Kenan and I are taking a short break from Twin Chat so we can enjoy the summer. We are together for a month playing with our families.  We have a great line up of guests starting the end of Aug. We look forward to connecting with you all in a few weeks! 
xo,
Steph & Kenan

Today we're thrilled to be chatting with Gillian Fritz. Gillian is 19 and a sophomore in college. She attends Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland and grew up in Bend, OR. 

This is the 5th episode in our  5-episode series - we're talking to adolescents/young adults ages 14-early 20s about their journey and experiences during COVID. The purpose of this series is to get an idea of what it’s been like for these young people this past year - in school (in person and remote), staying connected (or feeling disconnected with friends) and learning from their perspective what it feels and looks like living this new pandemic lifestyle.

Please follow Twin Chat with S&K on Instagram @rise.life.coach (https://www.instagram.com/rise.life.coach/)  
If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com

We're so happy to chat with Miles Macomber (Kenan's 14-year old son) about his experience this past year. This is the 4th episode in our  5-episode series - we're talking to adolescents/young adults ages 14-early 20s about their journey and experiences during COVID. The purpose of this series is to get an idea of what it’s been like for these young people this past year - in school (in person and remote), staying connected (or feeling disconnected with friends) and learning from their perspective what it feels and looks like living this new pandemic lifestyle.

Please follow Twin Chat with S&K on Instagram @rise.life.coach (https://www.instagram.com/rise.life.coach/)  
If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com

We are so excited to chat with Charlotte today! Charlotte is 16 and is a junior in high school. She tells us about her experience this past year with remote learning and then in-person school and her emotional learning/journey. 

This is the 3rd episode in our  5-episode series - we’ll be hearing from adolescents/young adults ages 14-early 20s about their journey and experiences during COVID. The purpose of this series is to get an idea of what it’s been like for these young people this past year - in school (in person and remote), staying connected (or feeling disconnected with friends) and learning from their perspective what it feels and looks like living this new pandemic lifestyle.

Please follow Twin Chat with S&K on Instagram @rise.life.coach (https://www.instagram.com/rise.life.coach/)  
If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com

We are so excited to chat with  Hayden Hedinger. Hayden is 18 and will graduate from high school this June. Hayden tells us about his experience this past year - the challenges and the positives, his feelings and perspective, and how he decided to join the Navy.

This is the 2nd episode in our  5-episode series - we’ll be hearing from adolescents/young adults ages 14-early 20s about their journey and experiences during COVID. The purpose of this series is to get an idea of what it’s been like for these young people this past year - in school (in person and remote), staying connected (or feeling disconnected with friends) and learning from their perspective what it feels and looks like living this new pandemic lifestyle.

Please follow Twin Chat with S&K on Instagram @rise.life.coach (https://www.instagram.com/rise.life.coach/)  
If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com

We are so excited to launch a 4-episode series - we’ll be hearing from adolescents/young adults ages 14-early 20s about their journey and experiences during COVID. The purpose of this series is to get an idea of what it’s been like for these young people this past year - in school (in person and remote), staying connected (or feeling disconnected with friends) and learning from their perspective what it feels and looks like living this new pandemic lifestyle.

Today we’re thrilled to chat with Faith Comitis. Faith is 20, lives in Amsterdam and will graduate this year with  a degree in tourism. She speaks 3 languages, has traveled extensively and is a very accomplished young woman.  

We talk about how this has been a tough time for our youth, but like a lot of adults, there are some things that have been positive that they want to incorporate into their lives when the pandemic is over. Challenges include, limitations of autonomy, the impact of a new life routine, limited social interaction - having to cancel big life milestones (like graduation, prom and sports seasons), and experiencing profound change and loss. As for positive experiences, there’s the theme of  discovering oneself, slower pace of life, re-discovering family, and connecting at a distance.  Faith tells us what it's been like for her and we get to hear the ups and downs, the challenges and learning and how she's evolved and grown this past year. 

Please follow Twin Chat with S&K on Instagram @rise.life.coach (https://www.instagram.com/rise.life.coach/)  
If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com

In this episode, we talk with Lisa about her personal journey and breakthroughs she's experienced doing Somatic body work. We unpack what it means to study yourself and to really get to know the "real you." We explore the the interconnectedness of the being -  body, emotions and language/thoughts. 

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If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com

 In this episode, we talk about mommy guilt and our experience with the feelings and the thoughts we have around  what we "should" be doing as working moms raising a family. Kenan and I explore how we practice mindfulness as a way acknowledge and let go of the thoughts - and how this has enabled us to be more present in our lives.

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If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com

We talk with Brinnon about her experience going into Peace Corps after college and how it led her on a career path of public health. We talk about how she's turned her ideas into reality.

Have you ever asked yourself the question - what do I want? What ideas do I have? A powerful exercise is to first take a look at what you’ve already accomplished. Look at your current life and all the results you have created. Notice that every single thing you currently have in your life is something that was once just an idea (a thought) in your head.  And through this awareness you begin to see how powerful IDEAS/THOUGHTS truly are. 

Please follow Twin Chat with S&K on Instagram @rise.life.coach (https://www.instagram.com/rise.life.coach/)  
If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com

In this episode we  talk with Summer about her journey with alcoholism. She opens up about her mental health, her struggles and what she does to maintain her wellbeing.  We debunk that exceptional mental health is not about being positive and happy all the time. It’s about being the best version of yourself. Duality makes us human and attempting to push away negative emotions causes more suffering. The  definition of extraordinary mental health is being your extraordinary self and that’s not easy -  it takes work! Summer is walking the talk - everyday!

Please follow Twin Chat with S&K on Instagram @rise.life.coach (https://www.instagram.com/rise.life.coach/)  
If you're interested in learning more about coaching contact Steph for a free discovery consult at www.riselifecoach.com