Today I'm chatting with guest Joyce Brinton, an energy healer. She teaches vision board classes, does muscle testing, and is also a mom of four. Joyce and her husband put on amazing classes together, which is where Joyce helped me step into and experience the gift of joy and fulfillment.

In 2011, Joyce's oldest was going to college, and she felt like she had lost her purpose. She herself had an educational background in psychology, but never pursued a career while raising her kids full-time. Unsure what to do next, she decided to create a vision board. She wrote she would travel on a mission to empower women and help them use their voice, but she didn't actually know how this would ever come to be.

Six months later, Joyce was given the opportunity to travel to China for five weeks to teach a course on empowering women to use their voice—just as she'd written on her board. Between getting her passport and being away from home for five weeks, this was a challenging experience for her. At the same time, it taught Joyce how to say yes to life.

Joyce shares more about her experiences with energy healing and muscle testing, including how she's found this power in her own life. When you begin a session with Joyce, the first thing she'll ask is "what's disturbing your peace?" The reason is because no matter the scale, it's disturbing you.

If Joyce could leave the audience with anything today, she would say listen to what your heart is telling you to do, because it knows the direction to take you. For some, this is a new concept. We're so used to listening to our thoughts that we forget to drop down into our hearts. Take a deep breath, ground yourself, and listen.

Find Joyce

http://www.muscletestingacademy.com

http://www.yourhealingevolution.com

Joyce is offering a free energy cleanse video https://www.yourhealingevolution.com/podcastform

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In today's episode, I'm sharing what I learned from honoring the message of "not yet". Finding the right people to connect with is a beautiful space to be in, and this is the space I found myself in at a recent retreat.

The environment brought out a collaborative energy and an exchange of ideas that lifted everyone up—even those of us who were working towards different goals.

At this retreat, I was determined to start shaping my messaging for a book I'm writing about divorce and marriage, which I hope will promote healing in others. The idea to write a book on this subject came several years ago when my husband and I got remarried and a friend of mine, who happens to be an author, suggested I write about it.

The process of getting remarried to my husband wasn't seamless. When he first approached me about getting back together, I would ask God weekly for guidance. "Do I remarry this man? Is this a must because he's the father of my children?" But I kept getting the same message back, which was simply this: "not yet."

This message turned out to be a blessing. "Not yet" gave me the space I needed to heal. I was continually working on the trauma I'd been through with our divorce, having a baby while single, and the heartache I endured. I also needed to process the good things that came out of it, including the resilience I found in myself.

Eventually, the answer came at me loud and clear. I realized I would always have a deep, infinite love for him, and I'm thankful we were able to have a second chance. Now, I see how "not yet" has played out in writing this book. By waiting, I was able to grow and learn. Now, I can write the book from a place of healing rather than pain.

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I am welcoming Hollie Warnick in this episode to talk about empowerment and the power of saying yes.

Hollie is a behavioral kinesiologist, author, healer, and mother. She creates art, coursework, journals, and more for wellness and enjoyment. Hollie is also the host of the "Hollie Would" podcast where she takes listeners on a playful, spiritual journey each episode while encouraging others to be authentic and show up in life as they truly are.

Growing up, Hollie experienced hardships that shaped the person she's become today. Her mother was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). Watching her mother struggle led her to experience the world through another person's eyes. She ended up going to a specific type of therapy that took her out of victim mode and into feeling empowered, which is the therapy she practices today: behavioral kinesiology.

Last year, Hollie started saying yes more. In the past, saying no felt safer. She realized she could create the time and space to allow creations to be brought out through her. Hollie is willing to say yes to all things in the creative realm, which led her to writing, podcasting, and more.

In motherhood and in life, it takes a lot of energy to try and maintain control. The truth is that as much as you try, you can't control everything. If Hollie can share one message today, it's encouragement to say yes more. You never know what's going to come from saying yes.

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FB/Instagram: @Hollie.Warnick

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Today on the podcast, I want to talk about perception versus reality. What you think and what is true aren't always the same thing, and unlearning your perceptions of yourself that are untrue can help you to let go of what holds you back.

