Inspiring Heights

We experience in between seasons all the time; in between summer and fall, in between the start and end of small groups, sports leagues etc. So often, in these in between times, we hold off on starting a new rhythm or routine because the time isn't going to last forever, or whatever that new thing is won't be just perfect. But, in living this way, we end up missing half our live, waiting for perfection or just right. I'm ready to bust out of that mentality and live right here, right now - where our feet are! In this show, we talk about some really simple reflection points that can help us identify why we are waiting and what to do about it.

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Friends! This is an episode I have been dreaming about for over a year and we finally were able to make it happen! In episode 40, my sweet lifelong friend, Janessa, joins us to talk heading back to school. As a high school music teacher, Janessa shares what its like to be in the classroom in 2023. We talk about ways for teachers and parents to work together to serve the kids well and ways for all of us (kids or no kids) to support our teachers as they work to shape the minds of the youth in our communities! Ya'all are going to love hearing Janessa's heart!

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Good coaches correct, believe in, and encourage their teams. We all play a similar role in the lives of our people. Living life as an encourager, especially when the conversations are uncomfortable, can be a challenge. In today's episode, we unpack what it looks like to lean in instead of out, and three practical tips for doing so. Let's live life as an encourager!

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In episode 38 we are digging into a question we all ask ourselves at some point; Can I really plan ahead while being present where my feet are today? I totally believe the answer is a rounsding yes! Tune in to hear how planning ahead actually helps us to be present and what it looks like to set parameters that help us stay present.

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We all experience difficult seasons of life; divorce, sickness, loss of a friend and on and on. There is no secret hack to walk around these challenging times, but there are some ways we can make walking through them more bearable. Tune in to episode 37 as we talk about three tangible steps that can aid us in walking through hardship.

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This week's podcast is zeroing in our homemaking skills! Summertime in the kitchen is just plain different than any other season. There are a number of reasons this might be the case, but irregardless of what the reason is for each of us individually, collectively I have seen this to be true. Part of making the most of our time in the kitchen during this season is creating a plan. In episode 36, we are focusing our plan on the both the long and short game of the season.

For the long game, we talk about how to map out what we hope to produce in our summertime kitchens that will feed and nourish our families once the snow flies. Food preservation is a great opportunity, but also a ton of work. Making sure we have the tools, the time, and the right method for our season can help us to capitalize on the investment we are putting forth.

The short game is our day-to-day and week-to-week plans. With even small changes we can implement, we can make our time in the kitchen efficient, creating more time for playing in the sunshine!

Inspiring Heights Website: www.inspiringheights.org

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We love a good season transition here around the podcast! The leap from spring to summer is delightful! That said, delight can quickly turn into feelings of inadequacy and frustration if we don't take time to pivot into the summer season. Summertime, even for people who don't have kids and/or are not educators, is a unique time of the year! The pace tends to be different than any other season and it warrants a change in routines and rhythms. In this episode, we jump into three lessons I have learned in the past couple of years we will be taking into summer 2023.

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Sometimes it can be hard to say no. It is especially challenging to say no, without saying sorry. But, when we really stop to consider why we are apologizing for our no, it can open our eyes to some deep reflection.

Saying no is hard for me, saying no without saying sorry is a downright mountain to climb. But, I'm learning and I hope I can inspire you in your journey as well!

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We all experience seasons of life when it feels like life is coming hard and fast. While it is great to strive for a quiet and rhythmic life, the reality is, we will find ourselves in survival mode sometimes. My thoughts? We might as well go in prepared! In Episode 33, we talk about the three modes of full seasons, and how to prepare for those times.

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In episode 32, I am joined by my favorite guy, my husband Ben. We talk about what it was like to cut TV out of our lives for 45 days and the lessons we learned from that break. We live in a world that glamorizes and idolizes business and all too often, without awareness, we too can fall into that same trap. Join in as we debrief together and share our thoughts on how business drives addiction and our habitual need to escape.

Episode 29 (referenced in the podcast): https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/eFj5fjvx3yb

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