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Carissa Padilla of Santa Fe, New Mexico brings a young energetic perspective to the podcast this week! From growing up around a community of culture, faith, and family, to moving to Washington for her collegiate golf career, then across the country in pursuit of impacting the next generation through her passion for exercise- Carissa's adventures have been nothing short of a beautiful journey. She brings a heartfelt perspective on finding purpose in life and pursuing your dreams; all while recognizing opportunities and seizing the moments as they come. Get ready to dive into your own soul as you listen to a realistic, humble, and driven approach on life all from this absolutely amazing strength and conditioning coach!

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This week's guest puts a little twist to the beloved Christmas movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." If you don't know Evie Mecham yet, there is no doubt you will become best friends with her by the end of this episode!!! Evie is an optimist, "weirdly obsessed with finding meaning," raised in Firth Idaho as a firm believer in Jesus, and currently studying psychology at Utah Valley University. In this conversation, she takes us through a genuine look into her life and how to find meaning in just about anything! Evie unravels recent experiences in navigating a chronic illness, finding balance in different aspects of her soul, and openly discusses her journey of self discovery; including a peak into the LGBTQ community. Ride along with us in this episode and you'll be sure to find yourself catching Evie's contagious joy and perspective on life from the beginning, clear till the end! 

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Meet Garrett Martin! The young Baptist Beach-Boy from the Southern Belt in Arkansas, who is the definition of adventure. As a young 'spirited' adult in his twenties, Garrett's happy place can be found anywhere in nature; whether that's snowboarding the peaks of the Colorado mountains or deep sea scuba diving for lobsters off the Catalina Island coast. In this episode, Garrett dives into the reality of what a young life of chasing faith and balancing responsibility looks like. He unravels insights of handling uncertainty, embracing the mundane, and finding joy in meaningful connections. You don't want to miss this authentic conversation from one of the most genuine people I know. I guarantee you'll leave feeling uplifted by Garrett's optimistic outlook on life and feel inspired to take on new adventures of your own. 

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Lucy Fotu, of St. George Utah, is the 24 year old health and wellness coach of Rise and Thrive; a rising movement for young adult women to transform their relationship with food, faith, and fitness. Lucy's inspiration comes from personal experiences with body image and comparison during high school and college. Having gained so much wisdom from these impactful moments and further soul-stretching opportunities as a missionary during the COVID pandemic, Lucy reveals how she's discovered her life's purpose and worth. Get ready to 'lock in' to this episode as I chat with an old friend about her insights on prioritizing and caring for the 3 sacred aspects that make up your soul: Body, Mind, and Spirit. 

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Meet Jess! The inspiration behind starting this podcast and the first sibling in the Madrid family to make me a 'big sister' :) Jessica Taylor was raised in the White Mountains of Arizona and resides in Colorado Springs with her husband Andrew. She's a young wife, teacher, sister and daughter who loves the beauty of life, being outdoors, and discovering new parts of her identity. This episode is unique in that we, as sisters, get to have a very personal conversation about life altering events; including Jess' journey in high school facing an eating disorder. From overcoming anorexia, finding healing in running, facing heartbreaking miscarriages, and gaining the most charitable perspective on life- Jess's story will leave you crying happy and sad tears as you break down the walls of your own life and build them back up again along side this absolute warrior of a woman.

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Malachi Jones is the 21 year old rising star for the MLS team- New York City FC; born in Sierra Leone Africa, and raised in South Nashville. In this episode, Malachi reveals layers of his faith, identity, and mentality that have unraveled since childhood; from an orphanage in West Coast Africa, to being drafted on a Professional Soccer team, and everything in between. He dives into the mental challenges of a recent surgery repair of his right tibia, as well as how he balances life and the soul on new stages. From growing up in a house of a dozen kids, to learning to prioritize God and relationships moving towards marriage with his fiancé, Malachi's insights are sure to make you reflect on your own perspective amidst both life's trials and blessings. 

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Jennifer Reeves is a Counselor and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in her own practice; trained in EMDR and located in East Nashville. Although I've only known her for a year, she's become a dear friend since we connected at one of the lowest points of my life. The energy and authenticity Jennifer brings to her conversations and clients is contagious! As a licensed therapist, Jennifer shares insights on self advocating, prioritizing care for mental health, identifying areas of pain, and protecting your space for peace/stillness. From trauma to triumph, Jennifer relates on so many levels to individuals wherever they may be on their journey of self-discovery. 

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Josh Benson is a father of 4 kids, newly ordained Bishop, and renowned dermatologist in the Gila Valley of Arizona. He's a soccer fanatic, coach, and is incredibly invested in the lives of youth in the local area. In this episode, Josh dives into the impact digital distraction has on this generation and provides reflections on separating identity from screens. Getting more personal, he shares about fatherhood; giving us a glimpse into the day he found out his oldest has Down Syndrome. Follow along Josh's journey, and you will leave with gems of wisdom, realizations of your relationship with technology, and feel inspired to protect space for your soul to thrive!

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Megan Sheehan, a 23 year old Irish footballer and former student-athlete on JUCO & D1 stages, recently earned her MBA in America. Her journey throughout the U.S. spanned nearly coast to coast; living in Florida, Tennessee, and New Mexico. In this episode, Meg is transparent about her experiences with losing identity, post college career. In a dark path feeling lost and hopeless, she struggled taking care of her mind, body, and most of all... her heart. Join Megan as she unravels pieces of the puzzle that brought her from her lowest points physically and mentally - to rise as an independent/strong willed woman, business partner, mentor, and coach. 

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"Slam Dunk" into the young lives of 3 members on the BYU Dunk Team located in Provo UT!!! Liv Maisey of Anchorage AK, Nick Thomas of Frisco TX, and Jacob Harvey of Colorado Springs CO. Three college students FROM different walks of life and AT different stages in life - explore what brought them together through one University's unique program. Their stories weave together in a unique combination of struggle with body image, doubts in personal worth and abilities, as well as the all-too-common 'fear of failure.' Performers on stages that range from 20k+ fans in arenas, to the humble elementary school classes of the Utah valley- together these young adults unravel insights from the soul in this heart-to-heart conversation you don't wanna miss!