I Choose Life

Today we have a special guest with us to talk about resiliency building. Joanie Hansen is an Inspirational leader, Vlogger and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Joanie is down to earth, authentic to the core, and just a beautiful soul. We deep dive into the meaning of emotional resilience. We also explore what typical characteristics people have that have emotional resilience. We also talk about how one might build emotional resilience. Joanie shares some challenging times and how emotional resilience helped her and how she built it. Please join us as you do not want to miss this one! Joanie: [email protected].

Join Becky & Mel as they explore the quandary of how to fit exercise in during challenging times. They also explore spending time with Jesus and resting. Life can be crazy which leads them to chatting about being intentional with time. This all good stuff to think about especially with the new year. Resources: Book: Sacred Rest By Saundra Dalton-Smith. Bullet Journal to help organize and be intentional with time. See IG handle bar @becky.mellisa for picture and explanations.

Today we try to unpack making peace with food. You get to learn about how Becky feels about M&M’s. What is Diet Culture, & reframing how we think about food.

Intuitive eating website: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/

Becky and Mellisa talk about loving your body whether its in a larger or smaller body. They also discuss fat phobia. Listen as they unpack body image issues. This episode is part of a three part series.

Mellisa & Becky put together some good ideas on gift giving. Follow along as we post some of our Christmas Traditions @becky.Mellisa on Facebook & Instagram. Item

1. Becky: https://www.ubuntu.life/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NE+%7C+Brand+%7C+5.26.2020+l_ME1+752c&utm_term=105558528127-kwd-913931717661&utm_content=451469266528&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkuu368-q7QIVWT6tBh1aQg4ZEAAYASAAEgJMsvD_BwE Item

Mellisa: https://www.thebathhousebakery.com/

2. Becky: https://www.dellaskitchenshop.com/ Item

Mellisa: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RaelynnJadeBows?ref=search_shop_redirect

3. Becky: https://ssekodesigns.com/kris Item Mellisa: teachingtoysandbooks.com

4. Becky: https://www.yeti.com/en_US/drinkware

Mellisa: https://instagram.com/kustom_lazerr?r=nametag

5. Becky: https://www.apple.com/airpods/

Mellisa: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Fisher-Price/page/2968E16E-A3C6-4109-B137-6AB39983451D?ref_=ast_bln

6. Becky: Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship https://www.amazon.com/dp/073697492X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_TyrXFbNTSPV

Mellisa: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarchingMaeCreations?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=807546816

7. Becky: https://www.glassybaby.com/thoughtful?utm_source=bronto&utm_campaign=thoughtful-email-112420&utm_medium=email&utm_content=block1cta-112420&_bta_tid=21203194835476439264668487504131805806549229513090716149580730281253177238109614092534592799685841158151

Mellisa: https://donate.worldvision.org/giftcatalog

8. Becky: https://www.mythirtyone.com/us/en/Valeriewhite

Mellisa: http://www.manifestocoffeeroasters.com/

9. Becky: give an experience, learn something new together from a local shop.

Mellisa:

10. Becky: VELAZZIO [Upgrade] Thermo1 Battery Heated Gloves - 3 Heating Levels w/Intelligent Control, up to 8hrs Warmth, 3M Thinsulate Waterproof Breathable Winter Gloves, Touchscreen Ski Gloves Men & Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YBVVFJR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_pDrXFbSG57XA9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Mellisa: https://www.loft9pilates.com/

This episode discusses why forgiveness is important and how to recognize if you have unforgiveness. Many people do not even recognize that they have unforgiveness. Forgiveness is a journey and very important to our health and well being. Becky and Mel discuss ways and steps to move forward. They also specifically discuss forgiving yourself. Specific Resources discussed in Podcast: -John 8:32 You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. -Book: Do Yourself A Favor.....Forgive: Learn to take Control of Your Life Through Forgiveness. -Joyce Meyer -Headspace App for breathing and meditation

How does comparison start? Is comparison always toxic? When is it toxic or not toxic? How do you know when you are comparing yourself to others. Take a deep dive with Becky and Mel into the world of comparison. They give a different perspective on how to avoid comparison traps.

This episode is about being the voice you need. Becky and Mellisa talk about the differences between Peacemaker & Peacekeeper. Are you a Peacemaker or Peacekeeper? This difference can affect your mental health, your relationships, your work, and general happiness. Matthew 5:9. Romans 12:18.

Grief and loss can come in our lives for many reasons and looks different for everyone. Sometimes it can be a loss of a person, or a change in jobs, a loss of a dog or maybe adding a new family member. Yes, good change can create grief and loss. Becky & Mellisa discuss ways to recognize grief and loss issues within yourself and others. They break down how you can be supportive to someone that has had a loss. Furthermore, they go over common mistakes that people innocently do when trying to be supportive. This episode is for everyone because at some point we will all go through a loss.

Ever wonder if God hears you? Well you are in for a treat, he does hear you! Listen to our friend Carol Turner doing an intimate interview as she shares her Jesus story. She walks us through growing up in the church, single motherhood, relationships with self & others, co-dependence, a divorce, and a life threatening situation that ultimately resulted in her giving her life back to Jesus. Carol is a dynamic, energetic, independent and lover of Jesus. We loved this interview and know you will to.