We are BACK!!

Yes, that's right OSF Family; we are back and better than before! It has been much too long and we've got so much catching up to do!

To get back on rhythm, we're gonna be chatting about our --and your-- focus for 2026. Let us know how you plan to take One Step Forward this year; we wanna cheer you on!

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[TW: overcoming suicide]

Sometimes, we experience situations that seem impossible to recover from. Those moments leave us feeling defeated, powerless, and hopeless.

But our special guest is here to explain that hope is NOT lost, even when it feels like it.

In this episode, we got to chat with Kijuan Amey: Air Force vet, motivational speaker, author, survivor, and conqueror.

He shares with us his story of dealing with the mental hurdles that comes with persevering after facing an almost tragic accident that left him paralyzed.

His miraculous story inspired him to write a book that would encourage readers to have the W.I.L.L to keep taking one step forward.

And you can find this book here: https://a.co/d/dxzxCxE

More of Kijuan here: ameymotivation.com

Letting go of something or someone you've grown attached to is a struggle.

They may have been part of your life for a long time. Or maybe they just had an unexpectedly huge impact on you in a short time.

But some things or people are put into your life for only a season. Once that season ends, it's time to let them go.

Today, we'll share why letting go is so difficult and advice to help to move on to the next steps in your life.

Roughly a month prior to this episode's release, we celebrated Britani's birthday by going on a cruise.

This was my first travel experience ever involving a cruise, AND being outside of the country!

It's an experience I definitely don't take for granted because it had such a positive impact on my mental health.

Listen to our review of this trip and how travel therapy did wonders for our mental (and spiritual) health.

Many people don't seek therapy despite feeling like they might need to.

Why is that? Because may people have some inaccurate beliefs about therapists and therapy altogether.

Today, we're going to correct some of these false beliefs so that you can comfortably, and confidently seek the help you want and need without feeling shame or fear.

Unexpected surprises happen (good and bad)...

And sometimes, there's nothing we can do to prepare for them. The most we can do is take each moment one step forward at a time, even when it's difficult.

Today, we'll share some heavy unexpected moments that has happened in our lives, along with some great ones as well.

As you listen, remember this:

Whether the unexpected brings you pain and turmoil, or fear of an opportunity you aren't prepared for, just know that you will endure any storm.

Let us know what unexpected moments you're about to embrace. We wanna hear from and support you!

You've been hurt by someone you've considered close before. You may have hurt others close to you before. You may have even hurt yourself a few times.

Forgiveness is not easy, but it's necessary. It frees you from some of the pain you hold inside of you.

However, that doesn't mean you should be quick to blindly open yourself up again.

In today's episode, we discuss how tough it can be to offer second chances and help guide you through when you should give others (and ESPECIALLY yourself) a second chance.

Hope you enjoy!

We are back!!

Yes, it has been a while. Life got in the way, big changes happened in both of our lives --good and bad.

But we're still here for you! And we're switching things up a bit.

In today's episode (which was recorded a little while ago but life was lifeing) we'll discuss goals and what it takes for you to look forward to them instead of looking back on past failed goals.

Let us know what goals you're working on and how we can encourage you to keep working towards it!

What words come to your mind when talking about yourself? Are they uplifting, analytical, or even critical and self-crippling?

We've all had a lengthy conversation with ourselves in many points in our lives. Some good, many not so good.

Today's episode will cover how to handle self talk in a way that uplifts you. Because we overthink things and tend to look at the negative side of everything, yet overlook the many positives going on around.

Listen in for some positive mental training that'll help you speak power and motivation into yourself!

You can make some of the biggest leaps forward in life. Yet, just one unexpected setback can mess up all of that forward progress.

That feeling truly hurts, and makes us feel defeated.

But we don't have to give in to defeat.

Yes, setbacks happen, but they don't prevent us from achieving what's destined for us.

In today's episode, you'll learn some ways to adjust to when you feel like you've headed backwards and how to stay better prepared for those unexpected moments.