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  • Who Am I, Really? The Story Of Finding My Biological Family

    Join us as Gabriella Robertson shares her story of a lifetime.  She was adopted at birth into a loving family.  At the age of 18, her mom asked her if she was going to try to find her birth parents.  At the time she really didn't have a desire.  At 20, she was invited to see the musical 
    "Bright Star" with her friend and her family.  From the moment she walked into the theater everything changed"!  Listen as Gabby shares her incredible story.  

    40 min
  • Therefore What?

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    Episode: "Therefore What"

    Welcome to Episode 24 of  Cairn the Load.

    In this episode, Mark & Annette, discuss how seeking to understand first allows us to see things differently.

    So if you want to Think Win-Win, Seek to Understand, and learn How to Live in Full Color, tune in now!

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • How we can stop living in black and white, but in full color. 
    • When we hear someone's real story, the truth behind who they are, and where they've come from, and what they've experienced-- we can understand and appreciate them better. T
    • herefore let us create a paradigm shift of listening to others before judging them.



    About Us

    Mark & Annette are experts in changing personal attitudes and creating Win-Win's whose accomplishments include:

    • Mark & Annette share in a real and vulnerable way their life's journey and help add a rock to the cairn's that have



    More Information

    Learn more about how you can improve your results by changing our attitude with Cairn the Load


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    38 min
  • "Breaking The Generational Pattern...Write Your Own Story"

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    Episode: "Breaking The Generational Pattern...Write Your Own Story"

    Welcome to Episode 24 of Cairn The Load Podcast.

    In this episode, Deanna Lavada and I discuss Breaking The Generational Pattern.

    So if you want to you can break the pattern, overcome dysfunctional parenting, and recognize that joy is within your reach,  tune in now!

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    Episode Title: "Breaking The Generational Pattern...Write Your Own Story"

    • Generational Patterns
    • Dysfunctional Parenting
    • Healing
    • Writing Your Own Story
    • You Can Find Joy and Happiness,



    About Us
    Deanna Lavada is an expert in Write Your Own Story whose accomplishments include:

    • Deanna Levada is a wife, mom, grandmother & entrepreneur! She is a Warrior! A woman who could easily have fallen into the generational trap, but recognized what was happening and fought the good fight of healing. She has overcome and created a life of joy.



    More Information
    Learn more about how you can improve your results by breaking generational patterns and rewiring the effects of dysfunctional parenting. Write Your Own Story with cairntheload.com


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    If you enjoyed this episode on Breaking The Generational Pattern, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.

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    And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.

    Please leave a review right now (LINK TO ITUNES)

    Thanks for listening!

    56 min
  • When Is It Time To Jump Off The Titanic

    Episode: "When Is It Time To Jump Off The Titanic"


    Welcome to Episode 23 of the Cairn The Load.


    In this episode, Drew Young and I discuss a message of HOPE & HEALING as we traverse the daily life challenges.


    Challenges in life don't define you, but they can refine you. At times we all feel less than, but we hope that this conversation will help you recognize that YOU ARE ENOUGH! Tune in now!


    In this episode, you'll discover:


    Episode Title: "When Is It Time To Jump Off The Titanic"


    • Lessons & Principles to Know You Are Enough
    • Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
    • HOPE & HEALING Will Come


    Drew Young is an expert in You Are Enough whose accomplishments include:


    • Drew Young is the author of the book The Meaning of Your Mission: Lessons & Principles to Know You Are Enough. He serves as the publicity manager at FranklinCovey, where he assists in managing best-selling book launches, social media campaigns, and booking high-profile thought leaders, storytellers, and celebrities for On Leadership, the fastest growing and most extensive leadership development on-line newsletter in the world.


    • Learn more about Drew and the lessons & principles that he talked about in his best-seller book the Meaning of Your Mission found on Amazon


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      Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!

      If you enjoyed this episode on a message of HOPE & HEALING as we traverse the daily challenges of life, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.

      Don't forget to subscribe to the show on wherever you listen to podcasts to get automatic episode updates for our "Cairn The Load Show!"

      And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They help us out when it comes to the show's ranking, and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.

      Please leave a review right now 

      Thanks for listening!
    46 min
  • Spreading Hope, Saving More Lives

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    Episode: "While it takes an entire village to raise a child, we believe it takes an entire community to save one!”

    Welcome to Episode 22 of  Cairn The Load.

    In this episode, Jeanie Wilson and I discuss Spreading a message of HOPE.

    If you want to spread hope and save more lives, please join us. The curriculum of the Hope Squad was developed in partnership with a local mental health agency and focuses on mental wellness, anti-bullying, and resilience. so you can “While it takes an entire village to raise a child, we believe it takes an entire community to save one!”, tune in now!

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    Episode Title: "Spreading Hope, Saving More Lives!”

    • You Are Not Alone
    • Everyone Has A Role To Play
    • There Is HOPE



    About Us
    Jeanie Wilson was determined to do something about the increasing number of suicides that were happening at a High School where she was an Administrator. She implemented the HOPE Squad resulting in 0 lives lost the next 5 years.  

    • Retired Public education high school teacher, coach, and administrator in Jordan and Alpine Districts. Also taught alternative high school for 8 years. Thoroughly loved working w the high school students, teachers, and administrators. They were all an inspiration to me and my family of 5.... now 20 w the grands. Loved every minute!



    More Information
    Learn more about your role in helping to prevent suicide at cairntheload.com

    Suicide Prevention Links & Mentions From This Episode:
    https://cairntheload.com/emotional-community-stones/
    https://hopesquad.com/


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    If you enjoyed this episode on Sharing a message of HOPE, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post.

    Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, or any of your podcast providers. to get automatic episode updates for our "Cairn The Load!"

    And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.

    Please leave a review right now https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cairn-the-load

    Thanks for listening!

    44 min
  • The Stories Of Our Lives

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    Episode: "The Stories Of Our Lives"


    Welcome to Episode 20 of the Cairn The Load.


    In this episode, Mark & Annette discuss how stories can benefit us.


    So if you want to find purpose in stories, and how to put yourself in a position to see analogies of life so you can gain wisdom through experience, tune in now!


    In this episode, you'll discover:


    • Using stories as a means of learning
    • Reflection Exercise


    Power Of Story Links & Mentions From This Episode:

    http://www.cairntheload.com

    @cairntheload

    Thanks for Tuning In!

    Thanks for listening!

    41 min

About Finding Meaning

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Are you looking to find meaning and significance in your life? Join Mark & Annette as they explore the power of personal experiences and the strength that can be found through understanding the stories we carry. From tales of triumph to moments of vulnerability, this podcast will inspire you to live a life of significance and embrace the journey of growth.