The Reroute

Life is too short to surround yourself with people who make you feel like shit. This is especially true on social media, where people freely drop their opinions (factual or not) in our news feed or comment sections. Fortunately, we have the power to create safe boundaries (often with just the click of a button) and reflect on experiences both online and in real-life to learn more about who we are. In this week's episode, we're diving into the different ways we use our social media accounts, the importance of acknowledging what motivates you, and having faith & trust that the career or life journey you're on RIGHT NOW is part of your bigger purpose.

We're exploring:

• The TOP reasons Kasey and Karli unfollow people on social media
• Why muting accounts can help you create boundaries when you feel overwhelmed
• How Kasey and Karli are impacted by the pressures of social conventions
• The #1 thing Kasey wants you to consider when you are taking on a new endeavor
• Why you should follow and nurture your impulses
• Advantages of dipping your toes into different jobs and experiences — plus, the jobs they learned the MOST from
• Why Kasey and Karli are BIG fans of crying (and other things you can do when you feel stressed)
• And so much more!

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What you see on TV is not always what happens behind the scenes. This week's guest, Ashley Nell Tipton — winner of Project Runway Season 14 and plus-size fashion designer & representation advocate — is sharing what it was like being a competitor on Project Runway, and how it has led her on a journey of self-love, self-care, & self-acceptance. On this episode, Ashley's getting real about the unreality of reality television, the importance of prioritizing her health, and why you should free yourself from the opinions of others, because you are WORTHY of what you have accomplished!

We're diving into:

• Why reality shows are NOT as real as you think
• The emotional toll of being a contestant on Project Runway — and how Ashley worked through it
• Ashley gets personal and shares 2 MAJOR breakthroughs in her life
• Why she took the steps to get healthier, both physically and mentally
• The problem with fat shaming and fat phobia (and why is no one talking about it?)
• Her BEST advice for liberating yourself from comments on social media
• How Ashley angled her business & rallied the community during the pandemic
• Why you should choose handmade goods over "fast fashion"
• And so much more!

Connect with Ashley Nell Tipton!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleynelltipton/

Shop her designs: https://www.ashleynelltipton.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfHwOt7PnZHRm1gyvLGBxLw

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Have you ever done a breast self-exam? Before talking with our guest today, we hadn't! Betsy Nilan, president of The Get In Touch Foundation — a non-profit that raises awareness and educates about breast self-exams — is teaching us about the who, what, where, when and why of this life-saving skill. On this episode, Betsy is sharing about the inspiring woman behind the Get In Touch Foundation, problems impeding education about breast self-exams, and how YOU can be empowered with the tools you need to perform a breast self-exam (it's so easy!).

We're diving into:

• Betsy opens up about how her mom's life-changing breast cancer diagnosis revealed a void for breast self-exam education and awareness
• How sexualization is holding up breast self-exam education in schools
• The problem with monetizing and marketing breast cancer awareness
• Simple ways Betsy and her siblings honor their mom
• Why the Daisy Wheel makes it EASY to complete a monthly breast self-exam
• We dig into the systemic problems women (especially women of color) face advocating for their health
• The challenges of taking over as president of The Get in Touch Foundation after her mom's passing
• Amazing advice on being yourself and doing what's true for you
• An inspirational shout-out from Betsy
• And so much more!

Download the Daisy Wheel app (free):

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daisy-wheel/id1461447061

Get the Educator's Digital Toolkit (free):

https://getintouchfoundation.org/wheel-orders/

Make a donation to The Get in Touch Foundation: https://getintouch.donorshops.com/product/DONATE-QUICK/donatetoday.php

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When our childhood home burned down in the Cedar Fire in 2003, we were too young to fully understand the gravity of what had happened. Looking back, we realize just how traumatic the experience was, and the lasting impact it had on who we are. On this episode, we're opening up and reflecting on some of the life-changing childhood experiences that have shaped our lives, the different ways we've coped, and the importance of taking a moment to slow things down (before your life does it for you!)

We're exploring:

• The surprising realizations Karli and Kasey uncover about how they experienced events from their childhood
• Why intuitive energy and physical & emotional connections are stronger during trauma
• Kasey's trade-off as an empath
• Why you should be setting boundaries and creating space for yourself
• How stress contributes to chronic illness and the importance of developing healthy coping mechanisms
• Why Kasey believes everything in life is driven by love or fear
• Karli's mic-drop worthy advice for slowing down, addressing your experiences, and existing for yourself
• And so much more!

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The Kaczynskis were one of about just 60 families a year to find out their child has a rare type of pediatric brain cancer called Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT). On today's episode, Andrew Kaczynski, a journalist at CNN, is joining us to share the story of his infant daughter, Francesca, and their journey with her cancer in order to help raise awareness of this rare disease, as well as highlight the glaring disparity that exists in the amount of research funding pediatric cancers receive compared to adult cancers. If you are as moved by her story as we are, we hope you will take a moment to donate your time or money to pediatric brain cancer research.

