The Liberty HopeCast

We sit down together to reflect on the last 2 guest episodes and to review some aspects of 2020. Katie gives us a great quote from Becky! Random topics include audio sound quality and figuring out if our coping techniques are falling in the healthy or unhealthy category. We hope you enjoy the HopeCast wrap of 2020 and that you'll join us in the new year for Season 4!!!

Major Quote: “Any advice that is not asked for is just criticism”.

Resources mentioned in the episode:
Lifequake podcast (story about grief)

Dance of Anger book

Jennie Allen Life Inventory

Ben Higgins interview

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We sit down with former dance teacher, Becky Spears, and hear what she has to say about topics such as perfectionism, learning to say no, and parenting. You won’t want to miss the wise words from the woman who has been a mentor to both Mary and Katie in many ways over many years. We hope you’ll enjoy this special guest as much as we did!

Quotes:

On focus: “We need to pay attention to our bodies, because our bodies tell us the truth”.
On saying no: “Just say no, period. If you defend your no, that’s their opening to give you a reason to say yes”. 
On parenting: “We have to be careful with our words and we have to learn to really listen”.
“We need to be coaches from the sideline, be their cheerleaders, let them fail and encourage them to find the ground, and stand up and do it again”.

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The three of us sit down to talk about some healthy ways to cope with overwhelm, aka “trauma”. We talk through a calming exercise and discuss how writing can be helpful. Join us for tips to improve your mental health during this stressful season! 

Resources related to this episode:
Waking the Tiger book
The Body Keeps the Score book
Boundaries book
Questions from Expressive Writing, Word That Heal book :

Number question A-D between 0-10 with the following parameters:

0-Not at all 5- Somewhat 10- A great deal

A.    _______To what degree did you express your deepest thoughts and feelings?

B.    _______To what degree do you currently feel sad or upset?

C.    _______To what degree do you currently feel happy?

D.    _______To what degree was today’s writing valuable and meaningful for you?

E.     Briefly describe how your writing went today so you can refer to this later. 

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We have a conversation with Hope's childhood friend, Jessica Shreffler, to discuss grief and loss. Jessica shares her journey of losing her toddler to a drowning accident in 2006 and what she has learned in her journey of dealing with tragedy. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, or want to support someone who has, you don't want to miss this episode!

Thoughts from this Episode:
It’s not always going to feel like this. There’s a deep level of grief where you feel like you were walking along on a sunshiny, happy path, and somebody just picked you up by your hair and just dropped you in the very pit of hell. And I just thought, Is this ever going to end? Am I stuck here now? Will there every be happiness? Will there ever be joy? The darkness you are in right now isn’t going to last. We have to be active and looking for healthy ways to deal with our grief.

Resources Suggested by Jessica:
The Problem of Life with God book
Hinds Feet on High Places book
Compassionate Friends website

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We are re-releasing the full episode (vs Parts 1 & 2) where Katie and Hope have a heart to heart with Hope’s missionary brother, Nathan Lloyd-Jones. We learn a little about Nathan and we have real talk about the struggles of parenting. We discuss healthy ways to have conversations with children about their actions. The later half of the discussion moves to a focus on issues with teens, and how parents can persist past seemingly bad attitudes and actions. Nathan provides info on short term mission work with him in Honduras. 

Tips from this episode:
As a parent, if you struggle with the ability to verbalize emotions and talk through events with your children, seek support from a more verbal partner or learn from a verbal friend how to better have these tougher conversations. Consider doing “temptation bundling” to match character building with fun activities for your children.

Contact info for Nathan:
Facebook
Bob's number to discuss a mission trip: 352-302-9006

Resources:
Love languages
Road back to you
Faith-based:
Shepherding a child’s heart

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Hope and Katie sit down with Dorothy and Allison from the brand new "Grit and Glam" podcast!! Join us as we learn more about what inspired them and how they are encouraging others along the way. 

Tips from this Episode:
1. You’re not alone. 2. You’re not crazy. 3. Yes, there is a way out of it.
Major Quote: “Sometimes you need to take yourself out of the spiritual little box of ‘fix it’ and laugh a little, glam it up a little, be a silly person”.

Related Links:
Grit and Glam podcast website
The Power of the Other book
Why Won't You Apologize? book

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We sit down for some real talk about parenting. Topics include current books we're reading and how they relate to parenting, as well as how our own childhood issues may impact the way we interact with our children.
Tips from this episode:
Learn to apologize. Learn your child. Try to truly listen to what your child is telling you and take a non-defensive approach to hearing. Do your own work as a person to address your personal issues and not project those onto your children.

Resources related to this episode:
Narcissism/Echoism blogpost
The Drama of the Gifted Child book
Why Won’t You Apologize? book
The Good Enough Mother blogpost
Raising Worry Free Girls book
Paul David Tripp Parenting book

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Hope and Mary sit down to reflect on the first guests of Season 3. Join us for a recap of our favorite moments with our guests! Guest-related links will be provided below.

Tips from this episode: As you try to cope with finding a "new normal", we recommend staying away from triggering and/or extremely negative input sources. Reading (or rereading) a favorite author or watching a feel-good movie or show might be helpful. Exercise is also something that can provide stress relief.

Topics related to this episode:
Katriesa's ShoppeBox
Email Rachel at: [email protected]
Jolee's Projects:
Red Top treats FB
Shoes website
Non-profit website
Info for food pick-up
Brene Brown book
Positive Sobriety episode Rethinking Addiction

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We sit down with local business owner Jolee Neal and discuss how she's learned to let go and trust her gut. Jolee shares about the THREE businesses she runs with her husband and some of the journey to get to this place in her life. Make sure to check the show notes for links on how to find Jolee's products!

Major Quotes : "My hope in love was right. There really is love out there." "Sometimes I just had to learn to just trust my gut. I’ve learned through these trials that trusting yourself is okay."

Links related to this episode:
Red Top treats FB
Shoes website
Non-profit website

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We sit down with Rachel to get real truth about eating disorders and the road to recovery. In order to retain the raw conversation as well as respect the listener’s preferences, we are offering two versions of this honest talk. Please look at the titles to ensure you’re listening to the one that best suits your needs. 

Tips from Rachel:
For ones who struggle: “The only way to be of service to others is to be of better service to yourself”. Find ways to figure out what you need and communicate that to those around you in the support community you develop to help you on this journey.
For family: Do your best to ask questions- to get curious. Recognize the ED is not about you, but be willing to ask yourself, “Am I creating an environment for wellness, or am I creating an environment for this situation to just continue?”

Resources related to this episode:
Center for Discovery
Shame book
Email Rachel at: [email protected]
Find her on Instagram

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