Sometimes we don't even realize we are limiting ourselves.  

 

On this episode of the Carla Rand Show I'm having a powerful discussion with my friend and fellow fitness coach Grant Corriveau.  

 

Grant is such a strong and dedicated coach.  He’s polite and a little wild, respectful  and super fun.  I always enjoy chatting life and business with him.  

 

This time around we are talking about scarcity mindset. If you're not sure what that is, all the more reason to tune in. 

Music is an incredible part of our world. It's broad yet refined, dignified yet chaotic. This week on the show I have on an artist who has been able to use music to move beyond a difficult beginning. Jesse Cretney is a local rapper from central Alberta who just recently released his first full album. His story is not one to be missed. If you’d like to listen to any of Jesse's music, look for him on all music streaming platforms under the artist handle; To Deep 2020.

This week's show is a little different then usual. Instead of our usual conversation format, returning guest Sharon Neufeld and I are going to tackle a specific question we got from our listeners. "Why do we so often turn to food and other pleasures instead of turning to God?” This is an issue both Sharon and I have struggled with. It often sneaks into your life and you don't even realize it. It's a tough issue, so it was good to have the whole episode just to cover it. If any of this strikes a chord with you or maybe just sounds far too familiar, you should listen in. Sharon is a wealth of humble wisdom, anyone would be hard pressed to not get something from this conversation.

How we think about ourselves is more important than we realize.

This week on the show I'm gonna be talking about limiting beliefs with my friend, and fellow fitness instructor Andrew Catella.

Andrew has a real desire to help people become the best they can. This means helping them overcome the mental barriers that we often put in our path. I agree with so many of Andew's points and I can't wait to share them with you.

If you, like so many others, sometimes find yourself struggling to make real change in your life you should listen in.

Some topics are not easy to talk about.  

 

This week we have one of those topics.  Darian Vine-Sargent is a young man who experienced sexual abuse throughout his childhood.  Those events continue to affect him to this day.  His desire is to help people learn how to identify and help those going through similar situations.  

 

This podcast isn’t for everyone, you’ll probably want to preview it before you allow your children to hear.

 

It might be especially triggering for those who’ve gone through sexual abuse but it’s an important conversation to have.

 

Darian shares openly about the dangers and how to prevent and stop sexual abuse from happening to your own children.

Last time worked really well so we've done it again, this time with video too. Craig Bongelli is here to coach Janelle through time management, and making the most of a busy schedule. When I asked Janelle what she wanted help with, she told me about her busy schedule and how she felt trapped. Craig Bongelli was the perfect Coach for her. He is driven, he has accomplished so much and he knows how to live a productive life. Take some time to listen in. You may just find some interesting tips on better managing your schedule - I know I did. Want the information with none of the context? Jump to 36:22 for the short version.  

All it takes is one day to change your life forever. 

That was the case with my guest this week, Derrick Ball.  In the beginning of 2020 he was diagnosed with brain cancer.  With that news his life changed completely, but maybe not in the way you would think.  

Listen in to hear a story of strength and finding new purpose in the midst of inescapable odds.  Derrick is determined to do everything he can to fight this cancer both physically and mentally.

Derrick is accustomed to overcoming and his cancer diagnosis is one more obstacle he has to defeat.

I was deeply moved during this interview and I know you will be too.

Sometimes it's difficult to believe you can move beyond where you are right now.  

I was connected to Tish Lethbridge through one of my listeners.  I was told she had a powerful story and I should have her on the show.  It was a pleasure getting to talk to Tish, her story is truly inspiring.  

Tish is a single mother of 7.  She came through not one, but two difficult marriages and pulled herself up from almost nothing into a successful career.  She'll be the first to say that she didn't do it alone. 

Sometimes I get super excited for a podcast way beforehand, this was one of those times.  

Craig Bongelli is a fitness coach, former strong man and all around motivating kinda guy. I met him a few months ago and almost instantly knew I wanted him on the show.  

Craig is a gifted communicator.  He’s articulate, passionate and he means what he says.  

In this week's show we talk about how he got to where he is today, some of the obstacles he faced along the way and how we all need to take responsibility for our circumstances.  

We end off discussing  masculinity and what it means to be a man. 

It's a lot of to take in and it's definitely thought provoking and insightful.

What do you do when the rug gets pulled out from under you? Life can be hard sometimes, but maybe that’s actually a good thing. On this week's episode of 'The Carla Rand Show' I discuss this very topic with long time missionary, Rod Black. I've known of Rod since I was a little kid sitting in the pew at church looking up at the slideshow of his adventures in Pakistan. He and his wife would frequently visit my home church during my growing up years. I knew his name in passing and heard about what he did, but I never really listened to his story until recently, and boy, it's a good one. Burn out, personal crisis and deep personal growth, his life has it all. If the struggles of this past year have got you down, this is a podcast you should listen to.