You can make a difference for rare pediatric cancers through donations or by getting involved!

PMC - Pan-Mass Challenge fundraiser for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: https://www.pmc.org

St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: https://www.dana-farber.org

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When Kevin Hines let go of the rail and jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge, he knew immediately he had made the biggest mistake of his life. He survived the fall with a miraculous story to tell — and now as a film maker, author, speaker, and advocate for suicide prevention, his story is reaching more people than ever. On this week's episode, Kevin gets real about the struggle with mental illness that led him to attempt suicide, and how this life-changing choice rerouted the trajectory of his life. He's sharing a truly inspirational message about thriving in spite of pain, finding your purpose, and the simple ways you can show others you care about them when they need it most.

We're diving into:

• Why Kevin's motto is "Be here tomorrow," and what it means for someone who struggles with suicidal ideations
• How you can become the hero of your own story, rather than the victim
• Kevin's MOST HELPFUL resources for improving brain (and physical) health, and how they helped him finally accept his diagnosis
• Kasey's thoughts on switching your mindset and being open-minded
• The SIMPLEST action you can take to show up for someone struggling with suicidal thoughts
• Small but significant ways Kevin's wife, Margaret, has been there to support him
• How an unlikely person gave him the opportunity and empowerment to find a new purpose
• Inspirational final words from Kevin to remember if you or anyone you know is struggling with pain or suicidal thoughts
• And so much more!

Connect with Kevin Hines for inspiration and help to change your life for the better:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kevinhines

Website: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhinesstory

If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, help is available. Speak with someone today at The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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You don't have to have experienced hardship in order to show thoughtful support for someone who is. Knowing what to do or say to someone going through some tough shit can be hard! Maybe you just don't know what to say or are afraid you might say the wrong thing. But, even the smallest gestures have a huge impact on helping someone through their traumatic experience. In this episode, we're breaking down some of the (sometimes unexpected!) lessons we've learned while navigating Kasey's cancer journey that YOU can use to show up and be supportive in the BEST way for those you love.

We're diving into:

• The #1 thing you can do BEFORE sending a message to effectively communicate and show support
• The important ways you can reach out during a cancer diagnosis that people sometimes miss
• Super simple ways to show up and be supportive of someone going through hard times/a cancer journey, and the questions that are NOT cool to ask them
• Some reflections on the most meaningful acts of support for Kasey's diagnosis, and why you should never wait to reach out to the people you care about (plus, a challenge from Karli)
• Why small acts of kindness can make a HUGE impact for someone going through something difficult
• And much more!

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You probably know Katie Morton from Colton Underwood's season of The Bachelor and Season 6 of Bachelor in Paradise. She's had reroutes documented for the world to see. But the two reroutes she talks about on this episode haven't been widely broadcasted yet. Katie walks us through two major reroutes in her life. She shares the time she tried out on a whim for the top college dance team and she spills the tea about her new relationship.

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At 23, Sabrina Leamon (COO of Hunt and Company, girlfriend of famous Youtuber TJ Hunt and Instagram influencer) had her first seizure. Over one year later, she had her second. This led to the nightmare diagnosis of brain cancer. She walks through the reality of her diagnosis, including a 17-hour brain surgery. She now uses her platform to share how faith, gratitude and optimism fuel her fight. In this episode, she discusses mindset shifts and lessons learned, to explain why her diagnosis is the "best thing that's ever happened to her."

https://www.instagram.com/sabrinaleamon/

https://thehuntandcompany.com/

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Brothers, best friends, and entrepreneurs Bryan and Bradford Manning are the founders of Two Blind Brothers apparel company and our special guests for this episode. Bryan and Brad were both diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a degenerative eye condition, in elementary school. Since then, this hilarious sibling duo has not let their visual impairment get in the way of living authentically, confidently, and creatively in the face of challenges. Their inspirational journey in creating Two Blind Brothers apparel is a great reminder of how YOU can create community and social impact for the causes you care about by staying true to yourself.

We're talking about:

• How a failed kindergarten eye screening marked the beginning of the Two Blind Brothers journey
• Why the brothers think their parents are THE BEST, and what they learned from them about being authentic, confident, and never giving up
• Brad and Bryan share the coincidence that jump started Two Blind Brothers apparel, and the inspiration for donating 100% of the profits to curing blindness
• How the brothers built momentum and community by going VIRAL and getting an invite to share their story on the Ellen DeGeneres Show
• We share our TOP TIPS to help you support people you know with an "invisible disease"
• Why the challenges of navigating vision loss (or any hardship!) at various life stages unleashes creativity and success
• Brad and Bryan leave us with their BEST advice for being genuine and ambitious about the social causes YOU care about!
• And much more!

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Check out Two Blind Brothers ultra soft apparel and be a part of their social impact: https://twoblindbrothers.com/

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