The Be Ruthless Show

There’s absolutely no way to measure grief. None. But whoever came up with three days of bereavement leave grossly miscalculated. They give you more time off after getting your wisdom teeth pulled.

I’m not joking.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I dive into all the areas we do a better job supporting people than we do supporting people dealing with loss and grief.

And I’m glad we’re doing a better job in other areas. But are you kidding me???

We need to do better. Because one day it’s going to be your brother or sister or friend or husband or you!

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I’ve been talking about how much Mental Healthcare in Colorado is lacking for nearly ten years. I’ve been talking about how it’s pretty much avoided in conversations here, altogether. You don’t hear people discussing therapy. You certainly don’t hear people recommending it or discussing the need for more services - unless you’re talking to me. Or to today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show. Chrysta Bairre is a Colorado Native who shares my perspective on Colorado and it’s below par Mental Healthcare. She also happens to be a new friend and someone I’m so unbelievably grateful to have connected with - personally and professionally! Chrysta Bairre is a career coach, speaker, and author of the book, Beautiful Badass: How To Believe In Yourself Against The Odds. She engages and inspires on stage, speaking to employees and business owners on banishing burnout, overcoming impostor syndrome, and managing mental health in business. Chrysta has presented to audiences of 300+ at Ignite Denver, Boulder Startup Week, Fort Collins Startup Week, Northern Colorado Women’s Small Business Conference, General Assembly Denver, Aurora Chamber of Commerce Women In Business, and more than 100 other events and organizations.
Chrysta coaches women who want more from life and business. Her clients increase their income $10K or more, while also increasing their impact-- so they confidently say no in business, stop overgiving (and giving and giving and giving), and find greater peace and happiness in and out of the office. 
Chrysta is also the founder of She Goes High, a 1,600+ introvert-friendly member women’s leadership community in Northern Colorado. She Goes High hosts more than 30 events per year to support women leaders in taking up their space in the world and leaving their legacy.
Her book, Beautiful Badass: How to Believe in Yourself Against the Odds, shares stories and lessons from overcoming poverty and depression in this guide for women who want to take command of their destinies and no longer fall prey to the hardships and setbacks that previously defined them.

You can connect with Chrysta at https://liveandlovework.com/

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I’ve been more frustrated than usual, hearing from new clients about what they went through before they found me.

Unreturned phone calls.

Being told they can’t begin for several weeks.

No personal connection.

The list goes on and on -And my frustration grows as we add people struggling in the “stigmatized” communities where there is already less support. Substance abuse. Suicide.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss why we need to do better. I discuss how we can do better.

And I actually discuss the Best of Northern Colorado 2023 Awards - and all these reasons I need your help getting Samantha Ruth - Griefhab and The Be Ruthless Show on the ballot!

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Let’s talk about putting it all out there. Most people don’t. We live in a world that glamorizes keeping it all together, which you know I think is not only unhealthy, but a recipe for disaster.

What’s healthy is dealing with things. What’s healthy is acknowledging our feelings - however difficult that is and however uncomfortable that might be for others. What’s healthy is pivoting when you need to, not pushing through.

Todays guest on The Be Ruthless Show exemplifies putting it all out there and pivoting. Lace Flowers is The Digital Marketing Unicorn, a Certified Self Sabotage Coach and Solo Travelling Mum.

Not so long ago, she was a trapped SAHM (stay at home mom) in a financially dependent and abusive relationship dreaming of location independence. She had been toying with online business since 2016 when she created her first website at 7 months pregnant from her mobile phone.

In 2020 Lace had enough. She invested in education and coaching and applied what she learned. 2 years later, Lace left her home country of 33 years to break free from abuse and begin her travelpreneurship.

Over the last 18 months, Lace has lived in various parts of Latin America with her 2 daughters. She's been homless in México City, robbed by police in Guatemala, missed flight (twice!) to Costa Rica, pivoted in business, rode horses up to waterfalls, eaten amazing food and met some incredibe people.

Lace is now The Digital Marketing Unicorn for Impactful Personal Development Coaches and Luxury Wellness Retreat Hosts overwhelmed by tech who want their online operations taken care of so they can focus on growing their audience, serving their clients and doing what they do best!

When she's not freelancing you can hear Lace singing or find her swimming in the ocean or pool, eating street food, shopping or sharing her best solo mama travel tips with her mama community.

Connect with Lace on social platforms @LaceFlowers or through email at [email protected].

If you’re not part of the Griefhab Community, join us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/

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I’ve now met two vets who really love Griefhab and recognize their clients need for support when they lose a furry family member.

Introducing Griefhab for Pets.

While this is wonderful, it’s also been eye opening for me. It’s shown me what I already knew, which is that this world needs to do more.

Veterinarians do more for their clients than doctors and funeral homes do for theirs.

I said it -July is Bereaved Parents Month. Parents receive absolutely nothing when they lose a child. I received absolutely nothing when I lost Jim. Not even a piece of paper with phone numbers.

Veterinarians immediately connect you with The Rainbow Bridge. And they’re actively looking to do more. They’re thrilled to hear about Griefhab.

While hospitals and funeral homes are turning Griefhab away.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss all of this and more -

If you’re not part of the Griefhab Community, join us here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefhab7/

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Today’s guest on The Be Ruthless Show knows that story very well! Amy Pons is a multifaceted feminist who holds fierce compassion for those walking in their healing journey toward their highest selves. A 20 year corporate executive turned reclamation coach, Amy is focused on providing a safe, sacred space for people to be able to take the next best step, to hit pause on autopilot long enough for them to be able to think with clarity and purpose to be able to amplify their unique brilliance. Amy is a coach, an author, a podcast host, and a human trying to find joy every single day as “we’re just a bunch of souls in loaned earth suits.”

Connect with Amy at www.unlockthemagic.org

I’ve always been this way…. I’ve always thrived during chaos, and then had a delayed reaction.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss delayed reactions and why knowing this about yourself is important.

I also discuss emotional reactions, immediate reactions, over reactions and everything in between!

And right now my physical environment is complete and utter chaos!! Buckle Up - because today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show is gonna take you on a ride.I discuss my move tomorrow. Yes, you read that correctly. I’m moving again  I told you - it’s gonna be a ride. But through this roller coaster, I was reminded how widows are taken advantage of, and what we all need to do to protect ourselves.

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Todays guest on The Be Ruthless Show is one humble and perfect example. Dena Adams is a mom of 5 adults, a wife of over 20+ years and is a life, faith and business breakthrough coach for entrepreneurs who are driven, multi-passionate, ready to take action and discover the next steps needed to keep moving forward. She has worked in networking marketing, corporate america in multiple industries including customer service, business administration, accounting, and cosmetology, and has been a stay at home mom. Dena is passionate about working with her clients to help them reduce stress and overwhelm, gain clarity and improve their confidence in their life, faith and/or business. Dena has several different ways she can support you in your business based on your needs without breaking the bank.

You can connect with Dena at:

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And my clients are the ones who feel at fault. When they have done absolutely nothing wrong.

On today’s episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss what to do when you’re in a vulnerable situation. I discuss how to determine whether or not someone is trustworthy, and who to turn to in the meantime.