Wild & Waking

I am joined by Lisa Brennan, an incredible person who I've known for a very long time, and I've been eager to have her on the podcast for a while now!

In January 2018, Lisa and her family started a new chapter in life, after her youngest child shared she was a transgender woman. While this was unexpected and definitely came with adjustments, the Brennan family found that treasuring someone for who they truly are is magical and sacred - it doesn’t have to be scary, or something to hide.

This was a beautiful conversation, and I hope Lisa’s story encourages you to lead with love, curiosity, and openness, because doing so will only change things for the better!

In this episode, we will cover:

• Lisa’s story of navigating a new journey with her transgender daughter + how this eventually led to her writing a book about everything she learned and experienced
• How Lisa’s transgender daughter came out to her and her family + the research and resources Lisa started diving into in order to better understand everything
• The power of time and community that’s incredibly vital when you’re experiencing moments of isolation, and/or stepping into unfamiliar territory
• The beauty that comes from living authentically and doing what’s placed on your heart, and how this gives others permission to do the same
• Not being afraid to challenge religious and societal ‘norms’ and proudly embrace who God created you to be
• Taking time to look within yourself and being open to important issues around you, even if you don’t think you’re affected by them
• Continually learning and evolving, no matter your age or what you *think* you know

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Connect with Lisa:

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• Get Lisa’s book, The Auditorium in My Mind: Treasuring My Transgender Child

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/103-a-moms-lesson-in-moving-forward-with-love-instead-of-fear-with-lisa-brennan 

Sara and I connected on our recent mastermind retreat, and the knowledge and energy she radiates is undeniably contagious. Sara is a wife, mom, author, and Life Coach; she helps others transform and move forward in their lives, despite the circumstances they are facing. After experiencing her own physical and mental health battles (one of the biggest being told she would never be able to have children), Sara knew she wanted to turn her pain into purpose. She now supports women with their own healing and rejuvenation in a way that allows them to love and accept their true selves on a deep soul level. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Sara’s life-changing and healing journey with motherhood + why doing mindset work alone is not enough to bring true healing for you
• The complete identity crisis that rocked Sara, and how it ultimately led to her writing a book
• Why doing real self-care is what’s going to refuel and recharge you
• Effective ways to actually ‘overhaul’ your nervous system and promote healing
• Learning to be your own best friend as you grow and evolve, instead of looking for approval and validation from others
• Modeling the behavior we want our kids to see so they can build emotional intelligence and resilience, and truly experience the world differently

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• More info on the Ignite + Grow Micromind
• Join the Ignite + Grow Micromind waitlist

• Learn more about my speaking
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• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Sara Elise:

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• Get Sara’s book: Finding Your Diamond Through the Rough : use code: findingme (all lowercase) for $8.99 off + Free Shipping

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/102-healing-to-the-depths-of-your-soul-and-nervous-system-regulation-with-sara-elise-johnson 

Sadie and I covered a variety of crucial topics in our conversation, and her incredible heart and passion for what she does really shines through. Whether it’s with your career, motherhood, finances, or leaving a legacy for your loved ones, embracing AND boldly showing up as your authentic self in your community (and life) is necessary. What you bring to the table matters, friend, so make sure you own that, and don’t forget to get support where you need it so you can focus on making those big dreams a reality!

In this episode, we will cover:

• The unique trajectory Sadie found herself on during college, and how that ultimately led to her launching a career in the finance space
• How Sadie empowers her clients to take control of their finances and cheers them on to achieve the goals they’re striving for
• Utilizing an IRA as an entrepreneur + not worrying about ‘starting small’, because your money will compound and continue working for you
• Sadie’s beautiful, yet challenging, experience of living in two different ‘worlds’, and how that impacts her in her everyday life
• Why we HAVE to continue changing the conversation and making our voices heard regarding the farming/ag world and business
• Honoring and respecting both the solid foundation the previous generation has built + the fresh ideas and perspectives the next generation is presenting
• Taking ownership and embracing your authentic role in your community + why it’s beneficial to cultivate different types of relationships in different spaces
• Boldly owning who you are and what you bring to the table, because what you have to offer IS valuable (and needed)
• Understanding that it’s okay to ‘stretch your boundaries’ and relinquish control in certain areas, so you’re able to grow and focus on your dreams

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• More info on the Ignite + Grow Micromind
• Join the Ignite + Grow Micromind waitlist

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Sadie:

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• Follow on TikTok
• Check out her website

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/101-growing-wealth-living-in-two-worlds-and-showing-up-as-your-authentic-self-with-sadie-schweers

