In Every Season

People will make assumptions about you as you move through life and rumors and drama, unfortunately, don't end with high school. 

Today we have a special guest that I am grateful to call my friend, Chady Dunmore. Chady is an NLP Master Practitioner, a two-time WBFF Pro World Champ, and 16-time cover model. This is a woman who is an OG of fitness modeling before the likes of Instagram.

We're unpacking how we often try to portray ourselves a certain way to the world and how the world chooses to see us and how that contrasts with the things we may be dealing with behind closed doors that no one knows about. 

Where you can find Chady:

Instagram: @__chady__

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@fitnesswinks 

Our last trip around the sun gave many of us the space to realize that there may be areas of our lives that we feel a level of discontentment. We had a lot of time to sit, think, and reflect on the kind of people we've been, the things that we haven't accomplished yet, and what direction we're currently going. It caused a lot of us to confront the fact that we've been living in our comfort zone for too long. 

In today's episode, we talk about how important it is for us to take risks and overcome challenges, face failure head-on, shift our trajectory when it's needed, and listen to those we trust. Being intentional about who we allow to speak into our lives and living our truth every day. And above all else, prioritizing our health- mental and physical. 

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Jessica - @fitnesswink

Tess - @tessdeterding

You all know that 'In Every Season" exists to create a platform to open up a dialogue around all seasons of life with no filter. We don't just talk about the past stuff, we're talking about a lot of what we're figuring out right now. And right now we're talking about how difficult things can happen unexpectedly and during the most inconvenient of times. 

For Tess, she's going through a season of challenge with her fiancee', Mackenzie, and the resulting complications from a recent procedure that should have been simple.  

How can we support others going through a hard time? How can we support ourselves in challenging moments? What kind of mindset will get us through to the other side? All this and more gets unpacked in today's episode. 

We love to hear feedback from you! Please leave a rating and review and let us know what you think by reaching out on Instagram!

Jessica - @fitnesswink

Tess - @tessdeterding

No one's marriage is perfect. No relationship is perfect. But in the day and age of social media, filters, and rose-colored glasses, it sure can appear that way. 

I didn't have a great picker. I had consigned to living a life solo- and was excited to do so. I was going to be just like Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love. But little did I know that God had completely different plans for me. Enter Brandon. 

We dive into the inner workings of our own marriage and the transition from our old lives as two individuals to our new lives as one partnership. Brandon and I discuss the importance of having a relationship built on strong communication, transparency, and authenticity for each other and the impact it has on our children. 

With helpful and actionable advice for both married and single people, we really hope you'll enjoy this episode!

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So often in life we feel bogged down by the day-to-day. We feel stagnant- like we should be further along than we are or the past trauma and hurt just seems to always catch up with us and never goes away. That is just some of what we unpack on today's episode with our guest, Ashley Stanfield. Ashley is a successful entrepreneur, having created a multi-million dollar business through Arbonne and she is a captivating public speaker. 

Ashley is a mover and shaker and she shares with us some of her own struggles and how she has overcome them. A pivotal point of that being her choice of mindset- that is always the key. Growth often happens silently and when no one is looking. And while we know all too well how hard it is to feel like you are moving forward with all the crazy trials and tribulations of life, we're here to remind you that growth is exactly what those challenges are for. 

More places you can find Ashley:

Instagram - @ashstanfield

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Jessica - @fitnesswink

Tess - @tessdeterding 

Today's episode is special with a dear friend of mine as our very first guest! Erin Kalte-Swanberg is a relator based in the Sacramento/Placer County area and is the author of "Awakened: A Divine Healing from Drug Addiction". 

We talk about how Erin and I came to be life-long friends and the journey of life lessons that we have been on together. Honesty and transparency is something we both value in our friendships and relationships and that is one of the things that I appreciate the most about Erin- she has no desire to project a perfect persona. 

Hear about her crazy journey to overcoming her addiction, finding her purpose, and how she navigates every season. 

