Start Scared

Here we are wrapping up the most challenging years of my life... But I am also feeling a lot of gratitude for the lessons learned and memories made…

Today, is a replay of the most listened to episode of the year. THANK YOU for listening to Start Scared and for being a part of our community.

Even if you have already listened to this episode, I encourage you to listen again because you may get a new lesson from it.

I'll see you in 2023!

WAYS TO GET INFO ABOUT HOSTING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT ~
Email - [email protected]
Website - efexchangeyear.org/iec/dawn-leighton

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

SPONSORS OF THE SHOW ~
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WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- SHARE it with a Mama friend who might also find value in it and who may also need our girlfriend chats!
- POST it on social media and tag me so I can get PUMPED and personally say thank you for taking the time to get our message out to more Mamas!
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*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.

I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER.

xo,
Chrysty

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Did you know the probability of your existence is like the population of Chicago (2 MILLION people) rolling a TRILLION-sided dice and rolling the EXACT SAME number at the exact same time?! 🤯

You are a miracle.
You are exceptional.
Your dreams matter.


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WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple ITunes, I am giving away $50!


WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!


*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
 
xo,
Chrysty

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My husband, Frank, and I spent the weekend at our annual couple's retreat, and although the timing in December is never the best, we make going a priority.

Not only does it help strengthen our marriage, but it also helps us become better parents and models for our kids.

Today, we are sharing some of the things we learned about having a grace-filled marriage and some of the things we are hoping to implement in our daily lives.

As Moms, we are BUSY, but making our marriages a priority is so important, and Frank and I struggle with it, too... But every year, we are reminded that getting away and spending intentional time together is NECESSARY.

We are rooting for you AND your marriage and can't wait to hear what you think!

SPONSORS OF THE SHOW ~
- Personalized supplements to heal your gut - www.gutpersonal.com/Chrysty10 (code: CHRYSTY10)

WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple iTunes, I am giving away $50!

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared are for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you, and remember YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
 
xo,
Chrysty

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I have never been more excited for a month to change then I was to flip the calendar from November to December, because November was literally the worst month of my life...

But in alllll things there are always lessons to be learned...

Today, I am sharing all about the November from HELL... It is literally too crazy for a movie script... But, I am also sharing what I learned while in the trenches.

SPONSORS OF THE SHOW ~
- Personalized supplements to heal your gut - www.gutpersonal.com/Chrysty10 (code: CHRYSTY10)

WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple ITunes, I am giving away $50!

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
 
xo,
Chrysty

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GIRL! GET READY TO GO TO CHURCH ON A WEDNESDAY!

Jerakah Heady is a podcaster, author, multi-passionate entrepreneur, speaker and self proclaimed Target Shopping Connoisseur on a mission to help ambitious women make themselves a priority.

Jerakah is your internet BFF. She keeps it real, raw, honest and graceful.

We recorded this back in September before many people knew my dad was sick, and it hit so close to home while we were talking about grief and her book that she is currently working on… But as I was listening back to our chat again this week, it was even MORE powerful for me and I found myself feeling so grateful to have had this conversation when we did and being able to listen to it now when I really need it.

***But a quick trigger warning… we talk about infertility and infant loss, so if those are triggering topics for you -
1. I want to grab you and squeeze you and tell you I love you
and
2. I give you full permission to protect your peace and not continue with this particular episode and I will see you next week!

LOVE YOU. MEAN IT.

WAYS TO CONNECT WITH JERAKAH ~
IG: @jerakahheady
20 Gifts of Gratitude Book: https://amzn.to/3ih12tg
Grit & Gratitude Podcast: https://apple.co/3ALvMZF
Website: www.jerakahheady.com

**LAST CALL**
Please don't forget that we are raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for earlier detection to save lives! You can shop online at our Bonfire store all month long in November and all proceeds will be donated directly to PanCAN!

Head to bonfire.com/store/hope-for-pancreatic-cancer/ to shop many different styles, designs and sizes. As of this recording, we have raised $800! My goal is to hit $1000, so go shopping or share our campaign with othersI THANK YOU for spreading awareness of this horrible disease.

WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple ITunes, I am giving away $50!

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
 
xo,
Chrysty

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I am in the HARDEST season of my life, but I am finding myself stopping and sitting in GRATITUDE.

I am forever thankful for YOU for allowing me to share this journey.
I am forever thankful for those who came to celebrate my dad.
I am forever thankful for the amazing stories shared at his celebration.
I am forever thankful for my family and friends who have been so strong for us.
So. Much. Gratitude.

As we enter Thanksgiving, even if you are in your own hard season, I want YOU to find something to be grateful for... Even if it is as small as the birds chirping. There is ALWAYS something to be grateful for.

And because you have been here for ALL of my dad's illness, I want you to get to know him better, so THANK YOU for letting me share with you what I shared at his Celebration of Life.

**Please don't forget that we are raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for earlier detection to save lives! You can shop online at our Bonfire store all month long in November and all proceeds will be donated directly to PanCAN!

