Hello Strong Sunflowers 🌻

On this week episode we interviewed Heidi Bragg , a 3-time cancer survivor (colon, cardiac sarcoma, & urothelial) who's constantly dealing with the uncertainty and monitoring that comes along with that. She also lost her sister, dad, and a very dear friend to cancer. She is the host of "Life, Cancer, act" podcast stating "is not your mom's support group. Dealing with hard things -- like cancer -- sucks. We use humor (and snark, let's be real) to face the bad, see the good, and find some hope along the way." 

Heidi is a ray of sunshine everywhere she goes and has taken this life experience to plant a field and harvest through her podcast. Which gives tips and real life experience on how to face this hard things, and be a supportive spouse/friend to your loved ones. We hope this episode inspires you to continue marching forwards, to continue planting your seeds, no matter what the "odds" are. 

May the odds be ever in your favor, 

xoxo, 

🌻G & Z🌻

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Hello Strong Sunflowers, 🌻

On this weeks episode we discuss tip# 4 "Learning to ask for help". This is part of our "5 tips on becoming a S.A.S [ Strong Ass Sunflower ] FREE PDF available on our website Thestrongsunflowers.com. Life is tough. We win. We lose. We are signing on top of the mountain. We fall off the cliff. At times it’s necessary to get a bit of help from our field. Hummingbirds, bess, butterflies, and fellow flowers in your field now! They have life experiences that can help us move forward in pursuing our BLOOM moment. The First step is sharing what we’re going through and asking for help. It isn’t easy being vulnerable, but it’s worth it.

Ask yourself these 3 questions:

1. Where am I struggling right now?

2. Who in my field has gone through something similar?

3. When and how will I ask them for help ?

Hope this weeks episode helps you get unstuck and out of your funk. A gentle reminder that it truly takes a FIELD. 

xoxo,

🌻 G & Z🌻

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Hello Strong Sunflowers, 

On this weeks episode we spoke to Raevan Bielik, a momma bear and entrepreneur. Raevan created a business that supports mothers through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Specifically when it comes to diastasic recti. Before becoming this bad ass entrepreneur she was a pageant queen, representing the big state of Texas. We take her back to where her seed was planted. Life after the traumatic murder of her brother turned her into she families golden child. Pretty hurts, in this time of her life the pressure of being "perfect" was overwhelming, landing her with an eating disorder and low self esteem. 

After years of therapy and an intense learning experience, she has become the woman she is today. Strong, BOLD, POWERFUL, A BOSS, A LEADER, KIND, and able to follow her gut like nobodies business. We discuss her southern bell upbringing,  how her beauty became her identity as such a young age and how she found herself through the mess. 

We hope this episode brings you courage to step into your new identity and not be confined to your old one. 

Xoxo,

🌻G & Z🌻

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Hello Strong Sunflowers,

Diet culture is CANCELED and if you didn’t know, now you KNOW. This week on the podcast we interviewed holistic health coach Jaiana CEO of Boss Babe Fitness Academy. She believes in helping you transform your body without dieting or spending hours at the gym. Sustainably reaching your physical goals without having to give up the foods we love.

Jaiana share’s nutritional tips and why eating for your body type and KNOWING your body type is so important.If you’re not getting the results you want at the gym you should listen to this episode. Also we discussed how to combat hormonal imbalance and gut health issues.

We hope this episode during BUILDING TO BLOOM: November all about physical well-being helps you love the body you're in and figure out once in for all how to take care of it.

Xoxo,

🌻G & Z🌻

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Hello Strong Sunflowers 🌻

On this weeks episode we interviewed founder of Mama Wears Pants, Melissa Acosta. This Latina owned wellness community is all about bringing mother back to their Sazon aka “spice”. This community was created from Melissa own experience of not getting to see her mother shine and reach her full potential in motherhood. We want women to know that they’re supported and remembering that motherhood is not a journey you are ever suppose to walk alone. It truly takes a field.

Do you have hobbies? Wether you’re a mother or not, having something you love to do should be part if your “to do” list. We dig into the origin story of “Mama Wears Pants” and how it impacting lives. When you hear “Mama wears Pants, what does that make you think of ?

We hope this episode inspires you to wear the pants, wether it’s motherhood, marriage, or simply YOUR life. Take ownership of your journey. Bold. Courageous. Authentic.

Xoxo,

G & Z 🌻

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Hello Strong Sunflowers🌻

This week episode we talk tip #4 on How to become a STRONG ASS SUNFLOWER ! We spill the tea on our own personal failures and what success means to us. How to get out of our head and get perspective.

We are continuously failing, consistently FAILING, we are pretty good at it. But if we had listen to that LOUD voice in our head telling us "no you can't start a podcast, no your voice sounds annoying, what will you talk about, who will listen?" Then we wouldn't have this amazing Podcast and be listened by YOU. Thank you for being in our field. We hope this episode helps you KEEP going, you are more than capable.

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Dr. Laura Guli and Premila Mistry began working on Sunflower the Musical together nearly two decades ago, when they taught together in Washington, DC.  Both have worked with children for over 25 years and are dedicated to using the arts for bettering the lives of young people. Their creative baby bloomed the summer of 2022 in Austin TX at the Scottish Rite Theatre and now their eye is on Broadway. This episode is dedicated to reflecting back on how their seed became this beautiful sunflower and where they headed next. 

Thank you for being in our field, we love you and we hope this episode helps you live in your truth and living life uncensored. Enjoy.

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Hello Strong Sunflowers,

This week episode we dive into finding identity in our religion, specially when what you identify with/as doesn’t conform to the “norm” or the standards of your church. Growing up very conservative Jordan, like many of us, felt that many boxes needed to be checked. We were taught no loud laughter, prepare to meet your husband and to be a “good” wife. But what if you don’t want a husband ? What if you’re identifying as gay ? What if being bold and loud is YOUR truth ?

This episode is a reminder to live in your truth, life is not a check list. You don’t have to continuously meet everyones expectations. You don’t have to stay in places where you’re uncomfortable, where you're not feeling accepted, seen, or understood.

Thank you for being in our field, we love you and we hope this episode helps you live in your truth and to live a life uncensored. Enjoy.

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Hello Strong Sunflowers,

Welcome back, this weeks episode we interview Ximena for our infamous Building to Bloom kick off. This weeks episode may be triggering for some [viewer discretion is advised]

We talk about sexual abuse and childhood traumas. The burden of carrying those scars all through out life and the affects it has had in her relationships. Finally speaking out about the elephant in the room and saying your truth. Ximena was extremely vulnerable with US, in the field and in this safe space about her mental health and what’s currently bringing her JOY in life.

She is the proud owner of “Thick Butt Fit” and is a personal trainer. She talked about her passion for cooking and fueling her body. The power of positive thinking and affirmations changing her life. Thank you for being in our field, we love you and we hope this episode shed’s light and hope. Enjoy.

“Thick Butt Fit” By Ximena https://www.instagram.com/peruvian.fitness/

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Hello Strong Sunflowers,

On this week's episode we give you all the details on our Building to Bloom Bee Well challenge. October is all about mental well BEEing. November is dedicated to physical well BEEing. December is all about emotional well BEEing. 

The best way to kick off and prep for this challenge is by downloading the FREE PDF on our website, www.thestrongsunflowers.com

We can't wait to dedicate the last 3 months of 2022 to living a more whole hearted life. 

xoxo,

🌻 G & Z 🌻

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