women's personal struggles and triumphs

 

Giving back is part of being good people and I want us to be good people - Karen Lamb Pierce