The Commons with Karla

Welcome to Episode 64 of The Commons. Today I am in conversation with Kari. Kari knows the realities of a busy life - navigating family, social, hobbies/sports, and careers. She has two careers and a family of boys. Kari has experienced many achievements and also deep loss. Unfortunately, she unexpectedly and tragically lost her son. In this episode, Kari walks us through the journey of grief that she and her family have walked through and continue to walk through. If you’re experiencing loss or grief, I hope this episode encourages you. 

Kari’s Story:

●     Kari’s journey that led her to academia

●     Teaching multimedia production classes

●     Documentary filmmaker - Baking Alaska and Struggle & Hope

●     Being a boy mom 

●     Traveling the world with young children 

●     Kari’s grad school journey 

Going Deep:

●     The tragic loss of Kari’s son Zizou at 5 years old

●     Genetic testing for her family 

●     Fear for her other son

●     Kari created an animation film for her son Death and Magic Castles

Learning:

●     Experiencing grief? 

○     Keep in mind that people grieve differently

○     Fighting internal battles

○     Try to find new activities

○     Stay connected with others

○     Children re-experience grief as they grow up and are able to process it on a new level 

○     Feel open to talking to people about their grief/loss of loved one

Connect:

●     Kari Barber on IMDb 

●     Kari’s latest short animation film Death and Magic Castles

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

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

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Do you struggle with fear and anxiety? You are not alone.

Today I am in conversation with Brooke. Brooke knows what it is like to experience anxiety and fear. She also knows what it is like to experience transformation and healing. Brooke Gundersen is unrecognizable to the person she was in 2020. She credits her healing to God and her parent’s love, patience, and prayer.  If you are struggling with your mental health, I hope you can find encouragement in this episode. 

Brooke’s Story:

●     Moving to Reno

●     Brooke’s childhood 

●     Growing up in church 

●     Realizing anxious tendencies as a child

Going Deep:

●     Learning to not compare yourself to others 

●     COVID ending Brooke’s Disney Corporate plans

●     COVID bringing anxiety to the surface

●     Experiencing panic attacks

●     OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Learning:

●     Experiencing fear and anxiety? 

• Seeking therapy
• Exposure therapy 
• Learning coping techniques 
• Reach out to family and friends 

Final Questions:

●     How are you staying connected to others? Being intentional 

●     What do you wish you were better at in your relationships? Staying focused and listening to others

●     What are you looking forward to? Concert and summertime 

Connect:

●     Brooke on IG @brookemarie15 and @finiteandcandid

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     10 Day Connection Challenge 

●     Coaching with Karla - free consult or jump in 

●      Continue the conversation with your thoughts and opinions at The Commons with Karla episode page.

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Today I am welcoming Crystal, from episode 9, back to The Commons. Crystal loves people and makes it her mission to help others feel their best.  Whether she is helping them recover from an illness or injury or helping them change their habits for movement or diet, she shows up fully as a coach and encourager. If you have struggled with health, and maintaining healthy habits, you’re not alone. In this episode, Crystal gives practical tips for eating healthy and also on how to look at your overall health as it relates to your whole body. I hope this episode encourages you to take care of yourself well. 

Crystal’s Story:

●     Crystal watching her dad cook growing up

●     Fresh food and family dinners

●     Crystal's career as an occupational therapist 

●     Becoming an Integrative Health Coach 

●     Degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine

Going Deep:

●     Using food as a way to connect with people

●     Unhealthy relationships with food 

●     Food can impact your mood, behavior, and brain 

Learning:

●     Tips for eating healthy

●     Get Meal ideas and more - follow Crystal’s IG stories

●     Work with Crystal for the ideas, support, and accountability you need  

●     TC#9: Wellness and the Impact of Connection with Crystal

●     TC#45: Healing Through Food with Karen

Final Questions:

 ●     What are you cooking tonight?  Throwing together a bowl to use all of the food left in the fridge since I am going out of town 

●     How are you staying connected to the people that you love?  Lunch with a friend

●     What are you looking forward to?  Sunshine, school being out, and a fun vacation!

Connect:

●     Crystal on IG @waytowellness.health and website at WayToWellness.Health

●     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, and to join the conversation, please visit The Commons with Karla episode page.

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Welcome to the latest “Since you asked” episode!  In this episode, I am answering questions from everyday women from The Commons community. Usually on the podcast and in Memory Lane Chats, I am the one asking questions. But commonly in my real life I get to answer a lot of questions and share wisdom and advice. Since You Asked episodes were born out of that from a community suggestion. In this episode of Since you asked, we cover topics like being a good listener, how to handle controversial topics, and fight, flight, or freeze reactions. I hope this episode resonates with you and helps bring you closer to those around you. 

