The Commons with Karla

Welcome back to another “Since You Asked” episode. Today we are talking about Disneyland, allowing “yes” to be your default, “play” as an adult, community parenting, when a popular book is made into a movie, and a book I read in July. Thank you for listening to another episode of The Commons!

Questions/Topics Discussed:

●     Trip to Disneyland 

●     Not being afraid to say yes!

●     Incorporating play into your life as an adult 

●     Having parents look to you as an example of parenting

●     Parenting is done in community 

●     Where the Crawdads Sing book by Delia Owens adapted into a movie 

●     Britt-Marie was Here: A Novel by Fredrik Backman
 
 

Connect:

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

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In this episode we are celebrating our two-year transplant anniversary! 

In July 2020, I was a living kidney donor to today’s guest. In this episode, we get to catch up with Cathy Perkins, who joined us at The Commons with Karla Episode 8 released back in April 2021. Today, Cathy and I talk about our connection to one another and both of our journeys after transplant. If you’ve considered being a living donor, I hope this episode encourages you! 

Cathy’s Story:

●     Background information on the day of transplant 

●     Dealing with transplant during COVID 

●     How Cathy’s been feeling since transplant 

●     Support from family members 

Going Deep:

●     Not all transplants end as well (ex. Rejection, medication, side effects) 

●     Being a Polycystic Kidney Disease PKD patient 

●     Challenges with immune system during COVID 

●     New studies about possibly not needing medication post transplant

Learning:

●     Experiencing healing? 

○     Remember to rely on one another

○     Accept help from others 

○     Lean on your support system 

○     Stay positive 

Connect:

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

For more content, visit The Commons with Karla episode page.

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What is your relationship with the word “balance”?

In today’s world, it seems like we are always on the brink of overwhelm and burnout because we try to juggle everything. If I were to define the word balance, it would be today’s guest- Ashley. Ashley has many roles - as a wife, mom, and working professional. She also is an incredible artist, caring friend, engaged community member, and a woman of strong faith. Today we hear Ashley’s story and talk about what balance means, how to prioritize your roles and passions, handling unknowns, and staying flexible to God’s plan for your life. I hope this episode encourages you to believe that you too, can find balance in your life. 

Ashley’s Story:

●     Anniversary trips 

●     Raising two little girls 

●     Growing up in the countryside, being creative 

●     Wanted to be a lawyer when she grew up 

Going Deep:

●     You can plan your life out, but it usually never goes as planned 

●     Slipping into depression after college while trying to find a job

●     Being so goal-orientated that everything else falls into the background 

●     Trust in God’s plan 

Learning:

●     Lacking balance in your life? 

○     List your priorities 

○     Determine how you can give each of your priorities the necessary time 

○     Create a timeline for your priorities 

○     Make time for things that help fill your cup 

○     Be sure to balance rest and fun 

○     Be okay with knowing that you are not superwoman 

Connect:

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

Be a part of the conversation at The Commons with Karla episode page.

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When did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? 

In today’s episode I am talking with Megan. Megan devotes her life to family - her own and serving others through her work. Volunteering during summers growing up gave her experiences that became seeds for her career today.  Megan’s journey shows us how pursuing what you love, using your education and talents, working hard and persevering, while nurturing relationships make for a life of significance. I hope this episode encourages you to follow your dreams, and know that it’s okay to change your mind, no matter what your age is. 

Megan’s Story:

●     Being a wife and busy mama of 2

●     Being a runner 

●     Moving from San Diego to Nevada as a child 

●     Working in childcare as a teenager 

Going Deep:

●     Having to switch colleges due to financial aid 

●     Ending up back where she began/belonged

●     Working in behavior analysis

●     Creating an inclusive environment for children 

●     Supportive Community

Learning:

●     Have big dreams but feel overwhelmed? 

○     It’s okay to decide you want a career change at any age 

○     Listen to the dreams that tug on your heart 

○     There’s no wrong path to take

Final Questions:

●     What’s your best tip for staying connected? Schedule face to face conversations

●     What are you looking forward to? Date nights 

Connect:

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

For links, discount codes, and additional details mentioned in the show, go to The Commons with Karla episode page.