We love and appreciate all of the feedback we have been getting from our loyal listeners! If you haven't yet, please rate this, share it with your friends, and let us know what you think of this episode! 

Jessica on Instagram - @fitnesswink

Tess on Instagram - @Tessdeterding

Where you can find Erin:

Instagram - @erinswanberg

Website - erinswanberg.myrealtyonegroup.com

So many of us felt absolutely dragged through the mud by 2020. But this year, as we are beginning this new quarter, we're digging ourselves out. 

In today's episode, we unpack the topic of rebirth. We can't stop before the magic happens, but so many people do. So many people encounter natural moments of resistance in achieving their dreams or becoming the better version of themselves that they've always wanted to be. There will be uncomfortable moments, that's how we know we're growing and being authentic. Taking the first leap is just part of it, the self-discipline will keep you going.

Be your first true believer. Be authentic. Be your own encourager and only accept the kind of people into your life who will encourage you on that journey. Don't be afraid to go all-in and be vulnerable in your personal growth. 

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Jessica - @fitnesswink

Tess - @tessdeterding

Life can be a rat race. Especially for people like us who are doers, movers, and shakers. We have jobs, projects, husbands/wives, kids, dreams, aspirations, and our days can seem like we're constantly going from one place to the next just being pulled in all different directions at once. 

I know for high achievers and go-getters like myself, we DO NOT STOP. Slowing down is for lazy people, not for us- if we slow down or stop, we won't get to our goal. 

I've had to really do some self-reflection in the past and ask myself what the root cause of why I feel I can't take a moment for myself. There were internal reasons that were far deeper than just the urgency to succeed. And I'm willing to bet it's the same for you. 

If you hadn't already guessed, today Tess and I are covering the concept of rest. Why it's so important, how you can actually make time for it, and how taking the time for you can help you to be more present when you give of your time to others. 

Please let us know what you think by leaving a rating, a review, and connect with us on Instagram to give us your thoughts!

Jessica Winkelhausen-Smith - @fitnesswink

Tess Deterding - @tessdeterding

The human experience is a truly beautiful thing with an abundance of things to have gratitude for, but it's not without its seasons of chaos and strife. We want you to know with today's episode that you don't have to go through it alone and that you never truly are alone. 

As we get into this podcast, we really want you to feel like you know who we are. 

We unpack some of the biggest seasons of chaos for us as individuals; for me, the heartbreak that was losing my mother and dealing with the aftermath, and for Tess, the struggles that came with growing up in a Catholic environment and then needing to come to terms with her sexuality.

We'll touch on how sometimes in the darkest seasons, you just need to focus on the next step ahead of you. You truly need forgiveness towards those things which have wronged you in order to experience a healing of your spirit, because our creativity, the quality of our relationships, and our mental health all depend on everything being right in your heart. 

We hope you enjoy our first official episode! Please let us know what you think by leaving a review, and giving us your feedback on Instagram!

Jessica Winkelhausen Smith - @fitnesswink

Tess Deterding - @tessdeterding

Growth is a journey, not an end product. As the saying goes, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Our passion as new podcasters is to use our experiences and lessons to help listeners through the long-haul, so we are so excited to kick off our new journey of podcasting with you! In our very first episode, we discuss how we can use pain as our teacher- we cannot know great joy without knowing great sorrow. Along the same vein, it's always important to slow down and take the time to celebrate yourself and your accomplishments and allow yourself to feel and accept joy in those times. After all, we are harder on ourselves than anyone else ever could be because we frequently feel the need to avoid being exposed and hide our vulnerabilities at all costs. 

Coming out of 2020, which was a revealing year in and of itself, we have all come away from it stronger than we were before, with more challenges that we have overcome, and a higher sense of self-awareness under our belts. Now, let's take the opportunity together to allow it to prepare us for the season that we're in, and every season that is to come. 

How can we grow with you? What are some topics that you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast? Connect with us on social and let us know! Hit the subscribe button and leave a review. We would love to hear from you and get your feedback. 

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Jessica - @fitnesswink

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