This is a special episode of the Growth & Grace podcast. Today I talk with one of my best friends from college, and she shares the journey she has been on the last year. It is real. It is vulnerable. It is inspiring. It is brave. It is the power of grief and vulnerability and purpose and community. Seriously, grab a tissue- you're going to need it! We are getting a front row seat to something incredible!

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Are you feeling drained? Overwhelmed? Like you can't do one more thing? A little over a year ago I was feeling stressed and exhausted, but I couldn't pin point why. That is when I first learned about the Mental Load! If you have a never ending to-do list and don't know how to articulate what you need, then this episode might be just what you're looking for!

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Deep down in my soul, I believe that everyone is creative. We have the ability to try new things, solve problems, to be innovative and to take risks. In today's episode I talk about what creativity is beyond 'art box' we put it in. If you're looking for a new coping skill, a little encouragement, and the push to do something new... this episode is for you!

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What would the world look like if we had more compassion for other people, for ourselves? In today's episode I talk about what compassion is and what it looks like. I give some practical examples about how to have compassion for other people, but I also talk a lot about how to have compassion for yourself. Struggling is part of the human experience. We could all use a little compassion.

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Trust is the foundation of relationships, and once trust is broken it is really hard to get it back! In today's episode, I unpack both the emotional and logical aspects of trust. What is holding you back from building trust when you want to? And finally, what are the things you can do today to start that journey?

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Have you ever hit a wall? Felt overwhelmed? Unable to control your emotions? Unsure how to fix a problem? Go ahead, raise your hand. We all have! That is why coping skills are so important. In today's episode I talk about the two main tips of coping skills and give some very practical examples that you can start to implement today!

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The idea and act of embracing beauty is something that I am super passionate about! The fact that so many people struggle with seeing the beauty in the world, in others and especially in themselves is heartbreaking. In today's episode I share a story about my grandmother, and give a pep talk. It's a little more personal than normal... but trust me, you NEED to hear this!

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Part of being a human on Earth is dealing with conflict. The problem is that a lot of humans do not know how to deal with conflict in healthy ways. I know, you're not surprised. In today's episode, I talk about the 5 most common approaches to conflict and I give some practical tips on how to deal with the conflict in your life.

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Raise your hand if you are or know someone who is a people pleaser?! It's not inherently bad to care about other people, but being a people pleaser long term is not healthy! We have to find the balance of being supportive of others and prioritizing ourselves. In this episode I talk through the characteristics of a people pleaser, and then give some practical things you can do to set good boundaries!

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I know that as soon as you saw the word vulnerability in the title of this podcast you thought twice about checking it out! The truth is that vulnerability is key in cultivating deep relationships, developing self awareness and learning leadership skills. In this episode I talk about what vulnerability is and why it has value in your life!

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