Kelly and the Encouragers

Today, I had planned to give you a reflection of my thoughts on these past few episodes. I am still in awe at the bravery and vulnerability of the last three guest. Inspired by their bravery, I decided to share my own birth story and difficulty postpartum. While it is only a snapshot of my journey, I am hopeful that it will help you to know that there is solidarity. I also shared my review of the Rachel Hollis event and a few helpful books/podcasts that changed my life.

Brittany Schank joins me on today’s episode! Brittany is a wife, mother, veteran, and therapist who has a heart for women “in the thick of mommy hood.” Her own unique experience and honest perspectives allow women to own their struggle throughout their journey of mommy hood and regain perspective of their parenting abilities. We hope you enjoy our conversation!

https://www.youtube.com/c/brittanyschank

Kristina (Tina) Jacobs joins me on the show today. Tina bravely shares her fertility journey and loss. So many women and men suffer through this process in complete silence. It is impossible to know how this process would feel without going through it yourself. Tina is amazingly honest about the really hard parts and shares recommendations on how to support friends and family through a similar journey. I am so grateful for Tina!

www.lss-nd.org/aboundcounseling

Anneliese Lawton from Grown up Glamour is joining Kelly for this episode. Anneliese provides an honest and even hilarious view of motherhood on her blog. Her willingness to be open about topics like postpartum depression is encouraging and empowering. Anneliese puts words to what many mothers feel but never say, strives to reduce the stigma around mental health, and advocates for exception health care for women. Plus, she’s practically neighbors (Canada) with Kelly (North Dakota). You’ll love hearing from her!

https://www.facebook.com/grownupglamour/

https://annelieselawton.com/?fbclid=IwAR0vHbEMkz4hnZ46qv3ZUS4fzMXoQ7DhVHcCDXJrlIsSa-CFJ_mnlLZiitQ

Raise your hand if you haven’t always felt positive about your body? 🙋‍♀️ Do you ever wonder if you’re the only one who feels that way? Do you ever wonder how you got to this place where you dislike your body? Let’s have an honest conversation about body positivity and the struggle that comes with learning to love yourself- flaws and all!

Just a note that this is probably not an episode that you want to listen to around children as I dropped the f bomb and a few other words/topics that you may not want to explain to your kiddos. Happy listening!

Emily returns to discuss a heavy topic surrounding the holidays- family dynamics! The holidays are not all sunshine (snow) and roses (garland). This isn’t a Hallmark movie. This is real life. Family dynamics are difficult, frustrating, and sometimes even hilarious. Join us for recommendations on how to handle the holidays with challenging relationships.

https://www.lss-nd.org/aboundcounseling

Brittany and Emily discuss societal views, challenges with the media, and how these hard topics are impacting our lives. Both share their unique experiences in life and their therapeutic experience. We are so thankful to have had them on the show!

https://www.lss-nd.org/aboundcounseling

Marnie shares some of her loves- reflexology, podcasts, and life! She brings her amazing energy to the podcast and shares vulnerably about challenging life interactions. We are so honored to have a fellow podcast enthusiast on the show!

For guest links go to https://www.kellysisson.com/podcast-details

Part two of our conversation with Melissa Williams!!!

Melissa meets with Kelly to discuss the ends and outs of social work. During this candid conversation, she will share about her experience with Anti-Human Trafficking movements and her career of social work. Social workers often look at the world differently. Melissa shares her perspectives and the enormous impact that clients have had on her life.

Links: https://www.facebook.com/secretsofsw/?ref=br_rs

http://swsecrets.net