Thanks to our Sponsor:

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Welcome back beauties! This is a Since You Asked episode where I talk about the questions and topics everyday women are asking about life, work, and relationships. Today we are talking about task lists, digital photo storage, audiobooks for reading, and a book I read in June. I hope this episode provides you with some practical tips you can apply to your own life. If you have any questions you’d like addressed, make sure you submit your question using the information in the links below! 

 
Questions Addressed:

●     What do you do to keep track of your tasks? 

●     What do you do with your digital videos?

●     Do audiobooks count as reading? 

●     What is your book recommendation?

Links Mentioned in the episode and ways to connect:

●     Cal Newport Time Block Planner

●     Miss Freddy for digital photo storage help and classes

●     Backup Bootcamp

●     Basic Editing on your Phone

●     Libby app to read ebooks and audio books

●     Love and Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay

●     WSIRN Episode 236 

●     Submit a question or topic to discuss

●     @fleamarketloveletters 

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

For links, discount codes, and additional details mentioned in the show, go to The Commons with Karla episode page.

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Do you remember what it was like making decisions as a 17 year old? 

In this episode, I am chatting with Lisa and she, like you, like me, was 17 once - living her life and making decisions - about love, work, health, and life. As a teenager it is difficult to understand how much those decisions we make as a teenager will impact our future. In this episode, Lisa shares with us her story of becoming pregnant in high school. She had to face shame, and judgment from others. Lisa made a very big decision as a teenager, deciding on open adoption for the daughter she birthed. Listen to this episode to hear Lisa’s story, and how her decisions as a teenager impact her life today. 

Lisa’s Story:

●     Born in Southern California to teenage parents who separated

●     Raised by her grandparents 

●     Being extroverted and outgoing 

●     How Lisa met her husband in school 

Going Deep:

●     Becoming pregnant as a teenager in high school

●     Dealing with shame and judgment

●     Lisa’s decision for the future

●     Going through open adoption 

Learning:

●     Reconnecting with her biological daughter 

●     Lisa’s husband passing away 

●     Relying on your community to help get you through hard times

●     Framily - Friends who become Family

●     Lisa doesn’t have regrets

●     The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink

●     Seek wise counsel and support

Final Questions:

●     How do you stay connected to the people that you love? Always say I love you, Sunday night dinners 

●     What are you looking forward to? Summer and family time, the next chapter

Connect:

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

Continue the conversation at The Commons with Karla episode page.

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Why not me? 

 This was a question that our guest, Stephanie, asked herself while standing on the sidelines watching friends run. Stephanie is a wife, mom, teacher, and a wonderful friend.  She went from cheering on the sidelines to training for her first marathon back in 2011. She has gone on to run 22 full marathons, running, coaching, leading, and cheering on thousands of women with her positivity. Today we get to hear Stephanie’s story of finding courage, chasing her dreams, and proudly running strong in life. If you are on the edge of stepping outside of your comfort zone, I hope this episode helps you to be brave and take your next right step. 

Stephanie’s Story:

●     Teacher by day, runner by night 

●     Being an influencer 

●     10 years of marriage, with two bonus kids, and two biological children

●     Living a productive life vs. “busy” 

●     Traveling the world to teach 

Going Deep:

●     Leaving a physically and emotionally abusive relationship 

●     Overcoming grief

●     Stephanie’s journey back to health 

●     Run Strong Run origin story - Follow @runstrongrun

●     Detroit Free Press Marathon October 14-16, 2022

●     Infertility journey

Learning:

●     Women wear so many different hats

●     Run strong in whatever you are facing 

●     Run YOUR race

●     Rely on your relationship with God, and your relationship with others to help you 

Final Questions:

●     What do you do to stay connected to your husband? Friday night date nights as well as a beach get away

●     How do you stay connected with your girls? We spend a lot of time together at the park 

Connect:

●     Stephanie on Twitter and IG @runstrongrun and FB @runstephstrongrun

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

For links, discount codes, and additional details mentioned in the show, go to The Commons with Karla episode page.

Thanks to our Sponsor:

Memories fade. We lose people in our lives. We go our whole lives without asking our loved ones to tell their precious stories.  We miss hearing the laughter in their voices and laughing at humorous comments and inside jokes. There is another option. Let Memory Lane Chats help you capture these voices and stories. Each package gives you a 30, 60, or 90 minute audio recording of an interview style conversation with the person you love. Get more information and order yours today at MemoryLaneChats.com.