Not only are we celebrating the 100th episode of Gather in Growth, but I’m also joined by the love of my life - my husband, Andrew! I polled my IG community for questions they wanted to ask Andrew, and I have plenty of my own topics that we dig into as well, so you better believe this will be fun, and one you do NOT want to miss.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Andrew and I met + how our (initial) long distance relationship positively impacted us
• Andrew’s change of heart when it came to pursuing farming + navigating challenges that typically come with intergenerational dynamics in farming and ag 
• Andrew’s expectations with fatherhood + our intentionality with parenting and choosing to do things ‘differently’ from the beginning
• The importance of ‘putting yourself in your spouse’s shoes’ to really see what they’re going through in their day to day life
• What it was like for Andrew as I began my personal growth journey + what eventually ‘clicked’ for him to pursue it for himself
• Why me quitting my job to pursue entrepreneurship was the massive change we absolutely needed in our lives + what this transition was like for our family
• The growth, healing, and peace that has resulted for both Andrew and I since starting my business + the significant role therapy has played in the process
• Knowing that there will ALWAYS be hard things, but what truly matters is how you choose to work through them together
• Understanding that the way you and your partner process things will be different + why a high level of trust with each other is necessary
• Building resiliency as you work through roadblocks in entrepreneurship (or anything else in life) + why you’ll never have ’it all’ figured out 

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• More info on the Ignite + Grow Micromind
• Join the Ignite + Grow Micromind waitlist

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/100-a-chat-with-my-husband-andrew-farming-marriage-fatherhood-and-growth

This impulse family trip was eye-opening (in the best ways possible), and really brought up SO many things for me. It reminded me to deeply think about how I’m spending time with my loved ones, parenting my kids, treating my body, planning and prioritizing, and even, how I’m showing up in community with others in this world (no matter their ideas or perspectives). I hope there’s a little nugget (or two) that you’re able to take from these lessons and apply to your own life, too!

In this episode, we cover:

• The extra frustration and overwhelm that comes with ‘chaos planning’ and simply ‘winging it’ vs. ACTUALLY having a plan and setting yourself up for success
• Why you HAVE to be willing to give up what feels ‘easy’ for what you really want
• Being more intentional with being outside and spending time in nature this summer
• Our recent experience with multiple flat tires on my car + why this was such an important reminder that how we handle stress matters
• Consistently modeling behaviors and emotions that positively support our kids + the difficult and triggering work that comes from (re)parenting ourselves in the process
• Getting super clear on your priorities + making the time and space to plan for those things so they actually DO happen
• Stepping out of your comfort zone and choosing to be in community with other people who have different ideas, perspectives, upbringings, etc.

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• More info on the Ignite + Grow Micromind
• Join the Ignite + Grow Micromind waitlist

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

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Related Episodes:

• Episode 079 | Sh*t Happens, Mindset Matters

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/099-lessons-from-lexington-wins-challenges-and-ideas-from-an-impulse-family-trip

Taking the path to work on yourself and really dig into the hard stuff feels like HELL when you’re in it - it’s far from easy. The soul freedom and liberation that follows though, along with the expansion and acceptance of others is beautiful - it’s all connected, and it all matters. We were created to be in community with others, and we really can learn SO much from other people and their differences. Whether you’re on your own journey of faith expansion, or striving to live a life filled with authenticity, purpose, and peace, I know this episode will inspire you to keep going!

Stephanie Simmons is a light capturer, story weaver, and loves telling tales through cinematography and photography. Stephanie is a witness to healing, a space holder, a creator, and time turner. Combining music with images, she creates films that take you on a journey. Stephanie transports her clients back in time to sacred moments, to assist with integration and bring back precious memories. Her films sprinkle the planet with light and invite others to join the journey of healing and remembering. Stephanie is passionate about using her hands with pure intention to create films that touch the heart, stir emotion, and shine a light on the sacred work of healing.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Steph’s story of ‘checking all the boxes’ in her life while growing up, to eventually, deconstructing her faith and fully stepping into her most authentic, beautiful self
• Steph’s journey with finding videography + how she ‘flipped the switch’ and experienced a powerful awakening in 2020
• Living authentically + the idea of self-confidence vs. self-worth 
• The significant role Stephanie’s husband has played in her healing journey
• What it can look like to slow down and embody a ‘softer’ feminine energy, instead of the fast-paced masculine culture our society runs on
• The beautiful expansion and acceptance that comes when we’re not afraid of other people and their differences
• Continually pursuing curiosity and honesty within yourself

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• More info on the Ignite + Grow Micromind
• Join the Ignite + Grow Micromind waitlist
• Get your Monthly Mileage Tracker here

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Stephanie:

• Follow on Instagram
• Check out her work on YouTube

Connect with Emily:

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/098-faith-expansion-awakening-the-senses-and-alchemy-through-artistry-with-stephanie-simmons

In today’s episode, I want to talk about the importance of knowing your own red flags - specifically, within your body. Not that long ago when I was working outside of the home, I was burning the candle at both ends and juggling ALL.THE.THINGS. I was trying to be everything for everyone, and at the time, I thought that was completely normal - I had adjusted to that way of living. I’ve put in a LOT of effort to get to a place that doesn’t feel like that anymore, but right now, things just feel sort of..hard. My body (primarily my nervous system) has been letting me know it’s feeling all of the chaos and overwhelm and exhaustion, and these feelings are completely clashing with the alignment and peace that it craves (and is now used to).

