If you're like me you find yourself being more annoyed with the people around you instead of being appreciative. When I agreed to have Dr. Satia on the show I don't think I expected to have such a shift in my thinking of what I can do to combat that.

If you can relate then please join us in this inspiring episode of Rise and Climb as I chat with Dr. Satia, the visionary behind the Thank You Project.

Over 52 weeks, she took on the challenge of sending a heartfelt thank you note to a different coworker each week. Satia opens up about her journey, sharing the life-changing lessons she learned along the way and how expressing gratitude can transform lives.

Discover the profound impact of uplifting others and the personal rewards that come from recognizing the contributions of those around you. Tune in to explore how gratitude can elevate both personal and professional relationships!

Check out this YouTube video Dr. Satia shared with me that puts a nice end cap to the conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg

Feeling inspired? Check out these thank you cards that I am using to spread the gratitude: https://amzn.to/3L6RzUg (commissions may be earned)

Podcast Anna referenced on becoming husband's cheerleader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i6TLy5ly9s

In this episode of the Rise & Climb Podcast, I sit down with author, Tammy Borden, to talk about her book Waltraud - the true story of her mother's childhood growing up in Nazi Germany.

Tammy shares what inspired her to put her mother's story into words, how the process deepend her own understanding of resilience and faith, and what she discovered along the journe of self-publishing.

Whther you're curious about writing, history, or simply the strength it takes to rise about hard circumstances, this conversation will leave you both challenged and encouraged!

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Do you want to grow in your relationship with God or grow in your faith? Do you want to learn how to read the bible and study it with your spouse? This episode is all about honest reflection. We’re walking through Mark 14 and Philippians 3, asking: Are we really following Jesus, or just living a safe, polished Christian life? From altar calls to personal convictions—like Michael writing a book and Anna stepping into church ministry—we’re processing it all out loud and inviting you to do the same.We talk about convictions, and what it means to move beyond just ‘being a good Christian' and actually live a Christian life or impact!

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Continue the unfolding of what God is up to in the mountains of Appalachia as one former Wisconsinite talks with another Wisconsinite about how God has moved in our hearts to love on the people of WNC and Hurricane Helene relief work.

To donate building supplies check out: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1PBGBF52BHETG?ref=gr_search_page_result

Join us as we laugh and cry about our hurricane relief work, stories, what brought us together, and what is next.

On this interview I talk with Rebecca, a devoted volunteer from Charlotte, North Carolina, who shares her journey from a normal life to delivering hurricane relief supplies across North Carolina.

Rebecca recounts the story of how she mobilized resources, coordinated community efforts, and overcame various obstacles to assist communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.

She highlights significant moments, including her innovative setups like the pop-up internet café, her emotional connection with locals, and the immense spirit of helping each other through faith.

Rebecca also discusses her ongoing mission to provide shelters, rebuild homes, and the importance of having a broader, organized volunteer effort to make impactful and lasting changes.

Christmas Wishlist:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3R0151W2D0XXD?ref=gr_search_page_result&fbclid=IwY2xjawG8W0ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSkP-E0Q22mZEuI5SzQ4OQHVxborKUhEQxdW0Fu4JXAvM6cZTtqQm5gNzw_aem_oROLY1jDRNkdr0PM0NXNoQ

Building Supplies List:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1PBGBF52BHETG?ref=gr_search_page_result&fbclid=IwY2xjawG8W4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHR0ojNLNckAXk_Qtn9gyxM7OSOvDCYSFr3DlJwcPu5QdodPtf3kn5Ja2LQ_aem_yC46HK_VqDqLWJbumP6Vyg

HopeRebuilds.Org - stay tuned for more to come!

Follow along on IG: @HopeRebuilds

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:27 Meet Rebecca: From Normal Life to Hurricane Relief

02:02 The First Mission: Blowing Rock and Hurricane Helene

03:37 Mobilizing Support: Facebook and Amazon Wishlist

05:13 First Supply Run: Challenges and Miracles

13:00 Continued Efforts: From Heaters to Construction Supplies

14:29 Anna's Story: Joining the Relief Effort

23:06 The Power of Volunteers and Community

27:20 Organizing for Long-Term Impact

32:22 The Need for Campers and Immediate Shelter

41:37 Unexpected Generosity and Overwhelming Needs

42:24 The Starlink Cafe Idea

44:54 Challenges and Miracles in Fundraising48:44 Standing Firm in Faith

51:56 Community Resilience and Government Skepticism

57:28 Immediate and Long-term Relief Efforts

01:03:36 A Special Christmas Project for Tyne

01:17:56 Stories of Hope and Perseverance

01:23:06 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Per usual, don't mind the audio...you may have to adjust. I assure you, when Michael and I sleep more in 10 years, we will be able to better tackle this. 🤪

Join us as we re-cap our trip back from WNC.

To watch a video that recaps our trip check this out: https://youtu.be/ua1DxeDFHEs

If you would like to donate to any of the causes we talked about here are the links:

Where people can donate: https://www.highpastures.org/

For donating for relief workers lodging. From Nov-Jan and potentially future. Select “Calvary chapel” in drop down. Camp High Pasture has canceled all reservations for the rest of the year to open up the camp to workers.

https://www.wncsupplies.com/

To ensure supplies continue to come to these areas when they need them in the future after current stock runs low.For Camp Miller, My Church Calvary Chapel Lake Norman’s relief ministry non profit is what the camp is operating under. https://www.calvarychapelrelief.com/

We are planning on starting a few funds to help with a few projects:

1. Food ministry (to continue providing hot meals for relief workers)

2. Thanksgiving meals

3. Christmas gifts for kids

4. Propane/Gas exchange

5. House rebuilding

6 days before Michael and I were supposed to head to UT for our first anniversary trip in 3 years the Lord had something else in mind.

Within 12 hours of getting the idea of changing our anniversary plans to going to WNC to help with the hurricane relief efforts God had opened all the doors and even started gently guiding our hearts to accept the call.

We did NOT want to cancel our trip, BUT GOD.

Come along as we journey to WNC. Literally. We are on the road, driving down to serve the wonderful people of Pensacola, NC. Michael shares how the Lord convicted him and my nephew shares how God led him down as well.

Stay tuned because the next episode is debriefing on the way home!

A few months ago I was re-reading 1 Corinthians 12 and decided it was time to have author of Navigate and co-author of Walk In Your Gift, Ben Lenz back on the show.

What always stands out is the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses and how this can be huge in helping us not compare ourselves to others or feel shame about who we are.

Pardon the mmhmmm's from me, this season of life has been a bit busy and my interviewing skills got a bit rusty. Stick along, I promise it is worth it!

Check out Ben's books here: https://www.navigatemygift.com/

Ok, I'm biased, I am completely a journaler (I think that's a made up adjective) so when my friend Callie decided to venture out and create her own journaling business I knew I had to have her on.

Not only do we cover journaling and what we appreciate about it, we also follow along as Callie shares HOW she went from the world of Occupational Therapy to founding this company!

We both reminisce on how we overcame our disordered eating and how journaling has helped us overcome some of our deepest inner conflicts!

Check Callie out:

https://www.thirtydaysjournals.com/

IG: @thirtydaysjournals