Questions Asked/Addressed: 

●     How can I listen well without saying “me too”? 

●     What do you consider an “everyday woman”? 

●     How to handle controversial topics? 

●     What is fight, flight, or freeze?

●     What are you reading? 

Connect:

●     [email protected] or Visit The Commons with Karla episode page.

●     Ask your question at karlaosorno.com using this link for the next Since You Asked episode

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In today’s episode, I am talking with Katie. If you listened to episode 55 of the podcast, you heard Lisa, Katie’s mom, and I talk about adventures. Now, I am privileged to meet and speak with Katie for the first time. Katie values relationships with her friends and family and loves to partake in deep conversations. As a psychiatrist, Katie works with patients who have severe mental health issues. She is skilled at skipping the small talk and engaging in deep conversations with people in a short amount of time. Some pivotal moments from her childhood allow Katie to compartmentalize her emotions which is helpful in her work. Katie takes action to care for mental health, as well, doing things that restore her so she can show up fully for her patients. If you want to skip the small talk, and are craving deeper conversations, I hope this episode encourages you.

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This week I am in conversation with Robin, a wife and mother to teens. Robin is a speaker and educator, as well as the founder of Embrace the PATH. Robin started her business, and to grow her business she began speaking all over the country. As her business grew, Robin admits her ego did too. Eventually, she found herself more in tune with work rather than her family at home. Things looked perfect from the outside, but on the inside things were falling apart in her marriage and her relationship with her children. Robin expresses to us what it felt like to hit rock bottom and have to work on yourself starting from the ground up. The journey to health was not always linear, and she faced more challenges along the way with a difficult diagnosis. However, with therapy and a lot of learned coping mechanisms for stress - Robin is finally at peace with herself and her life. If you feel like you are at rock bottom or feel like stress is consuming you - I hope this episode encourages you.

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Today I am in conversation with Nicole. Nicole loves helping people, which led her to the medical profession. After feeling like she needed a change due to burnout, Nicole pivoted in her career. She started her own business named Bukit. Bukit is where you can shop local small businesses online and have your items delivered right to your door. It took courage and bravery for Nicole to make the leap and step out of her comfort zone. If you need a change in your life, but are feeling hesitant…I hope this episode encourages you.

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Welcome to our very first “Since You Asked” episode. Today I am in conversation with YOU! I am taking the time to answer questions from The Commons community. I am going to offer advice solicited from women in our community. My main goal is to give you ideas and inspiration. Our questions cover a variety of topics about life, work, and relationships.  Thank you to those who submitted questions. If you have any questions that you would like to be answered on our next Since You Asked Episode, you can submit them via direct message, or via the link below. 

Since you asked questions:

●     What is your favorite place to travel?

●     How did you and Chad meet?

●     How do you relearn positive ways to react instead of your learned defense mechanisms? 

●     How do you choose who to be vulnerable with? 

●     How do you split the bill when dining with friends?

●     How to communicate with a teenager?

●     What are you reading?

Links Mentioned: 

●     Check out Granada, Spain

●     #55: What Adventure are you Being Called to Next? With Lisa

●     #56: How Do You Rebuild Trust? With Kasee 

●     Order a copy of Feeding the Mouth that Bites You

●     #32: Navigating Relationships with Grace with Victoria

●     Order Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty

Connect: 

●     Karla on IG @karla_osorno

●     Submit your Questions for next Since You Asked episode

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

Today I am in conversation with Kasee. Kasee is a hard working woman, who is strong and determined.  As Kasee was growing up, she unfortunately had to witness and experience abuse in her home. This trauma followed her into adulthood, as she found herself in relationships that mimicked the abuse she experienced as a child. The impact of these experiences left Kasee finding it very hard to trust. As she continues to grow, Kasee is learning that sometimes you have to be self aware and recognize when you are self-sabotaging and letting past hurts into a new relationship.  If you can relate to Kasee’s story, or know someone who does, I hope this episode brings you hope and encouragement.

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

Today I am chatting with Lisa Randall. Lisa is a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother, and audiologist. In this episode we dive deep into Lisa’s journey of traveling. Her adventures started when she was young as she traveled with her parents, and this “travel bug” stuck with her as she grew up and discovered she could travel all around the world as an audiologist to help people hear. Lisa participated in mission trips and had a great impact on everyone she came in contact with. I hope Lisa’s story encourages you to go after your next adventure. 

Connect:

●     Lisa on IG @lolly_on_the_loose

●     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, pleasego to The Commons with Karla episode page.