For most of my life, I have tried to live inside a box of black and white. But, in recent months, I've started to see that things are greyer. God is not necessarily black and white, and experiencing Him in this way, without putting parameters on Him and understanding that He doesn't see me in plain black and white, has been truly eye-opening. Recently, we went to the NFR and I just wasn't feeling good. We were sat close to the arena next to the ropers box and became friendly with a couple sitting near us. We talked about our experiences and my love of rodeo, and the guy asked if we had ever been to the Houston Rodeo. He invited us to go and stay with them and experience it. I was hesitant. We didn't know these people, but Aaron and I decided to go and experience something new. Going and meeting new people and getting outside of myself was an interesting experience. Hearing our friends' perception of me when he introduced me to others made my "oh but" alarm go off. My perception of myself was that I am not enough. It opened my eyes to how I give excuses about perceptions and compliments about myself. It is all tied to perfectionism and how I feel that if it isn't perfect, it isn't good enough. In truth, beauty is in the practice. God knows you aren't perfect but He still holds you in His love. Join me on Instagram: @perfectlyimperfectranda

I want to talk about the Divine Cup of Miracles and how to keep your own cup full on today's show.

Firstly, I want to share my collaboration with others to create a book. We have created a book about collaborating with the divine, and it was released, February 22, 2022. A portion of the proceeds will be going towards the Centers for Hope, which are will create a place for people to recover from suicidal ideations. You can find this book on Amazon with the link below. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09T2PJ5L5&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_FBPDKMVJ0G490FZM2NSK

A few Sundays ago, as I sat in church during the Sacrament, I came to a realization as the tray of symbolic water was presented to me. The cup closest to me was completely empty, but there were at least 30 other cups that weren't. Those 30 cups represent God's love and gifts. They are abundant, and even if you feel that you are an empty cup, there is more out there for you to receive.

Even if you are unable to receive God's blessings all at once, if you partake a little at a time and learn how to use it, that is how we can receive His love. Growing up, I put constraints on His power and love. I perceived His gifts through the lens of what I can accept. Now, I see and feel that His gifts and love are infinite.

The rains can pour down at any time to fill your cup. When we fill our cup with possibility and collaborate with God and the Heavenly Mother, our cup can overflow, but we can share it with others. There is no set limit on God's love. Ask Him what He wants you to receive.

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When you think you can't try anymore, just push through once more.

When I was little, I lived in a small town in Arizona. My parents were working and going to school. I was lucky to be looked after by other relatives when they were away. Once when my Grandma Stratton was watching me, there was an animal caught in a trap around the side of the house.

She told me to go into the house because she knew she was going to have to put the creature out of its misery. I waited for a second, then followed her and watched as her first attempt failed. Without hesitating, I said, "hit it again Grandma, you can do it." She told me this story so many times. She passed away in 2015 and I miss hearing her recount this story, her jokes, her poems, and her wisdom!

As I have been writing my book, I was reminded of this story, and I thought that it was such a wonderful message. We might not hit it out of the park, we might fall down, but if we get up again and again and keep trying, we will get there.

You will not know unless you try. Keep going, just try one more time. Overcoming the doubt and striding headfirst towards your goal is what moves you closer to it. Reach out for help, we all have different voices and angels pushing us through, we just have to listen to them.

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In today's episode, I am joined by my father Mike Stratton DSc, PT, ATC, MA. He is also the owner of Stratton Sports Medicine.

It seems that there are many divisions in our Nations/World right now. How can we stand up, see that we can have a disagreement and not be disagreeable, and be unified as communities?

My dad and I explore this question and a few others in this episode. I hope that as we have witnessed the attack on Ukraine this week. We can ask ourselves these very questions. Find ways to be more unified. See that we have more in common than we know and truly love our neighbors as ourselves.

My dad is one of the greatest friends of my life. He has helped make me who I am today and has been there for me through everything. He has a doctorate in sports, science, and physical therapy and a master's in athletic training and biomechanics. He has traveled and trained with many celebrities and Olympic athletes.

