Get Better Together

Bubba Startz introduces Colonel Daniel Gomez, who shares insights into his background and the unique challenges faced by military families. They discuss the purpose and impact of "The Adventures of a Military Brat" series, designed to reflect authentic military family experiences. Colonel Gomez emphasizes the importance of these books for educators and caregivers, offering a resource to help understand the emotional complexities of military life. Personal stories highlight the emotional impact on families, especially through the lens of "Gold Star Child." The conversation wraps up with a look at future plans for the book series.

(0:31) Introduction and background of Colonel Daniel Gomez

(2:49) Challenges and experiences of military families

(3:51) Purpose and impact of The Adventures of a Military Brat series

(5:21) Reflecting real military family experiences in the books

(6:59) Importance of the books for educators and caregivers

(12:05) Personal stories and emotional impact

(15:36) Overview of Gold Star Child

(17:58) Future plans for the book series

Bubba Startz opens the episode with an introduction to Kalina Hyche, who shares her military background and her journey into the armed forces. Kalina reflects on her early experiences after joining the military, highlighting key service moments and her work in public affairs. She discusses her transition to the Tennessee Army National Guard and sheds light on the approval process for public domain content. The conversation emphasizes the importance of storytelling within the military and Kalina's future plans, including her potential as an officer. Together, they explore Kalina's passion for military service and the impact she hopes to make.

(0:31) Introduction and Kalina's military background

(2:06) Joining the military and early experiences

(3:22) Key service moments and public affairs work

(8:14) Joining the Tennessee Army National Guard

(10:11) Approval process for public domain content

(12:09) Storytelling and its importance in the military

(14:11) Future plans and officer potential

(17:34) Passion and impact in military service

Chase Grant joins Boo Boo to discuss his transition into the music industry, highlighting the importance of support systems. They delve into Chase's journey of building a name within his community, emphasizing the balance between automation and human connection in songwriting. Chase shares pre-show rituals, memorable performances, and his encounters with celebrities, while Boo Boo reflects on musical inspirations and the unusual sources of their songwriting. The conversation covers the significance of authenticity, the Midwest music scene, and collaborations with known artists. They explore the emotional impact of music and Chase's early songwriting process. The episode wraps up with gratitude and anticipation for new projects.

(0:00) Introduction and Chase's new project

(1:17) Support systems and transition to music career

(4:49) Building a name and community

(6:46) Automation, human connection, and songwriting beginnings

(10:31) Pre-show rituals and memorable performances

(15:32) Meeting celebrities and setting future goals

(18:04) Boo Boo's genre, message, and musical inspirations

(23:34) Unusual inspiration for songs

(25:52) Number of shows and performing live

(29:37) Favorite instrument

(31:03) Childhood in Rush City, Minnesota

(33:41) Encouragement to pursue passions

(36:32) Authenticity and sustaining a music career

(39:37) Introduction song for new listeners

(41:32) Midwest music scene connections

(44:40) Collaborations with known artists

(45:28) Home recording vs. studio

(48:42) Anticipation for new songs

(50:56) Emotional impact of music

(54:46) Early songwriting and note-taking

(57:51) Final thoughts and gratitude

Bubba Startz welcomes Barby Ingle to discuss her life-altering accident and the rare disease that reshaped her life and career. They explore Barby's journey from career shifts to becoming a patient advocate, emphasizing the need for individualized care. The conversation touches on her experiences with military service, family dynamics, and challenges within the VA healthcare system. Barby shares insights on veterans' healthcare rights, her legislative goals, and her campaign focused on military and tax legislation. They delve into the complexities of education, background checks, and deregulation, highlighting the role of ethics, negotiation, and communication in legislative politics. The episode concludes with Barby offering final thoughts and reflections.

