Sister Sharpens Sister

Sister Sharpens Sister

By Karen Vaughn, Dalena Smith and Shelon MilliganSociety & Culture
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  • When Feelings Fail Us

    Our Valentine's Day episode is a little different!

    Today, we're talking about how and why our feelings fail us and what we can do to regain control over broken hearts.

    • Feelings Are Not Facts
    • What's the difference between feelings and emotions?
    • The Important Difference Between Emotions and Feelings
    • Is It Normal To Lose Feelings In A Relationship?
    • How Our Romantic Feelings Change Over Time
    • How Our Thoughts Govern How We Feel
    • Here's Why Couples Fall Out Of Love
    • How Relying on Feelings Can Destabilize Relationships
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      *****FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.


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      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

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      35 min
    • What Does Self Care Look Like For You?

      Are you a bubble bath enthusiast, a nature wanderer, or someone who finds solace in a good book? Perhaps your self-care involves creative outlets, fitness routines, or moments of mindfulness. Tune in to explore the rich tapestry of self-care practices that exist and find inspiration to cultivate your own personalized self-care journey.

      Join us in this episode and maybe you can and get valuable insights that may reshape your perspective on what self-care truly means. Because, after all, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question: What does self-care look like for you?

      Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you won't miss a thing!

      *****FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.

      • Celeste Greene | LaughActive (Laughter Yoga)
      • Yoga into Cancer Care
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        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

        ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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        29 min
      • Mirror Talk: The Dance of Self-Love and Self-Respect

        Through laughter, shared anecdotes, and moments of vulnerability, we three sisters paint a picture of the challenges that come with cultivating self-love and self-respect in the context of health and fitness.

        Listeners can expect practical insights, empowering perspectives, and a genuine sense of camaraderie as we encourage each other—and you—to embark on a journey towards holistic well-being.

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        • Lexi Reed - fatgirlfedup Instagram
        • Anna McNulty - self taught contortionist YouTube
        • How to Regain Your Self-Respect and Why It Matters
        • The Psychology Behind Self-Respect
        • 5 Ways Exercise Boosts Self-Confidence
        • 5 Ways Exercise Can Boost Your Self-Esteem
        • The Impact of Self-Respect on Your Life
        • Using Fitness to Cultivate Self-Love
        • FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.

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          ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

          ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

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          29 min
        • Fasting - Unveiling Weight Loss, Gut Health, and Sacred Connections

          In this episode, we embark on a holistic journey, exploring the interconnected realms of weight loss, gut health, and the profound religious implications of fasting. Learn how periods of abstaining from food can positively influence your gut microbiome, promoting digestive well-being and overall health.

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          • Fasting: What you should know
          • Religious fasting and its impacts on individual, public, and planetary health
          • 9 Types Of Intermittent Fasting & How To Know Which One Is Right For You
          • What Are The Pros & Cons of Intermittent Fasting
          • The Effect of Intermittent Fasting on the Gut Microbiome
          • What Are the Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting?
          • Sokushinbutsu
          • Why Do Christians Fast?
          • Why Do Jews Fast?
          • Why Do Muslims Fast During Ramadan?
          • What is Biblical Fasting?
          • 5 Spiritual Benefits of Fasting
          • How to Pray Through Fasting

          • FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.

            Find each Sister on Instagram at

            ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

            ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

            ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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            40 min
          • Rambling Reflections: Goals, Chickens, and Biblical Musings

            Yes, you read it right - chickens!

            Get ready for a rambling conversation where we navigate the terrain of goals, resolutions, motivation, and the unexpected joy that chickens and biblical insights can bring. Tune in for laughter, contemplation, and a delightful blend of topics that make this episode a truly unique and memorable experience.

            Press play and join the adventure!

            #goals #resolutions #chickens #bible #motivation

            • DanceFitMe
            • Jazzercise on Demand
            • Zumba
            • Mel Robbins
            • 4 Week Gut Protocol
            • FODMAP Diet
            • For patient assistance with insulin please see the AACE Prescription Affordability Resource Center. Any applications made to insulin assistance programs must be completed with the help of your primary healthcare provider.

              FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.


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              ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

              ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

              ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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              40 min
            • 9 Aspects That Can Change Your Fitness Trajectory

              Can you gain insight for your health and fitness from the Bible? We think so, and today we're talking about 9 things that can change your thoughts and actions for your 2024 health and fitness goals.

              Galatians 5:22-23

              ... but the fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control. Against these things, there is no law.

              Grab your Bible and a coffee and settle in for this discussion and what we've seen that works for us and even things that don't.

              Don't forget to like and subscribe so you won't miss future episodes!


              FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.


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              ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

              ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

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              39 min
            • 25 The No. 1 Killer of Women

              Welcome back to "Sister Sharpens Sister," the podcast where open conversations forge stronger bonds. In this episode, we're tackling a topic that hits close to home for many women – heart disease, the silent adversary that claims more lives than we often realize.

              Join us as we sit down for a candid discussion about the number one killer of women. In the spirit of sisterhood, we share family stories, experiences, and insights into the often underestimated risks that women face when it comes to heart health.

              We cover medical gaslighting, misconceptions, differing signs and symptoms of a hear attack that exist between men and women, and a whole lot more.

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              FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.

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              • Heart Disease in Women
              • Facts about Women and Heart Disease
              • Understanding Symptoms and Risk Factors
              • CDC: Women and Heart Disease
              • Go Red For Women
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                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

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                21 min
              • An Emotional Episode: Christmas Memories and True Meanings

                Today, Karen, Dalena and Shelon open up with memories of Christmas Past, old stories, and the Real Meaning of Christmas.

                Join us as we share the stories that bring out raw emotion.

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                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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                25 min
              • 24 Gift Giving

                Today, we unwrap the sentimental layers of our family's gift-giving traditions and exploring how this simple act has shaped our bonds and created lasting connections that we see continued through our own children. Join us as we celebrate the love, gratitude, and shared memories that make our family's gift-giving tradition a tapestry of warmth and togetherness.

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                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

                ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shelon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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                24 min
              • 23 How To Stay Focused When Life Happens

                In this gripping episode, we take a look into some tips for maintaining focus on diet and exercise when life throws unexpected challenges your way. Whether it's a crisis of motivation, or setback from an injury, or a combination of both, we have some tips on practical strategies to keep your head in the game and emerge stronger on the other side.

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                FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.

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                LINKS:

                • How to get back to exercise after an injury
                • Paul Sklar Instagram
                • Diet Bet (no affiliation/sponsor)
                • Hybrid Calisthenics
                • Yoga with Adriene
                • Mind Pump
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                  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dalena⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (doesn't post often)

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                  39 min

                About Sister Sharpens Sister

                From the publisher's feed

                Our podcast is inspired by Proverbs 27:17, which states, 'As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.' We hold the belief that when we come together and discuss our goals, we have the power to sharpen each other's abilities to help us become the women we aspire to be.