In this episode, we cover:

• Understanding that the pursuit of growth, healing, and alignment may feel REALLY hard in the moment, but is totally worth it too
• The powerful awareness that happens when you feel centered and at peace in your life, but have to choose hard things that directly clash against those feelings
• My recent period from hell paired with a launch week that led to even MORE dysregulation for me
• Gaining awareness around what alignment actually feels like in your body + finding gratitude for the work you’ve already done to heal and understand yourself better

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• More info on the Ignite + Grow Micromind
• Join the Ignite + Grow Micromind waitlist
• Get your Monthly Mileage Tracker here

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/097-knowing-your-own-red-flags

The work that I’ve been doing the last few years has pushed me to help others step outside of their comfort zones, challenge expectations, and break through limiting beliefs. I’ve LOVED getting to do this, but I’ve also come to the realization that I’m still holding myself back when it comes to questioning, and going against the norm. Maybe you can relate to this in some way; if you can, I want you to give yourself permission to dream, and do, and simply just approach things in a fresh, and different way.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why our society as a whole has lost the ability to think critically, and simply just ‘be’ in conversation with others who have differing beliefs and opinions
• Agreeing with others because it feels easier, instead of asking questions and sharing a different perspective in fear of ‘rocking the boat’
• Why people are a LOT more similar than we may think + understanding how vital community and connection is for all of us
• My recent realization that I’ve been holding myself back from asking better questions, all for the illusion of peace + why I’m no longer doing this going forward

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• EVOLVE Developing Entrepreneur Mastermind
• EVOLVE Scaling Entrepreneur Mastermind
• Get your Monthly Mileage Tracker here

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

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Related Episodes:

• Episode 095 | The Adventure Begins!
• Episode 093 | From Frustration to Function: Seeking Alternative Healthcare to Feel Your Best with Jena Ochsner

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/096-ask-better-questions

My original plan for this episode was to do more of a ‘vlog’ style, because I recently traveled to a retreat I invested in for myself; I thought it would be fun to share what was happening as I was going through everything! I didn’t end up going that route (mainly because my brain kind of felt like mush every night when I planned to record, due to the fun-filled days and super late nights). I felt surprisingly calm going into this retreat experience, because I put little expectations and stress on myself. I chose to go into this with an open mind, and BOY, now that I’m on the other side and back home with my family, I feel like the next evolution of my business is just bubbling inside of me, waiting to come out in entirely new ways!

In this episode, we cover:

• The crazy magic that happens when you step outside of your comfort zone and surround yourself with others who are doing big, incredible things
• Finding true alignment with your priorities + the deep realization that you’ll never sacrifice what matters most to you again, simply to achieve a certain result
• The healing and empowering energy that comes from being in a growth space with others
• Why your definition of success doesn’t have to be all of the super sexy, ‘flashy’ stuff
• Understanding that money can be an amplifier for GOOD, and it’s not selfish or greedy to desire more financial resources for you and your family
• Why growth is something I care SO deeply about + continues to be the underlying theme in my messaging for my podcast, business, and life

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• EVOLVE Developing Entrepreneur Mastermind
• EVOLVE Scaling Entrepreneur Mastermind
• Get your Monthly Mileage Tracker here

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/095-the-adventure-begins

Ashlea and I talk more about what it can look like to ‘simplify to amplify’ in all aspects of our life. Growing up in a generation that’s big on ‘quitters don’t win, and winners don’t quit’, we think that chasing (and achieving) the next big thing will FINALLY make us feel like we’re enough, and prove our worth. Unfortunately, this is why soooo many of us are frazzled, overwhelmed, and pretty much drowning in the day to day. Instead of trying to do ALL.THE.THINGS, what if we chose to focus on one specific thing that we were lit up about, and actually made sense in our current season of life? 

Ashlea Stricker is a farm wife, mom of 3 boys, and hairstylist living in a rural town in central Iowa. When she’s not chasing her boys or helping out on the farm, you can find her reading her favorite book, or watching Gilmore Girls (with a coffee in hand, and of course, avoiding laundry at all costs). Ashlea is a big dreamer and she loves cheering others on - she is a self-proclaimed cheerleader and your biggest hype girl!

In this episode, we cover:

• What Ashlea’s journey of ‘simplifying’ has looked like
• Why so many of us are frazzled, overwhelmed, and exhausted all the time
• Prioritizing one main thing, instead of thinking you need to be doing #allthethings
• Digging deep into the ‘mental weight’ that you’re holding onto regarding expectations and limiting beliefs + how to shift to more empowering thoughts
• Showing others that it’s actually okay to QUIT something when it’s just not the best fit for you anymore
• Adjusting our level of expectation for the season of life we’re in + letting go of the ‘perfectionism’ tendencies that plague so many of us
• Focusing on what you truly want in the season of life you’re in + giving yourself permission to grow and evolve along the way

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• EVOLVE Developing Entrepreneur Mastermind
• EVOLVE Scaling Entrepreneur Mastermind
• Get your Monthly Mileage Tracker here

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Ashlea:

• Follow on Instagram @simply.ashlea

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/094-simplify-to-amplify-with-ashlea-strickler