Life can be full of twists and turns. In all of our lives, we experience pivotal moments that can change everything we once knew. When you look back at those moments, you can see an image of your life before in comparison to what it may look like now.  In today’s episode, my dear friend Brooke is here to tell her story. As a child Brooke was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and scoliosis. Things then took a turn for the worst when her liver started to fail. Thank God Brooke is here with us today to tell her story about how this pivotal event has impacted her life greatly to this day. I hope if you have gone through something very challenging, or currently are, that this episode gives you hope and encouragement. 

Brooke’s Story:

●     Born and raised in Reno

●     Mother and wife 

●     Brooke’s medical conditions as a child

●     Crohn's disease & scoliosis

●     Liver failure due to autoimmune hepatitis 

●     Liver transplant 

Going Deep:

●     The many emotions of going through an organ transplant

●     Turning to God in times of adversity 

●     Making connections/community with other patients in the hospital 

●     How Brooke’s health impacts her day to day life 

●     Pursuing adoption

Learning:

●     Lean on your support system (family, friends, church, etc.) 

●     Pause and consider other people's circumstances and experiences 

●     Don’t be afraid to set boundaries 

Final Question:

●     What are you looking forward to? Summer!

Links Mentioned in the Episode & to Connect:

●     Kelsey Billet Massage

●     Kindred Church in Reno

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

For more information and to join the conversation , please visit The Commons with Karla episode page.

Thanks to our Sponsor:

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Welcome back to another Since You Asked Episode! In this episode, I am going to be answering questions from women in The Commons Community. In our Since You Asked episodes, we talk about everything: life, work, and relationships. In this specific episode we dive deep into The Royal Family, responding to overwhelm, wisdom from the Bible, and I will also give you one of my favorite book recommendations. I hope this episode encourages you. If you have any questions you’d like addressed, make sure you submit your question using the information in the links below! 

Questions that are addressed in this episode:

●     In The Crown, does the Queen have any power?

●     What are better habits to reduce anxiety and overwhelm? 

●     What is wisdom literature and how to pray? 

●     Why does the Bible say seemingly contradictory things? 

●     What book do you recommend? 

Other Links to learn and connect:

●     30 Things Queen Elizabeth II Can Do that No One Else Can

●     #62: Do You Have a Healthy Relationship with Food? With Crystal

●     WayToWellness.Health site

●     Living Stones Sermon series - Proverbs: Learning to Thrive 

●     Coaching with Karla

●     DM Karla on IG 

●     Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

●     #65: Is There a Difference Between Boring and Ordinary? With Amanda

●     #64: Fighting the Battle of Grief and Loss? With Kari

●     Email Karla ([email protected])

●     Ask your own Question

For more inspiration and to share your thoughts and opinions, please visit The Commons with Karla episode page.

  
Thanks to our Sponsor:

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Today I am chatting with Amanda, a wife and stay-at-home mom, doing the more than full-time work of raising a family and caring for a home. She grew up in a strong community and still actively nurtures her community with intention and time.

Amanda’s Story:

●     Being a wife and stay at home mom 

●     Amanda’s childhood community growing up 

●     Faith Journey starting in Junior High 

Going Deep:

●     The difference between boring and ordinary 

●     Seeing the beauty right in front of us 

●     Looking past distractions and enjoying small moments

Learning:

●     Experiencing discontentment? 

○     Remember that there is beautiful in the ordinary 

○     Be okay with not being everybody's friend

○     Be intentional and faithful to what is in front of you 

○     You have a purpose

○     Raising your children well is very purposeful

Connect:

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

For links, discount codes, and additional details mentioned in the show, go to The Commons with Karla episode page.

Thanks to our Sponsor:

Memories fade. We lose people in our lives. We go our whole lives without asking our loved ones to tell their precious stories.  We miss hearing the laughter in their voices and laughing at humorous comments and inside jokes. There is another option. Let Memory Lane Chats help you capture these voices and stories. Each package gives you a 30, 60, or 90 minute audio recording of an interview style conversation with the person you love. Get more information and order yours today at MemoryLaneChats.com.