(0:00) Introduction and guest Barby Ingle

(0:34) Barby's accident, rare disease, and its impact

(2:01) Career shifts and patient advocacy

(3:30) Individualized care, military service, and family

(5:24) VA appointments and healthcare system issues

(7:40) Veterans' healthcare rights and legislative goals

(10:21) Barby's campaign, military, and tax legislation

(13:28) Education, background checks, and deregulation

(16:02) Legislative politics and community engagement

(19:14) Ethics, negotiation, and communication in legislature

(21:19) Closing remarks and final thoughts

Bubba Startz introduces the episode by welcoming Barby Ingle, who shares her compelling backstory, including the profound health impact following a car accident. They delve into Barby's rare disease, exploring its causes and the challenges she faces with veteran healthcare. The conversation shifts to a sensitive discussion on assisted suicide legislation and the financial struggles tied to healthcare and insurance issues. Barby opens up about her advocacy work and legislative journey, touching on her political aspirations in Arizona. The episode concludes with Barby providing further information and resources for listeners seeking support.

(0:00) Introduction to Get Better Together Project and Welcoming Barby Ingle

(1:01) Barby Ingle's backstory and health impact of a car accident

(4:09) Understanding Barby's rare disease and its causes

(8:49) Veteran healthcare challenges

(12:23) Assisted suicide legislation discussion

(13:27) Healthcare financial struggles and insurance issues

(16:36) Barby Ingle's advocacy and legislative journey

(24:11) Barby's political aspirations in Arizona

(27:17) Closing remarks and further information

Jamie Gilcrease and Katie Nebelsick discuss the launch of the Get Better Together Project, focusing on synchronicities and personal growth. They explore the power of vulnerability, self-worth beyond societal norms, and breakthroughs in authentic living. The episode highlights redefining purpose, community support, and the role of deep conversations and accountability. They touch on alternative healing, sustainable business practices, and art's impact on well-being. Introducing concepts like the pickle jar and holy mischief, they also promote "That Place" community space in Lead, South Dakota, empowering women through storytelling.

(0:00) Introduction to the Get Better Together Project

(0:56) Sponsor: Shivers Brewing

(1:16) Program launch and early synchronicities

(3:27) Personal growth and program insights

(7:06) The transformative power of vulnerability

(9:27) Finding self-worth beyond comparisons

(12:14) Breakthroughs and authentic living

(21:10) Redefining purpose and community support

(25:47) Deep conversations and accountability in personal growth

(29:03) Breaking patterns and introducing joy

(36:46) Alternative healing and sustainable business practices

(40:09) Art and creativity for well-being

(41:10) The pickle jar concept and holy mischief

(43:12) Childhood aspirations and staying open

(44:17) Empowering women through conversation

(46:16) Encouraging personal story sharing

(47:20) Promoting "That Place" community space in Leed, South Dakota

Jamie Gilcrease sits down with Tylene to discuss transforming pain into power by managing the inner critic and overcoming negative self-talk. They explore how this impacts relationships and the journey of continuous self-improvement. Tylene shares techniques for silencing the inner critic, dealing with body image issues, and using visual reminders to track progress. They delve into themes of self-worth, blocking negativity, and the importance of vulnerability and raw truth. The conversation touches on redefining intimacy in group settings, encouraging those hesitant to embrace change, and addressing body image post-divorce. Tylene also introduces Lotus Vision Coaching and her future plans.

(0:00) Introduction of Tylene

(0:48) Turning pain into power and managing the inner critic

(3:00) Overcoming negative self-talk and its impact on relationships

(6:10) Continuous self-improvement and realizing personal growth

(10:09) Techniques to silence the inner critic and dealing with body image issues

(14:39) Visual reminders of progress and empowering others through vulnerability

(19:33) Inner demons, self-worth, and blocking out negativity

(26:05) Personal filters, vulnerability, and the power of raw truth

(30:04) Connection, coaching, and redefining intimacy in group settings

(34:58) Encouraging hesitant individuals and addressing body image post-divorce

(38:30) The transformative effect of understanding reactions and overcoming barriers

(39:16) Lotus Vision Coaching onboarding and future plans

Jamie Gilcrease welcomes Ammie Michaels to discuss her HR background and personal growth journey. They explore the differences between corporate development and Ammie's work with the Next Level Collective, addressing misconceptions in people development and the power of insightful questioning. Ammie shares the challenges and rewards of starting her HR business, focusing on small businesses, and how personal growth impacts family dynamics. The episode covers safety in development programs, Ammie's collaborative book project, and tools for transformation, touching on childhood traumas, managing control, and anxiety. Ammie concludes with final thoughts and shoutouts, followed by a sponsor mention for Wolfpack HR events.

