Sharing Her Journey

Today’s episode is a very important one. Today's special guest is Ranie Evans.

Ranie Evans courageously shares her journey losing her son Branden, who died by suicide just a few short years ago. Her sister Collette Brunson also joined Kirsten for this difficult discussion. Ranie talks us through the heartache no parent ever wants to experience……

Through the darkness, she decided to create more light. She shares how she started her nonprofit organization BE TREE...Committed to raising awareness around Mental Health and creating connection through community. Ranie is dedicated to talking openly about mental health. Talking is the first step. She shares her experience freely with others. She teaches at schools, as well as brings people together for yoga, while having therapists and resources available for those in need. Ranie is doing amazing things!!

Ranie shares the story how Branden had carved into an Aspen tree the “Life and HIPS”. She later found out what it meant: “Life & Hidden in plain sight”. He was fiercely loved with a beautiful life; yet, felt hidden in plain sight.

+How can you support someone struggling?

+What can you do if you are having feelings of hopelessness?

+How can you explore the beauty of breath and being still

+How does yoga help process emotions? How has it helped Ranie?

+Where to find support? 

+How does grief change you?

+What are things you can do to help those grieving

This episode is for everyone! Ranie shares so many wonderful ideas we can all do right now to help our own mental health. 

KEEP GOING…..We need YOU here.

You are NOT alone. No feeling is bigger than you.

“Here I am and there I always was”

This episode is Dedicated to Branden Evans.

We would love if you could tag be_tree_foundation on instagram everytime you see a beautiful tree and are reminded of Branden's story...reminder of the ripple affects of his life and the impact he has helping others.  Thank you.  

________________________________________________________________ You can find BE TREE foundation on instagram HERE and facebook HERE . Please go support and give them a follow!! They are doing amazing work . Website is coming very soon! So stay tuned.... Betreefoundation.org   . Mental health resources below: . 988lifeline.org call/text 988 . THE TREVOR PROJECT 1-866-488-7386 . American Foundation for suicide prevention: AFSP.ORG  . Find AFSP on instagram with wonderful info and help HERE

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Jen is back in the house with Kirsten and they are talking about Rebuilding, On-branding, or living in alignment.    They discuss how Kirsten has made some major life shifts and decisions coming into her own to be "On brand" as Jen likes to calls it. They talk through the whole design process and how both of their businesses creative process really is the same!!    How can you clear all the clutter both mentally and physically in your life?    How can you create the life you want? How can you shed the "shells" you have carried with you through life?    Rebuilding your life after life changes can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you've experienced a significant loss, a career change, a relationship ending, or any other life events, you can build a life that is "On brand" for YOU!   Everyone's journey is unique. You can build a fulfilling and meaningful life.   ________________________________________    

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Kirsten and Kristy are back talking Interior DESIGN and all about how to prepare to work together!

Collaborating with an interior designer can be a rewarding experience that leads to a beautifully designed space. To make the most out of this partnership, listen in! 

Here are a few examples:

Define Your Goals, Establish a Budget, Be Open to New Ideas, Create a Wishlist, Communicate Your Lifestyle, Trust the Process, and Have Fun!

By taking these steps, you'll be prepared to collaborate effectively with your interior designer, leading to a successful and enjoyable design experience. 

    Kristy's free Budget Guide mentioned in the episode you can find on her website HERE  ________________________________________    

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Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE 

Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her HERE

Find KIRSTEN on every episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE 

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Do you have a child who has recently left home for college or are you finding yourself an empty nester? This episode is for you!! 

Kirsten and Jen talk all about how to let your kids leave home and spread their wings. Jen shares her experience with her two oldest leaving and Kirsten talks about her oldest making this transition as well. As usual Jen is dropping some GOLD nuggets you don't want to miss.

This phase of life comes with all the FEELS....

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As adult children leave the home and transition into independent lives, it's a significant moment for both parents and children. Here are some pieces of advice for parents during this transition:

Embrace Change, Maintain Communication, Respect Their Independence, Offer Emotional Support, Celebrate Their Achievements, Create New Traditions, Foster Your Own Interests, Maintain Healthy Boundaries, Seek Support, Focus on Your Relationship, and Stay Positive.

 Instead of dwelling on the empty nest, focus on the positive aspects of this transition. Reflect on the successful upbringing you provided and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for both you and your children.

Remember that every family is unique, and this transition will unfold in its own way. By approaching it with understanding, support, and a positive attitude, you can navigate this phase while strengthening your relationships with your adult children.

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HELLO Friends! We hope you all have been enjoying your summer. We are excited to bring you some new episodes this month-   We are also loving having Kristy Weyhrich as a new official design co-host. Kirsten has so much MORE fun talking interiors with a friend who gets it and also has lots of knowledge and perspective to share with you all!!     So today, Kirsten and Kristy talk about different Interior Design Styles...specifically their own personal design philosophies.    As a professional Interior Designer it is very important to be able to interpret and design to a clients specific tastes, style, and needs.    BUT a lot of people wonder what our personal "styles" are. This episode is for you if you have ever wanted a peek into the minds of two interior designers.            ______________________________________________    

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Find KIRSTEN on every episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE 

Find KRISTY on Interior Design episodes. Follow her HERE  Kristy has a free interiors Budget Guide on her website you can find HERE   

 

Kirsten is back with a guest, friend, and colleague to talk all about High Point Market!       Kirsten & Kristy both own their own Interior Design Firms and thought it would be fun to share the inside scoop on their recent work trip to High Point, North Carolina.        They share all the details on what exactly is High Point Market and why they invest in going each year. They also chat about "celebrity" influencers/designers that go and what Interior Design Trends they saw, and why there really is something for every "style".     _________________________________________   More on today's guest Kristy Weyhrich:

Kristy spent the last 25 years working as a graphic designer to create great branding for businesses and now she is turning her attention to helping individuals with their personal brands — manifested in unique interiors and styling.

