Finding Strength Podcast

Matt and Amber Hansen have an incredible story of Finding Strength. The show hosts help them to tell of their journey of overcoming tragic loss and finding hope in the end. This is a must listen episode. You will cry, you'll laugh, you will find your own meaning in their story and most of all it will help you to understand how to overcome some of your own suffering as well. Enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Ali Sumsion Photography. For amazing photos check out: https://alisumsionphotography.com/

Immigrating from Chile to the U.S. to attend school, Felipe Zurita intended on becoming a doctor. A hard worker and self-diagnosed perfectionist, he eventually found his calling at The Golden Rule Project helping others to spread kindness. Felipe's story is remarkable. He tells us what it was like leaving his home country as young man and how he was able to find himself and accept his sexuality while on his Mormon mission. Felipe is extraordinarily happy and his joy is contagious. So contagious in fact, that he has decided to dedicate his life to helping others feel that same joy. 

Learn more about The Golden Rule Project here: thegoldenruleproject.org

Be a better parent in one hour, guaranteed! (We provide no guarantees or promises.) Bethany and Matt answer listener questions about parenting, covering a wide array of issues. Leaning on their personal experience and the advice of experts, the podcast hosts help us all to become better parents. They address parenting teens: holding boundaries, talking about sex, how to talk to girls and boys alike, addressing drug safety, among many other topics. And, there's help with parenting young children too, how to be better with chores, how to deal with bullying, online safety, building self esteem and much more.

This week the Finding Strength hosts invite their loyal partners on to the show to help them discuss spiritual growth and what it's like to go through a faith crisis. Changing one's belief system is difficult. Many people are affected when a loved one changes his or her spiritual practices. Growth is never easy, it's not supposed to be. In this episode, we learn what works and what doesn't when it comes to transitioning your faith.

Annie Law found her strength at a young age. First her parents separate, next she finds out her dad is gay, then her mother is duped by a con-artist, and later she finds out that the love of her life has an opioid addiction. Annie is nothing short of amazing and she shares her story of finding strength with us, showing us all that vulnerability is strength.

Growing up in the LDS church was difficult for Chris Johnson. Since a young age Chris new he was somewhat different from the other kids, he was attracted to others boys. Confused he turned to his family and his religious upbringing for guidance. There he only found more confusion. Struggling to come to grips with who he really was, Chris decided to marry in the Mormon Church being told that if he did so, his "problem" would disappear.  Well, it didn't. After years of being married and pushing down who he really was he found himself depressed and even more confused. Eventually Chris came to accept himself for who he is and decided to come out to his family. Chris shares with us what a difficult and arduous process this was for him. And shares with us that since coming out he has met the love of his life and has never been happier. In a groundbreaking episode, the Finding Strength podcast helps us learn about what it's like to come out as gay, when you're a Mormon.

In this two part episode we first remember Brighton Tenney, Bethany's beautiful daughter. On January 24, 2016 "Brighty" passed away due to respiratory complications. Sweet four year old Brighty was a bright spot in the world. She made everyone smile and showed the world what true joy felt like. Today, January 24, 2019, is Brighty's 3rd Angelversary. Three years ago the world lost one of its brightest lights. We miss her deeply. Together, we grieve with the Tenney family.  In the first part of this episode Matt pays tribute to Brighty and shares wise counsel on grief and sadness. Helping us to understand sadness is normal; that the cure for our sadness, is feeling it. 

The second part is a special onsite visit to True REST Float Spa in Provo, UT. Chris, owner of True REST Provo, graciously invites Matt, Bethany, and Brindy to enjoy an hour of float therapy. "A powerful tool for wellness, relaxation, pain relief and better sleep." We learn all about it in the 20th episode of Finding Strength. Enjoy!

You can find more information about True REST at their website: https://www.truerest.com/

This week the Finding Strength team learns about the incredible benefits of Yoga from Jessica Reichardt. She tells us the incredible story of how she found the strength to help her own husband overcome alcoholism. Jessica today uses her passions to help others do the same. She is a renowned Yoga instructor and avid Alan-on member with loads of wisdom and power. Enjoy another amazing episode of Finding Strength!

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A German citizen, an Ironman, a 20 year Veteran of the German Special Forces, Uwe Best has learned what it takes to overcome adversity. Facing a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Uwe stays faithful and hopeful. He teaches how to live focused on what really matters despite any obstacle that comes his way.

Making it through the Holidays is tough for many of us. Matt and Bethany share strategies and suggestions for navigating the busy holiday season. In the last episode of season one, they share a message of hope and love for all of the Finding Strength listeners.