(0:00) Introduction to Ammie Michaels

(0:10) Ammie's HR background, business, and personal journey

(2:52) Corporate vs. Next Level Collective development

(5:16) Misconceptions in corporate people development

(7:40) Launching Amy's HR business and target clientele

(12:15) The power of insightful questioning in business

(13:14) The next level collective: challenges and rewards

(15:00) How personal growth affects family dynamics

(17:54) Safety and support in personal development programs

(23:08) Ammie's collaborative book and LevelUp tools

(29:33) Addressing childhood traumas for growth

(30:40) Insightful vs. informational questions

(31:27) Spiritual transformation and body reconnection

(34:14) Managing control, anxiety, and ingrained patterns

(37:56) Benefits and wisdom of the Next Level Collective

(40:31) Final thoughts and shoutouts

(41:13) Sponsor: Wolfpack HR events

Jamie Gilcrease hosts Katie Swenson, who shares her journey and divine experiences, highlighting the evolution of her yoga practice during the pandemic. They discuss discerning God's voice in decisions and offer advice on faith and courage for younger listeners. Katie talks about how faith anchors her in uncertain times, her choice to quit drinking, and its social impact. The episode explores interpreting coincidences as divine guidance, sharing real-life examples, and the power of personal storytelling. They emphasize embracing divine guidance during life changes and recognizing divine nudges. Jamie closes with gratitude and a preview of upcoming content.

(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction with Katie

(0:29) Katie's life journey and divine experiences

(3:03) Yoga practice evolution during the pandemic

(4:30) Discerning God's voice in personal decisions

(7:02) Faith and courage: Advice to younger self

(11:26) Faith anchoring in times of uncertainty

(20:09) Quitting drinking and its social impact

(23:03) Interpreting coincidences as divine guidance

(24:49) Divine messages and real-life examples

(32:20) The power of sharing personal stories

(36:03) Embracing divine guidance in life changes

(40:23) Recognizing and listening to divine nudges

(45:49) Various methods of receiving divine messages

(47:18) Building community and finding support

(48:34) Unexpected signs of divine reassurance

(52:09) Spiritual growth through physical struggles

(55:11) Understanding faith in action

(56:15) Host reflections and gratitude

(56:58) Closing and preview of upcoming content

Shaina Hargens, known as the "Connection Queen," joins us to discuss balancing personal and professional life through gratitude and connection. She shares insights on overcoming addiction, embracing change, and building meaningful business relationships while staying true to core values. Shaina highlights the importance of vulnerability in storytelling and the power of sharing experiences during adversity. She also explores transformation through investment and energy exchange. As a mom, wife, and entrepreneur, Shayna stresses personal time, spiritual connection, and family communication, offering advice for struggling moms.

(0:00) Introduction of Shaina Hargens

(0:55) "Connection Queen" title and its significance

(2:10) Incorporating connection into daily life and work

(3:45) The ISO Prosperity Planner and identity-based planning

(6:02) Balancing personal and professional life with gratitude

(16:02) Attention vs. Connection and its impact on addiction

(19:13) Building trust with oneself and others

(21:34) Advice for women feeling stuck or uncertain

(28:35) The importance of vulnerability and sharing experiences

(34:04) Gratitude practices during challenging times

(43:25) Building meaningful connections in business and personal life

(48:17) Barter system, energy exchange, and pricing in coaching

(51:09) Embracing identity as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur

(52:10) Early morning routines and spiritual connection

(53:08) Communication and boundary setting in relationships

(56:12) Balancing work, parenting, and personal growth

(57:32) How to find Shaina Hargens online

(58:30) Advice for struggling moms