He grew up in a family of eleven siblings and learned how to put his best foot forward in every way. From the age of 5, he was riding a Shetland pony called Henry and has been in the rodeo world on and off all his life. He took a break for 10 years while going to college. He says there is nothing like a great family, great friends, and great horses.

At 12, Mike got his first job as a paperboy and would ride his Welsh pony Pistol through town delivering the papers, and his work ethic won him a trip to Disneyland. My father and I are now putting on Cowboy Up and Cowgirl Up camps.

The camps are aimed at helping young people to learn confidence, joy, and how to build relationships. Learning to work with and ride a horse is a great confidence builder and at the same time, you are building a relationship with that horse.

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In today's episode, I am joined by my father Mike Stratton DSc, PT, ATC, MA. He is also the owner of Stratton Sports Medicine.

My dad is one of the greatest friends of my life. He has helped make me who I am today and has been there for me through everything. He has a doctorate in sports, science, and physical therapy and a master's in athletic training and biomechanics. He has traveled and trained with many celebrities and Olympic athletes.

He grew up in a family of eleven siblings and learned how to put his best foot forward in every way. From the age of 5, he was riding a Shetland pony called Henry and has been in the rodeo world on and off all his life. He took a break for 10 years while going to college. He says there is nothing like a great family, great friends, and great horses.

At 12, Mike got his first job as a paperboy and would ride his Welsh pony Pistol through town delivering the papers, and his work ethic won him a trip to Disneyland. My father and I are now putting on Cowboy Up and Cowgirl Up camps.

The camps are aimed at helping young people to learn confidence, joy, and how to build relationships. Learning to work with and ride a horse is a great confidence builder and at the same time, you are building a relationship with that horse.

In my own life, through my divorce, my dad helped me become a better horsewoman and it helped me so much to know my own capabilities. It's about connecting with yourself and your purpose.

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Today, I want to talk about a message that has been getting louder and louder as I came closer to recording. The topic is "and vs or," and why you don't have to subscribe to the belief that you have to make choices and be only one thing.

As I have been doing my own healing work through my faith and my groups of other strong, creative women, I have come to realize how much I was allowing myself to be limited.

I was raised as a singer and performer. My dad always encouraged me to perform and be outside of myself. I was part of the choir and a singing and dancing group that performed all over the country, and because my name was Randa Stratton, people always told me I would be a country star. Deep down, I always thought that I could never be that.

In the last year, I have been unraveling limiting beliefs and the world of either-or. As a member of the LDS faith, I believed I could never be both. I couldn't be a famous singer and devout. I can't be a mother and an author. The world of either-or is limiting; we are not linear creations. We need to live in the world of and.

You can be more than one thing at once. Knowing is only part of the battle. Knowing means you can be led to the practice of inclusivity in your life. We all have an individual purpose, but when we work together to create, we are letting divinity work through us to brighten the world.

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In today's episode, I want to talk about taking up space. Everyone deserves to feel valued and that they matter.

A few weeks ago, I had a meeting at church discussing sharing messages of God. A lady described it as a football analogy. Everyone on the team has a part to play and makes a difference, even if they don't think they do. I looked around and saw a woman I had spoken to a few times and whose daughter I had taught in a class.

I had an incredible sense that I should tell her what she means to me. She has 2 incredible children, many health issues, and I wanted to tell her that her strength in the face of the burdens placed upon her was inspiring. When I left the church, I bumped into her and told her what I had been thinking. She was thankful and told me that it meant a lot because she often felt as though she is just taking up space.

It takes each of us to make a difference in the world, even if we can't outwardly see what that difference is. No one should feel like they are just here to take up space. People just want to be acknowledged and seen. Just saying hello can make a huge difference to someone's day.

Find time each day to focus outwardly on. Make a difference in their life and share light and good deeds.

My friend Jessica has created "A Day of Light" Click the link to register. February 3rd make an extra effort to share and spread light!