Many Christians turn to the Bible as a cornerstone for navigating relationships—especially marriage. But what happens when scripture doesn’t seem to address the unhealthy dynamics unfolding behind closed doors? When the advice doesn’t match the reality, it can lead to deep confusion, spiritual dissonance, and questioning not only one’s faith, but also trusted mentors—and even God.

In this heartfelt and honest conversation, we explore one woman’s experience of trying to “fix” or “hold together” a marriage under the weight of religious expectations. We dive into the biblical roles of men and women, the church’s influence on Christian marriages, and the quiet—but powerful—voice of inner wisdom that too often gets silenced.

If you or someone you know is impacted by relationship abuse, please utilize the following resources:

The National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233(SAFE)

https://www.thehotline.org

Colorado Department of Human Services

303.866.5700

County human services department

I had someone ask me the other day how they could best regulate their nervous system. This is a loaded question as there are so many tips and techniques to do this!

I wanted to keep it SUPER SIMPLE and share a tool that literally ANYONE can do! Regardless of your experience with connecting with your body, meditation, etc. etc. This simple breathing exercise can be done anywhere, takes next to no time, and is a practice you can build on and make your own. 

Happy listening! 

If you like a buttoned up and "professional"  version of me......well, this ain't it.    Welcome to a casual conversation between me and a friend of 24ish years. I invited Jarrett back to  the podcast to talk about entrepreneurship and building a business. Because I feel very comfortable with Jarrett, I decided to experiment with my interviewing skills and host a completely organic conversation - literally zero plan in place. (Not sure I'll do that again - ha!)   I thought I was interviewing Jarrett but he ended up asking  me some hard hitting questions that required me to dig deep to find an honest answer.    Here are some of the topics you can expect in this episode: - Alter egos - Personal leadership and being your own boss - How Jarrett and I 'get hype' before we 'go on' - The pricing game as an entrepreneur  - Burnout in your own business  - 2x vs. 10x in your life - And so many other things!!    Be sure to check out Jarrett's page for all the good vibes and to keep up on where the Professional Party Starter, DJ Jay One will be throwing down next:    https://www.instagram.com/d.j.jayone/   You can also tune into Jarrett's first episode on The Freely YOU Podcast here:   Ep. 46, Trusting the non-traditional path and planning for your future https://pod.link/1676842511/episode/1caa350da7eda83c5cf27e713ae70c8d

Let me tell you about that one time I decided it was finally time to build a business website. If you've seen my site, you know there is a happy and beautiful ending. But man, did I have to go through it to get here. Lets just say there was plenty of blood, sweat, and tears that easily could have been avoided if I listened to my intuition. 

I guess I needed the reminder, and I thought maybe you could use this reminder to! 

And in case you haven't seen it yet, check out this beauty!! 

https://www.befreelyyou.com

I am so excited to introduce you to Jess Basson!    Jess was born a Pastor's daughter and is now heavily involved in her church as a Pastor's wife and Preacher. Not only has organized religion played an active role in her entire life, she is currently pursuing a Ph. D in Professional Studies, with her research being focused on theology. Needless to say, she is a wealth of knowledge and someone I was thrilled to dive into a conversation on spirituality with!    We cover so much in this episode including: - Religion + politics - Christianity in the USA  - The true meaning of evil - Religion vs. Spirituality  - How we may be misinterpreting pieces of the bible - Plus so much more!!!    You can find Jess on her website and learn more about her offerings here:   https://jessicaabasson.wordpress.com   Or on Instagram here:   https://www.instagram.com/jessbasson/   I am also including links to Jess's books below. I am currently reading Empty Cages and loving it!!    Empty Cages  https://a.co/d/azLqYVv   Daisy McDuling and her Beautiful Brain https://a.co/d/dZUsVoe

Susie is someone that is very special to me. Not only is she family, she is someone I consider a spiritual mentor. Additionally, she is  a former 1:1 client of mine and a future retreat participant. AND last but DEFINITELY not least, she is someone that truly inspired this spirituality series.

I am so thankful to God for bringing Susie and I together.

As you will hear, Susie has an unwavering faith. She was raised a traditional catholic and while she has always been a "good christian", she truly found her faith and began strengthening her relationship with God as a young adult.

What I love about Susie's faith is that although her upbringing is "traditional" she has been flexible and let God guide the way. In this episode we talk about some of the lessons she has been given, things we may be misinterpreting within organized religion, living with less judgement and SO MUCH MORE!! 

Happy Listening :) 

I always find it fascinating that even though there are so many different religions, there are also so many similiarties within them. Today, I have Kirstie Junker on the show with me to talk about Kabbalah. 

If you are not familiar, Kabballah is an esoteric method, discipline and school of thought in Jewish mysticism. Don't worry, we dissect what that actually means in this episode!

I have been hearing the word Kabbalah a lot lately, and every teaching that has been shared with me has felt like truth. Selfishly, I wanted to have Kirstie on to learn more about Kabbalah. Luckily for you, this conversation served that purpose and so much more! 

As you will hear, Kirstie is one of those people that holds a wealth of knowledge and a heart that is open and ready to share it. Kirstie is a yoga instructor and teacher, a reiki master, a leader in my local community, a mama, a wife and so much more! I am so excited to share her and her story with you, including how Kabbalah found her, and some of the most profound things it has taught her.  

You can follow Kirstie and all her beautiful insight on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/openhearted_kirstie/   You can explore Vitality and Kirstie's schedule here: https://vitalityeagle.com (Also - if you are local to the Valley let me know when we are going to BUTI with Kirstie!!!)

This week we are diving back into the Spirituality Series and I have a guest that I know you are going to love just as much as I do!

Kelly Smith was not raised with a traditional religious upbringing, but she always had a calling in her heart to connect more deeply with her faith. I find this piece of her story and that inner-knowing that she embraced SO POWERFUL.

This calling eventually led her to finding organized religion as a teenager, to marry her wife within the Catholic Church, and most recently to pursue a career as a Spiritual Life Coach. This conversation tests common perceptions of religion, and gives an honest perspective of the power of finding a loving and non-judgmental community.

If you find yourself needing more of Kelly in your life, you can find her on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/miaspamj14/

 

 

There is a reason mindfulness is trending - it’s not just a buzzword; it’s a powerful practice that can transform how we experience life. In this episode, we dive into what mindfulness really means, why it matters, and how you can integrate simple yet effective mindfulness techniques into your daily routine. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you be more present, reduce stress, and navigate life with greater ease.

As mentioned in this episode: 

Ep. 46, Stop living in a constant state of reactivity https://pod.link/1676842511/episode/ab8c55973ab2b7a97a8cbdeab46a6c04

Want to go deeper into your mindfulness and use it to help achieve your goals? I'd love to connect with you and discuss what one on one mentorship could look like for you. You can book a discovery call here:

https://tr.ee/DIWq3WA-KW

 

Welcome Emily Sheets back to the show. I was not sure where this conversation would go and I am so happy with where it ended up.

I am sending an invitation to listen with an open mind and open heart and pause if needed. Trust me, it's worth getting to the end!

Episode referenced in this conversation below:

Ep. 55, Religious Trauma is Real (and hard to talk about) https://pod.link/1676842511/episode/eb0a04c74edd022114b06e34b81fb1fe