In this episode, I am joined by a dear friend named Jackie Culley. Jackie shares her journey of struggling, learning, and navigating life as a mother of a child with cancer. We also discuss:

• The incredible comfort and strength the Lord has provided for her in the midst of adversity.

• How this journey has shown her that her true identity is simply a daughter of God.

• The importance of trusting the Savior to carry her son because some burdens are too big to carry on your own.

Links:

https://www.sheembracedadversity.com

https://www.facebook.com/jackieculleydesign/

This week, I am joined by the amazing Kimi Fisher who runs an Etsy store where she sells various wood crafts and creations. She shares some insight into her creative process and what it’s like to run an online business. We also discuss:

• The fact that we all have this God-given desire to create something new.

• How creativity doesn’t always imply the typical artistic skills that people assume.

• The fact that the creative process extends far beyond her craft and also includes important skills like marketing, social networking, and business management.

• The importance of honoring our unique gifts and promptings.

You can find Kimi's Etsy store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeckoDesigns

In this episode, I am joined by Becky Child Johnson who shares the stories of the many intense challenges and heartbreaks that she has faced. She has been through two emotional divorces and the tragic loss of her child. We also discuss:

• How she was able to choose faith in the midst of these trials.

• The incredible comfort she has received, and how Heavenly Father has enabled her to carry on, despite all she’s been through.

• How her negative experiences have allowed her to know people that she wouldn’t have met otherwise.

This week, I am joined by Sherrill Moody who shares her incredibly emotional story of intense grief and, ultimately, hope. Sherrill lost two of her children within a couple months of each other, and both of their deaths were unexpected and absolutely heartbreaking. She also shares:

• The many ways that God did not forsake her in the midst of tragedy.

• How she has been able to move past the mortal implications and see the eternal truth that her children live on and they will be reunited again.

• The simple truth that if we keep moving forward in faith, we will not fail.

Contact information for Sherrill:

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/sherrillannmoody/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/EssentialHealing

This week I am joined by Camille Bullock, who talks about her journey after receiving cancer treatment and the unexpected thoughts, feelings, and struggles that came with being a survivor. She also shares:

• How she came to realize that simply surviving is not enough, and there is a need for humans to progress and thrive.

• What it means to look for the collateral beauty in our circumstances.

• How overcoming this extremely difficult situation has truly empowered her in other facets of her life.

• What it means to take advantage of the power of choice, and how to choose how we let certain experiences shape our lives.

For more information about Camille and her mission to empower cancer survivors visit https://camillebullock.lpages.co/living-an-engaged-life/

In this episode, I have a conversation with an amazing woman named Jerlyn Murphy. She shares her experience of having a chronic, debilitating illness that is terminal and what she has learned as she has come to terms with the fact she is not going to be healed. She also discusses:

• How she learned to pray for the Lord to calm her personally, rather than asking Him to calm the storm.

• The fact that healing isn’t always God’s plan for us in this life.

• How each of us must walk through our own individual Garden of Gethsemane.

• How one of the greatest teachers in life is pain.

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Shelbi Bailey who shares the emotional story about the loss of her newborn baby boy. She also shares some insights about:

• Recognizing the miracles and tender mercies in the midst of tragedy, and how the Gospel gives meaning to the things that we go through.

• The many ways that her experiences have taught her to feel empathy for others.

• How everyone experiences grief differently, and her advice for comforting mothers who are dealing with the loss of a child.

This week, I am joined by the wonderful Shelly Shumway. Shelly shares the fascinating story of her journey to becoming a life coach for other women. We also discuss some of her best insights and advice, including:

• The law of the highway: that you are always behind someone that you are learning from, and you are always ahead of someone that you can help.

• How she manages being a self-employed businesswoman and a mother at the same time.

• What it means to have vision, and how to create a purposeful life with God’s help.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/shelshum

For the first episode of the new year, I decided to sit down and record a solo podcast. It is a reflection on 2017 and everything I have learned, particularly about starting Everyday Mormon Girl. I also discuss what is going on in my life right now and what I envision 2018 holds for me and my family. I share some valuable lessons and insights that I have received this year, including:

• The idea that God cannot steer a parked car. I needed to move forward in faith, so that the Lord can guide my steps.

• The difference between productive and unproductive struggles.

• The fact that things don’t need to be perfect to be valuable.

In this episode, I am joined by Erica Miller who shares her message about realizing our God-given gifts and what it means to let our light shine. We also discuss:

• How holding the false belief that we don’t have any talent or gift to offer can prevent us from shining the light that God has given us.

• How some of us have gifts that aren’t as blatantly obvious as others, but they are equally as important.

• That the value of our gifts and talents must not be measured by worldly standards, and oftentimes the greatest impact is made in small ways.