She also draw on her degree in art and architectural history (Bryn Mawr College), her design degree (California College of the Arts) and four years working in San Francisco-based architecture firms to create memorable and meaningful spaces for living and working.

Kristy is not all business. She has a great sense of humor, an empathetic approach and really treasures the relationships that she builds with her clients.

She grew up in Boise and I lives there with her husband Josh and menagerie of two dogs and two cats.

You can find more of Kristy HERE

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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is CLOSING this week! (June 1st) If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! 

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We are back!! Monique (the french lady) joined Kirsten in this oh so good episode talking about the concept of slowing down. What does it mean to "Live Slowly?"

In todays world we are always told to want more, do more, be more, have more....and only then will we be happy. How can we take simple steps to slow down whatever phase of life we are in?

Monique talks about her health diagnosis that forced her to make changes in her life. She shares with us her inspiration for her instagram account called Motustardus- which means slow in Latin. She says, "Life brought me exactly what I needed". 

Kirsten shares about a book she read recently that talks about this concept called 'Chasing Slow'. In it the auther says," Many of us have come to a point in life where we feel weary. We have burdened ourselves with possessions, packed social calendars, busy work schedules- loads that are far too heavy to carry-yet we grip them with clenched hands."

Maybe we need to stop trying to paddle fast enough to outswim our sadness.

Find her Instagram Motustardus HERE

Book referenced: 'Chasing Slow'- Courage to Journey off the beaten path- by Erin Loechner

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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. The cutoff date is coming fast (June 1st) If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We only have 10 spots. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat.

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Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE

 

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Today Jen and Kirsten interview a special guest!

At age 60 Kathy Holzer:

A competitive athlete turned PE teacher and coach for over 30 years- in a quest for creativity, picked up a keyboard, which led to a $2.50 watercolor set, which led to her discovering that she was an artist.

 

As an artist  she has learned how to practice living without judgment, 

Create without the fear of failure,

And the discipline of learning the technical aspects of art.

 

All while giving back to the community and inspiring others to do the same. 

 

“To become human is to become visible. “

To put your art out into the world is to become highly visible.

 

We want to hear your takeaways from this episode. 

Let us know!

 

You can find Kathi and her beautiful art on instagram HERE

Book recommendation: BIG MAGIC Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert 

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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!   

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Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:

 

Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE 

 

Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE

 

Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE

 

Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips.

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Monique is here again and wants to share her passion and love of her home and country with you- 

We small talk "French" chat then dive into sharing all the details about the "Rediscover Yourself in France" Retreat.

We only have 10 spots open and they are filling up!

5 FULL days and 6 nights- September 19-23

We are so lucky to have Monique personally plan out all the amazing little details that only a french native would know about!! Not only is she making the plans, but she will be along with us every day. Wow.

Think Art, incredible Food, Wine, Tea-times, Castles, pictureque Villiages, Shopping, markets, Architecture, Cathedrals, & a Palace.

We are also excited to have Jen Bobodzhanov (also co-host from the Sharing Her Journey podcast) will also be there sharing all her coaching wisdom and knowledge with us! ALL included. Yes, that is right.

Not only will you be surrounded in beauty of France, you will be surrounded and get to connect with amazing women from all walks of life. 

You will be surrounded in MAGIC (as Kirsten descrbes France:) both physical and mental

*Gain a new love and appeciation for the beauty of France and travel

*Time to reconnect to yourself

*Form lifelong friendships 

*Open up space for that "thing" you have been yearning to bring into your life

....oh and lots of FUN and laughter too

Please reach out with any questions-

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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!   

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Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:

 

Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE 

 

Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE

 

Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE

 

Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips.

Follow her over HERE 

 

Monique is here (recording from France!) with Kirsten talking all about the importance of spending time with girlfriends and time for yourself. 

When we can prioritize connecting with other women in a deep and meaningful way, we share, unwind, and can breathe deeply for a moment...taking the weight off of our chest. 

Women are so often the heart of the home, pouring so much of themselves into their homes, children, significant others, work, etc. It can get heavy at times.

We need longer time blocks where we have NOTHING to take care of but ourselves. Time that we think only of ourselves. This is how we recharge and are filled back up again to give more fully and from a good place. 

Why does it seem so hard for women to take the time away?

Why do we struggle to let go of our responsibilities?

The kids and family WILL survive without you and teaching your kids to be self sufficient is a good thing.   

Being able to transport yourself away from your normal everday life is important for renewal....Having a moment to have your own thoughts, listen, and be quiet.

Women understand women and the loads we carry, with much compassion for each other.

Don't forget the importance of making an effort with friendships. Priorize taking time for friends! 

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Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!   

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Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:

Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE  

Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE

Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE

Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips.

Follow her over HERE