Sharing Her Journey

In this episode we discuss Desire and why it is so important as women to determine our own personal desires.

Esther Perel says, "Desire is a fundamental human experience that we want to be present in our lives, and when we lose it, we lose an important connection with ourselves. Living without desire is like living without hope or inspiration."

How do we go about understanding Desire?

What is it, and what is it not?

How do we differentiate our desires from our family's?

How can we discover what our desires are?

How are our needs different than our desires?

We also talk a little about the 2 types of sexual desire and the differences in men and women: Responsive vs Spontaneous

Join the conversation and leave asking yourself what you Desire!

Happy 2022!

This year we are hoping to highlight more "helpers" out there and highlight tools and stories around Mental Health. We learned so much today with Ashley Betz.

*We talk about her personal journey with anxiety, and why it led her into her professional counseling career.

*We talk about using the Polyvagal Theory in practice and how it is being integrated into healing

*We discuss the Autonomic Nervous System and understanding what your tipping point is

*Learn how to help yourself feel calm when you're feeling pushed out of your comfort zone (window of tolerance)

*Tips people can use today to cope with anxiety during the ongoing pandemic

*Ashley explains QiGong and Kundalini Yoga and how practicing can help bring stillness and quiet to your body and soul

*What does it mean to be a "modern day hunter/gatherer"

*Learn what you can do to help when someone experiences anxiety

*We love her holistic mind/body approach

Our guest Ashley Betz is the owner of Mind Space Mental Wellness in Boise where she specializes in working with teens and adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety. She identifies as a yogi at heart and blends mind/body and spiritual components when appropriate into the work she does with her clients. She loves living in Boise and spending time hunting, gathering, and exploring hot springs with her fiancé. Ashley is currently completing certifications in QiGong and Kundalini Yoga which she hopes to offer in the community this upcoming year. You can find Ashley here: www.MindSpaceID.com FB & IG @mindspace.id Book recommendations from this discussion: Outsmart Your Anxious Brain by David Carbonell The 5th Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz The Wisdom of Anxiety by Sheryl Paul Try Softer by Aundi Kolber ------------------------

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With 2021 coming to a close, we thought it would be good to discuss letting go...

-What does it means to Let Go of Something?

-How does fear get in the way

-How to Let Go

-What we personally plan to Let Go Of

-Reasons why letting go is hard

-Plans for 2022

Thank you all for a wonderful year!

Kirsten & Alexis

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This weeks episode comes from Alexis. She thought it would be funny to surprise Kirsten with a random topic she had no time to prepare. Alexis chose it in advance without her knowledge and then they recorded on the spot!

She asks her the question...Then they talk about which communication apps they use and what does this tell about you. They also discuss ways in which communication methods have changed and share some stories.

The ending question asked each week: Who is a woman, past or present that has impacted your life and how? A listener shares her woman of impact.

**Please submit your answer to the question above so it can be shared on the podcast as well.**

Happy Holidays!

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We were extremely honored to be able to interview Jane Clayson Johnson.

Jane is an award-winning journalist widely known for her work at CBS News, ABC News, and on the nationally syndicated NPR program, On Point. For more than two decades she traveled the world, covering domestic and international stories and interviewing the biggest newsmakers of the day.

At CBS News, Jane was co-anchor of The Early Show, a regular correspondent for 48 Hours, and an investigative reporter for "Eye on America" segments for the CBS Evening News.

At ABC News, Jane reported for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings and Good Morning, America.

Jane began her broadcast news career as an anchor and reporter with KSL-TV in Salt Lake City, Utah. At KSL, she earned the coveted Edward R. Murrow Award for the station and was honored with an Emmy award. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in broadcast journalism.

Jane is the best-selling author of I am a Mother, which chronicles her decision to leave the world of network news to have a family. She is also the author of Silent Souls Weeping where she talks openly about her own experience with clinical depression and goes on to share stories gathered from interviews with more than 150 men, women, and teens who have suffered from depression.

Jane and her husband, Mark, live in Boston. They are the parents of five children.

In this episode we talk about all of this and MORE! We love her willingness to shed light on the topic of depression. The strong power of story telling changes lives. Jane also had a very meaningful impact on Alexis in her personal life.

You can find more about Jane and order her books HERE

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Did you even know there was such a thing as a Holly Farm?!

Alexis grew up in Astoria, Oregon on a large holly farm. She spent her childhood picking up pinecones, and loading trucks with holly wreaths!

The story begins with her grandfather immigrating to the United States from Germany. She tells the story about how the holly farm started, what it meant to her, and how selling it was hard for her.

So much can be taken and learned about who we are from our past and where we came from.

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We had the pleasure of interviewing Rhiana Menen.

This incredible woman grew up in Orange County, California and completed her undergraduate education at Mount Holyoke College, a Seven Sister women's college where she majored in biochemistry. She attended UC San Diego for medical school, UC San Francisco- Eastbay for general surgery residency, and did a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Since 2016 she has been an attending of breast and general surgery in Boise, ID. Rhiana volunteers at a monthly surgical clinic at a local safety-net medical clinic, she is involved in the health education for homeless and refugee women and girls, and volunteers as a surgeon with the Tiba foundation, focusing on empowerment for women and girls throughout their lives at the hospital in rural Kenya. She has a wonderful husband and two amazing boys who fill her life with joy.

Wow!! As soon as I heard about this very young surgeon, I knew she would be so inspiring to women everywhere. Rhiana is changing the world, and we are honored to be able to share her incredible journey with you all.

Links from episode:

Tiba Foundation

Street Business School

Days For Girls

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Protecting our peace of mind during the holidays is so important. Let's all get that picture out of your mind of how things are "supposed to be" and just let them be. Yeah we know....easier said than done!

In this episode Kirsten and Alexis share some experiences and discuss how they have chosen to let go of expectations (of self and others) and how to be flexible with the holiday "shoulds".

What are some of your traditions that you keep and which do you let go? How do you navigate spending time with two families in one city during the holidays? How do you create new memories within your immediate family? What is important and what is not? How do you involve your kids? What are things you might struggle with saying no to?

So remember... acceptance, boundaries, compromise, and good communication are how you stay sane and joyful during this time of year!

May you all have a wonderful and enjoyable Holiday Season. XOXO

Kirsten & Alexis

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Stop looking outside yourself. The Power is in you right now.

Why do so many of us struggle to trust our inner knowing? Why do we sometimes rely on others for answers to our own questions? Why do good therapists not tell you what to do, but let you figure it out on your own? Why do women so often feel under qualified, or find it hard to try new things?

In this episode Alexis & Kirsten get personal and talk about why we are so passionate about our new hashtag #inherwetrust and why you should be too. Once you can truly trust yourself you will be unstoppable. Tag us on social media and let us know!

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With November being National Adoption month, we are so excited to share Amy's story with you! Her story has so many events that weave together her passion and purpose from adoption, to foster care, and beyond. Amy Curtis wears many hats and rarely hesitates to try on a new one. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a Master's in Clinical Social Work. In her career, she has worked in mental health and adoption. Advocating for adoption was sparked when she became an adoptive mother. It inspired a desire to create a larger community that could be supportive of her child and others who are affected by adoption. After many years working in adoption, she launched Forever Bound Adoption agency in Idaho in 2019. She later formed the Idaho Adoption Coalition comprising adoption professionals. This organization is dedicated to promoting healthy adoptions in the State of Idaho through education, best practices and professional collaboration. Amy is married with three daughters and one son. If you have ever thought about adoption, fostering, or helping out in your local community these are wonderful resources below:

www.foreverboundadoption.org

www.fosteringidaho.org

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