Meet my friend Rachel Phillips! She is bravely telling her story of anxiety and how it has gripped her since she was a young girl. She does a beautiful job of taking us with her on her journey and then takes some time to answer my questions. We touch on marriage and family and how anxiety plays out in real life. We discuss the church and the shame that sometimes accompanies anxiety. This is a triumphant story filled with truth and hope, redemption and joy!

Lauren Flake is a wife, mother and author of, "Where Did My Sweet Grandma Go?" She wrote the book for her children after her mother passed away from early onset Alzheimer's disease. Lauren has a heart to help other "daughters of dementia" and has started a community to do just that. She blogs over at www.loveofdixie.com and is also responsible for raising money to benefit central Texas causes through #TexasStrong merchandise that she created! Listen in to hear her story!

Chidimma Ozor is also known as the TYPEAhippie. She has so many amazing things happening including a blog, a podcast, Aroma Compassion Therapy. She is a leader and teacher with regards to essential oils and how to use them in yoga and recovery! There is so much good stuff here friends! Listen in and then head over to greatbigyes.com to get the links to learn more!

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Terri Ingraham is the founder of beLydia which is a non-profit created as a modern woman's response to the Gospel. beLydia hosts events to raise awareness and money to support organizations that are working to end human trafficking. Listen in to hear Terri's story of how the idea of beLydia came to her in a dream and how God has led her every step of the way!

Carissa Bradford is the founder of The Adamo Group. On this podcast, I am on location with her in the Adamo Nail Bar trailer in Austin, TX. The trailer is beautiful and on this podcast you will hear the story of its restoration! Through Adamo, Carissa will be training survivors of human trafficking in the trade of manicuring and then helping them to find jobs in the community. I can't wait for you to hear her amazing story!

Allison LaBianca is the International Missions Director for Holy Yoga. Currently, her home base is in Los Angeles but you will find her traveling around the world connecting with people of other cultures. Her heart is to experience the greatness of God by engaging in the diversity of all of God's people, and offer avenues of healing to survivors of trauma. Listen in to hear her amazing story!

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Avery Harris has opened a food truck called SAvery Grilled Cheese in Austin. She tells the story of how her heart broke for victims of slavery and she decided to do something about it. 10% of profits from the truck go to organizations that work to end slavery and human trafficking. That's what we call, "Grill Cheesin' for a reason"! Listen in to learn more about Avery and her mission.

My conversation with my friend, Danette, about addiction and recovery. I'm so grateful for the way she shares her journey with honesty and transparency. Listen in to hear her story of courage and faith and recovery. If you suffer from addiction, there is hope and you are not alone. Be encouraged and inspired by this warrior and her beautiful, brave spirit!