The Empower Hour

Boundaries are never easy. Whether you're trying to instill boundaries with certain people, with yourself and routine, or fighting against the mentality that "I can't be a quitter," they can be hard to figure out and even more difficult to maintain. In this episode, I walk through the different types of boundaries and why they're so important. I also share how I personally will be setting boundaries in my life as I enter into this new season.

On this episode, Mykelti discusses expectations. She describes what they are and why they can be incredibly dangerous in relationships, especially when they are unspoken. She shares personal stories of how she learned the truth about how she was when her expectations weren't met, and the action steps she took to handle those better. Ultimately, changing her relationships. She also discusses how we can approach the expectations that are put on us from other people.

Welcome to episode 2 of the Braving Every Season mini-series! Mykelti and Diane sat down to discuss another concept that is discussed in their new book, primary and second emotions. Most people aren't fully aware that we have two sets of emotions, and that secondary emotions are actually a RESPONSE to the initial emotion we are feeling-- but many people don't know that and think the secondary emotion the true emotion their experiencing. This can cause tension in relationships that can easily be avoided through self-reflection and communication. Diane and Mykelti share examples of their personal lives.

As promised, the Braving Every Season mini-series is here! My new book, Braving Every Season, has many practical tools and components my mom and I discussed with the hopes of helping you in your relationships. Today, Mykelti breaks down an important topic that effects EVERYONE but is not widely known, attachment. She goes over what attachment is and how it's developed, the different attachment styles, and how your attachment style impacts your relationships. The two discuss their different experiences with attachment and encourage you to do some work exploring this area in your life as well. We know that you will enjoy this episode and hope you find it informative for your life.

Hi friends! If you haven't heard, my mom and I's co-authored book, Braving Every Season, released the beginning of May! It's been a complete honor to share our journey with you all with the hope to provide some encouragement, support, and insight into your own mother/daughter relationship. Today, we are releasing a podcast we recorded where we talk all things about the book. We share the why behind it, the purpose, and the hope we have for you. Also, take a listen to hear some exciting upcoming opportunities we are doing for the book!

On this episode, join us LIVE at the Living in Conference to talk about friendships! The women's conference was a huge success, and we were honored to hear from guests Stacy Sikorski and Aimee Robertson all about their friendship with each other, and ideas and challenges of friendships in general. In this conversation with podcast host Mykelti Blum, there was a ton of authenticity, vulnerability, and of course, laughter.

Something I've heard over and over again from new Christians to "seasoned ones" is how hard it can be to hear God's voice. God's voice is unique to everyone in how they experience it. From an audible voice, to words from a trusted friend, to feeling the Holy Spirit nudging you in one direction-- it's different for everyone. In this message, I brought encouragement to those who are frustrated, and realistic tools to strengthen your relationship with God.

Hi friends! This is a recording of a message I preached in 2018 on what it means to wait on God. Is it worth the wait to see what He has in store for you? Even if it means going through trials, frustrations and confusion? I loved sharing this message and I hope it inspires you in your wait as well! Happy listening.

Welcome to the first Coffee with Kelti Segment of The Empower Hour! I had the honor of chatting with my cousin-in-law, Elizabeth Rech. The second I met Liz I knew I liked her. She radiates kindness, generosity, and is a FABULOUS baker. In this episode, Liz shares her story. She talks about becoming a single parent, her testimony of finding Jesus, navigating shame, and so much more. I loved chatting with Liz and I know you'll enjoy this episode too!

**I apologize that the audio sounds a bit echoy, this was the last episode I recorded with my old equipment.

On this episode, we share a conversation between podcast host Mykelti Blum and friend, Sonja Bindert, as they talk about how to fight intimation, comparison, and competition. This is a re-posted episode from Mykelti's other podcast, Bridging the Gap's E^3. We hope you enjoy this podcast! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, and share the episode with a friend!