Out With the Old, In With the YOU!

Today I am joined by my beautiful partner, Jenna, as she shares the frustrating situation of buying a new car only to have the transmission die within a few weeks.

Jennifer walks us through:

- Her decision to buy Kolbie

- The unfortunate diagnosis

- Finding a doctor for Kolbie

- The best transmission place ever

- Learning to let go

- The best auto repair shop ever

- There is no "right or wrong" decision

- AJ's new saying to replace the "everything happens for a reason" bullshit

- Opportunities to grow during the crappy seasons

- Why adopting a puppy when your partner has a broken ankle isn't the best idea ;)

If you live in the Springfield area, we HIGHLY recommend these two auto shops:

American Transmissions

T&B Auto

Last week was difficult. My recent motorcycle accident left me with a smashed ankle and a concussion. After two doctor visits, multiple x-rays and still no answers, I started feeling hopeless.

We all go through tough times. Life is packed full of ups and downs. I hope today's episode encourages you that nothing is wrong with you, you are not alone and empowers you with some tools to manage the struggle.

Today I talk about:

- How I ended up in a dark place

- My struggle to get out

- Why uncertainty is difficult on the human brain

- The mother robin who taught me to notice beauty

- The gamble of life

- 3 things that hurt me and 3 things that helped me

Last week I had a wreck on my motorcycle. Thankfully my gear saved my life and I just have to recover from a concussion and a severely swollen ankle. I’ve had a lot of time to think about my accident and work through my big feelings. Although I am extremely bummed about my situation, there has been some really valuable insight that has come to me in the midst of it. 

This week I share:

• The story of how I wrecked

• My struggle of shame

• Statistics of vehicle accidents that occur close to home

• Why this is such a common occurrence

• The shocking resemblance and statistics of child abuse

• How we can protect our children better

• Why our comfort zone is actually the most dangerous place to be

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Or email Kit Creemer at:

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Does our current political climate have you tied up in fear?

Are you overwhelmed with all the issues and unsure of where to start?

Do you feel stuck in constant panic?

Chances are, if you are human, you have/are experiencing a lot of feelings about the scary things happening right now in our country. 

From my own life experiences and learning, I have found 4 simple steps that I share with you today, to help you move out of fear and into a grounded confidence. 

1. Accept reality

2. Acknowledge the suck

3. Search for sunshine

4. Ask yourself, “What is mine to carry?”

In this episode, I unpack these 4 steps. 

It’s not about having a plan for everything that could/might go wrong. 

It’s about being prepared and aware. 

“Lasting change doesn’t come from reaction - it comes from response.” -AJ

Does our current political climate have you tied up in fear?

Are you overwhelmed with all the issues and unsure of where to start?

Do you feel stuck in constant panic?

Chances are, if you are human, you have/are experiencing a lot of feelings about the scary things happening right now in our country. 

From my own life experiences and learning, I have found 4 simple steps that I share with you today, to help you move out of fear and into a grounded confidence. 

1. Accept reality

2. Acknowledge the suck

3. Search for sunshine

4. Ask yourself, “What is mine to carry?”

In this episode, I unpack these 4 steps. 

It’s not about having a plan for everything that could/might go wrong. 

It’s about being prepared and aware. 

“Lasting change doesn’t come from reaction - it comes from response.” -AJ

Ever feel like your life is like a roller coaster?

Are you spending all your energy trying to find a way off?

Me too.

Recently, we went on a trip and came home with the stomach bug. As I spent the next couple of days caring for my family, I had some important realizations. Join me today as I share my experience and my new plan for navigating life’s roller coaster.

Today you will learn:

• The truth about life

• My plan to go “pro”

• The 4 steps to becoming an expert roller coaster rider

• 4 Fun Facts about roller coasters

• How yelling “Rock on” can help us move from fear to adventure

An interview with Avriella!

This week’s episode features one of my favorite podcast guests, Avriella, who comes back to the show to share her valuable perspectives on what she is learning in life. I am again amazed and grateful for this young woman's insight and wisdom. I may be slightly partial, but just take a listen and see for yourself. I don’t think you will regret it!

Today we discuss:

• A traumatizing experience at the vet

• Why Avriella doesn’t like the book I just read

• How she chooses to think about all the parts of herself

• What she does when she learns about new things

• How our brains help us escape cults

• Why we shouldn’t believe everything we read

After a pretty shitty week trying to problem solve and coming up with nothing but frustration, I finally turned to a book I recently got at the library.

“Don’t Believe Everything You Think” by Joseph Nguyen.

He explains why our thinking is the beginning and end of suffering. 

Honestly, I am not even sure if it works, but in today’s episode, I share my new experiment of trusting divine intuition to send me answers.  

Being in a state of panic and stress has never helped me find clarity. I believe there HAS to be a better way. Religion wrecked my life, but I believe that we are all intrinsically connected through nature and that the answers are inside us, waiting for us to be quiet and listen.

I highly recommend the book! Reading it brought me such peace, and where peace is, that is always where I want to be. 

After 41 years and a lot of pain, there are a few things I have learned:

• Not everyone is going to like me

• Speaking up for the vulnerable will always piss off the bullies

• It’s not worth being silent just to be accepted by others

• I get to choose how to spend my time and what matters to me

• Nature never apologizes 

• My life is too precious to waste on caring about what others think about me. 

“I would rather be blinded by the light than run into something trying to see in the dark.”

This episode is an eclectic combination of events that happened and things I have been pondering. From nature and its uncontrollable habits to my first experience drinking a martini, there is a little bit of something in this podcast for everyone!

Listen to learn more about:

• The sentence that Martha Beck finally found that resonates with every human being she has coached

• Wind wind go away… come again… a never day. Do we really need all this wind?

• Are your fucks being used responsibly?

• Is the goal of not wasting… wasting our one precious life?

• If mockingbirds can sing over 150 different songs maybe we can do one thing today that makes our hearts sing.

Click here to read the full article on how wind is helpful to our environment:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/wind_is_essential_to_natural_processes

Check out the TedTalk by Sarah Knight:

The Magic of Not Giving a F*** | Sarah Knight | TEDxCoconutGrove