Head to bonfire.com/store/hope-for-pancreatic-cancer/ to shop many different styles, designs and sizes. As of this recording, we have raised $766! My goal is to hit $1000, so go shopping or share our campaign with othersI THANK YOU for spreading awareness of this horrible disease.

WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple ITunes, I am giving away $50!

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
 
xo,
Chrysty

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My dad, Geoff Leighton, was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in August 2022, and he died peacefully in his sleep on November 6, 2022, with my mom and me by his side... Although we are left to grieve on Earth, I am filled with peace that we will see him again in Heaven.

Please don't forget that we are raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for earlier detection to save lives! You can shop online at our Bonfire store all month long in November, and all proceeds will be donated directly to PanCAN!

Head to bonfire.com/store/hope-for-pancreatic-cancer/ to shop many different styles, designs and sizes. THANK YOU for spreading awareness of this horrible disease.

And also… Especially If you have Pancreatic Cancer in your family, I highly suggest you ask your doctor to do a blood test for CA 19-9, which is an inexpensive test and should be covered by insurance. A high level of CA 19-9 can often be a sign of pancreatic cancer, so then you can follow up with a CT scan.

WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple ITunes, I am giving away $50!

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
 
xo,
Chrysty

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At the time of this recording, my sweet daddy has taken a turn for the worse and instead of bringing you the golden nuggets that I learned from Amber Lilyestrom at the EmpowerHER Live event back in October, I am bringing real and raw and what is on my heart...

Girl... don't waste the time you have on this Earth...
Stop waiting and start living.
Tell the people you love that you love them.
Do the things that bring you joy.
Take that trip.
DON'T WAIT.
Because you never know when your time will be up...

Edited to add: I recorded this episode less than 5 hours before my sweet daddy went to be with Jesus. 💜 He died peacefully in his sleep with my mom, me and their two cats by his side on November 6, 2022, less than 3.5 months from onset of symptoms.

**PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER**
My dad, Geoff Leighton, was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in August 2022 that has spread to his liver and lungs. We are raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for earlier detection to save lives!

You can shop online all month long in November! All proceeds will be donated directly to PanCAN!

Head to bonfire.com/store/hope-for-pancreatic-cancer/ to shop many different styles, designs and sizes. THANK YOU for spreading awareness of this horrible disease.

WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple ITunes, I am giving away $50!

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
 
xo,
Chrysty

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After attending the EmpowerHER Live personal growth conference a couple of weekends ago, I wanted to take the time to share some of my biggest takeaways from each speaker over the next several episodes of Start Scared.

Today, I am sharing some takeaways from the event host, Kacia Ghetmiri. [@kacia.ghetmiri on Instagram]

Things we discussed today:
~stop dulling your sparkle
~gratitude and sadness can co-exist at the same time
~stop asking yourself crappy questions
~take messy action... it doesn't have to be "perfect"
~pop those negative thoughts into neutral

I also challenged you to share with me, or an accountability partner, what is one negative thought you are going to pop into neutral?

**PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER**
My dad, Geoff Leighton, was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in August 2022 that has spread to his liver and lungs. We are raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Cure Foundation for earlier detection to save lives! You can shop online all month long in November! All proceeds will be donated directly to PCCF! Head to bonfire.com/store/hope-for-pancreatic-cancer/ to shop many different styles, designs and sizes. THANK YOU for spreading awareness of this horrible disease.

WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple ITunes, I am giving away $50!

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER.
 
xo,
Chrysty

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GIRL! Buckle on UP! You are NOT going to want to miss this episode!

Katrina McMurtry is a wife, momma, educator, podcaster, coach & your biggest cheerleader! She wears ALL of the dang hats!
 
She is teaching you to put yourself first, so you can show up as your best self! It is her dream to make a positive impact in the lives of other women and she wants to help others discover that putting yourself first is the key to showing up as your best self in this world.
 
Through some tough love, she will challenge you to dig deep and lean into the struggles as you grow and learn to let your light shine... And it starts with GRATITUDE, MOVEMENT and REST!

We recorded this back in June, BEFORE my dad was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer... I found myself tearing up as I listened to it again, because it was EXACTLY what I needed to hear in THIS season.

AND this was her very FIRST podcast interview, so let's show her some MAJOR love!

WAYS TO CONNECT WITH KATRINA ~
- Webpage: www.katrinamcmurtry.com
- IG: www.instagram.com/katrinamcmurtry
- Podcast: https://apple.co/3ThDO3G

WAYS WE CAN CONNECT ~
- Come hangout with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
- Text STARTSCARED to (855) 849-0997 to subscribe to my FREE Text List!

SPONSORS OF THE SHOW ~
- Personalized supplements to heal your gut - www.gutpersonal.com/Chrysty10 (code: CHRYSTY10)
 
WAYS TO HELP OUR PODCAST GROW ~
- RATE & REVIEW the podcast so that we can help the algorithm to suggest it to even more Mamas who need to hear it! Once we hit 100 reviews on Apple ITunes, I am giving away $50!

*DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
 
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER.
 
xo,
Chrysty

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