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Dorthy Haskell has loved horses all her life. After receiving some training and working with adults as a certified clinical hypnotherapist, she decided to combine her lifelong love of horses with her skills and training, and now serves children and teenagers with her equine therapy practice.

I loved this episode because like any good therapist, Dorthy left me feeling enlightened and encouraged with reminders on how anyone can navigate the challenges of life and emotions that come with them. She talks about how this works in her practice and what it looks like, and also shares some inspiring stories of some of the clients she’s had the privilege to assist on their journey.

Listen to the episode to learn more and at the end I also give a shout out to therapists for the good work they do as they use their profession and training to serve and assist so many.

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Brent Crane has been with the Food and Care Coalition for 35 years, so he has a lot of experience and expertise to share when it comes to serving and helping the homeless and those in poverty. On this episode he starts off explaining how the Food and Care Coalition began as a truly grassroots movement, the ways they collaborate with other organizations to help meet their clients needs, and of course he shares some great stories that truly illustrate the good their organization is doing, as well as the volunteers and donors that work with them.

After this interview, I felt so inspired to act on ideas I’ve had for ways me and my family can serve and help in this area, and Brent gives a lot of good ideas too. Give it a listen and you might hear something that inspires you to want to serve as well.

Links mentioned in the episode:
Food and Care Coalition Website
Food and Care Coalition volunteer coordinator email: volunteer@ foodandcare.org
Food and Care Coalition Instagram
Food and Care Coalition Facebook

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We've all had that moment when we've come home from work or a party or other social function...and realized we had something in our teeth, or our fly was down, or there was some food dribbled on our shirt...or whatever it might be! In that moment we wonder how long we walked around like that and maybe might have even wished someone would have spoken up and let us know. On this episode I'm sharing my opinion that being courageous enough to be that someone to speak up in the middle of another person's embarrassing moment can truly be an act of service.

And of course...I had to share one of my most embarrassing moments and how grateful I was for the kind individual that spoke up and said something to me. Listen to the podcast to hear my story and also get a gentle reminder that we truly can make a difference with our positive words.

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The statistics surrounding suicide in construction and other blue-collar careers are alarming. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that they have some of the highest rates of suicide among all other occupations. My guest on the podcast this week, Brice Julian, has seen some of the effects of working in these professions first-hand in his own career, and is now committed to providing mental health resources and support to the many men and women who work in blue-collar jobs.

On the episode he shares why mental health can be such a struggle in these fields, what he's hoping to accomplish with his non-profit as he addresses those issues, and through personal stories and insights he shares how when it comes to mental health, anyone can make a difference in the life of a family member or a friend.

Brice is in the beginning stages of forming his non-profit and I'm so grateful he took the time to come on and share his experiences and expertise. I learned some things I didn't know before and I bet you will too!

Links mentioned in the episode:
Hardhats of Hope on Instagram
Hardhats of Hope on Facebook
Hardhats of Hope Email: [email protected]

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'Days for Girls' is an organization that is working to improve the livelihood for women and girls all over the world, through education and by providing the resources necessary to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation. My guest on the podcast this week, Tiffany Larson, is the CEO of 'Days for Girls' and she highlights so well all the many ways their organization is impacting communities and cultures throughout the world.

She shares the moving story of how 'Days for Girls' got started. She also talks about the patented period kits they make and the education they give when they distribute those kits to different communities. I was especially so inspired by the personal stories she shares near the end of the episode illustrating the ways 'Days for Girls' is truly making a difference to help women and girls feel empowered and break the stigma their cultures have around periods and menstruation.

I first heard about 'Days for Girls' many years ago when I volunteered to help make kits for their organization, and it was truly a mind-blowing and educational experience for me as I learned about these needs in cultures all over the world. Listen to the podcast and you might also hear something that educates and inspires you!

Links mentioned in the episode:
Days for Girls Website
Days for Girls Instagram
Days for Girls Facebook
'The Power of Days' book by Celeste Mergens

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Listen to the podcast this week to hear a special Christmas story that happened to me several years ago. I was struggling as a young mother with depression and anxiety, and this simple opportunity I had to help someone else on Christmas day helped me feel God's love and gave me something to hold on to during a difficult time. It's a simple story, but it has meant something to me and stuck with me all these years.

And also...the podcast will be taking a break for a couple of weeks! But don't worry, I will be back on Tuesday, January 9 with a new episode. Enjoy the holidays with your loved ones and come back in two weeks to hear more awesome organizations featured on the podcast.

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Ben Lyne is a runner and for over 2 years he kept having the thought that he could use those regular runs to inspire and motivate others…by holding a sign while he ran that says ‘I Believe In You’. He finally got the courage to act on those thoughts a couple of years ago, and the reaction and feedback he’s received has been tremendous. He’s had many let him know that through this simple act of service he’s lifted them, encouraged them, and even saved their life. 

Ben’s story is an inspiring reminder to me that the world is filled with people who need validation, love, and lifting…and it really doesn’t take much to give it to them and to make a difference in their lives. Listen to the podcast to hear more about Ben’s story, a little bit of the logistics behind what he does, and the many people he’s motivated along the way.

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Ben's Instagram @runnerguywithasign

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For the podcast this week I had the opportunity to talk with Katie Bunnell, co-founder and President of the Live Your Dream Foundation. The foundation awards scholarships to single mothers in Utah to help them complete their education so they can better provide for their families. Their scholarships can be used at any university, college, or technical school.

In this episode, Katie shares her own story of becoming a single mother and the perseverance it took for her to be able to finish her college degree. With the help of some of her family members, Katie then decided she wanted to start a foundation to help other single mothers be successful with their education journey. Along with the financial assistance they provide, 'Live Your Dream' has also cultivated a community that provides support and enrichment for single mothers and their families throughout Utah.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about this incredible non-profit and the good work they do!

Links mentioned in the episode:
Live Your Dream Website
Live Your Dream Instagram
Live Your Dream Facebook
Katie's Email: [email protected]

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It’s the holiday season! Many of us are shopping for family members and buying gifts for others, so I wanted to share a few thoughts on the podcast this week about leaving reviews.
I share a story at the beginning that really illustrates this idea, and I also give three ideas on ways you can leave a review and why it might matter.
Leaving a review is simple, it usually only takes a few minutes, but it truly can be an act of service in many different ways. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

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This week for the podcast I am featuring my sister, Catherine Cheshire. Catherine is the mother of 8 children and has so much wisdom to share on serving your family and finding meaning, purpose, and joy in that service. She sprinkled so many good nuggets of wisdom throughout this whole interview. Catherine shared her thoughts on why remembering that service to your family is important, ways you can find joy in that service, and also simple ideas you can use to build a culture of service and gratitude in your own family. 

I thought this was a great topic to share the week of Thanksgiving here in the U.S., when many of us will be spending lots of time with our families. Give the podcast a listen and I’m sure you will hear something that will encourage and inspire you.

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