Wild & Waking

In today’s episode, I want to talk more about what happens when it’s been a hard week, and our emotions are allll over the place. For me personally, I’ve been intentional about personal growth and healing for several years now, but my brain will still default to old patterns of negative thinking when I’m feeling burned out, or just plain sad. While I don’t want to stay stuck spiraling into these negative thoughts and beliefs, I’ve learned to get comfortable with them, acknowledge them, and move on. Feeling a full range of emotions is a GOOD thing - I’m constantly working on this with my kids, because crying and releasing pent up emotions is necessary!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why walking is one of the most underrated tools that will totally improve your mental health
• Why your brain defaults to old, negative patterns at times, even after you’ve been on a personal growth and healing journey for awhile
• The importance of feeling a full range of emotions and letting them come out in healthy ways
• The endless possibilities that can happen when we let go of certain feelings and create space for new ones
• The rollercoaster of emotions that we experience when we are being intentional and trying new, uncomfortable things

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
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• Learn more about my speaking
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• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/083-pov-its-been-a-hard-week-and-we-go-to-coffee

In today’s episode, I want to talk more about the domino effect, and how this shows up so often in our lives. When you choose to move forward with your goals and dreams (however big or small they may be), it’s important to let go of those unnecessary expectations you’ve (more than likely) set for yourself. These decisions, and the action you’re choosing to take in the present, will impact your life, not only 6 months from now, but 6 years from now. Truthfully, your life is a culmination of the decisions you have made up until this point. Not making a decision IS a decision in itself.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why you don’t need to have every single step figured out before you take action with your goals and dreams
• The power of taking one step at a time
• Letting go of unnecessary expectations, and how doing so can positively impact your life in unexpected ways
• Those special moments that show us just how far we’ve come, learned, grown, etc. on our journey
• Putting yourself out there when you know it’s time to make a change in your life + the beautiful trajectory that follows
• Understanding that the all of the decisions you make now and going forward WILL impact your life days, months, and years from now

Resources & Links:

• House of Colour
• Kylie Epperson - House of Colour on Instagram
• Learn more about, and sign up for, Microminds!
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
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• Learn more about my speaking
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• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/082-the-domino-effect

I thought I would be a teacher for the rest of my life - I loved what I did in my teaching career, as well as the non-profit space. But, being able to exceed my teacher salary by SO MUCH, and not have to leave my family to go to a job for a set amount of hours has been indescribable.

I hope this episode not only encourages you, but lights a fire within you to step out, and pursue your passion. Whatever you’re considering doing and working toward, please know that all of it IS possible (and then some). I’m continually inspired by the magic of this community, and the amazing women I get to walk alongside - I’m so forever grateful for every single one of you!

In this episode, we cover:

• The pressure and expectations we put on ourselves to have everything done and in place before we start something new/put ourselves out in a new way
• Using one of my favorite prompts ‘wouldn’t it be cool if..’ to really think about and answer your goals and dreams (with no rules attached to it)
• My ‘lightbulb moment’ that led me to create my first mastermind
• Getting to a place of enjoying the fruits of my labor in my business, but also knowing I need to continue evolving and mixing things up
• Figuring out MY specific zone of genius as I prepared for my launch
• The power in knowing what your audience truly needs + being able to help them solve their problems
• Why our recent flood was actually one of the best things to happen during my launch

Resources & Links:

• Jade Boyd
• Learn more about, and sign up for, Microminds!
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join one of my Masterminds! 
• Get your Monthly Mileage Tracker here

• Learn more about my speaking
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• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/081-how-i-made-more-in-one-launch-than-my-old-teacher-salary

I’m joined by my dear friend, Ellan Ruskamp, on the podcast today! Ellan and I are talking about mindset, grief, and growth, because she has experienced every single one of these things in her life recently. We’re digging into the struggles of imposter syndrome while also keeping up with the Joneses as a business owner, showing up as your truest, authentic self (instead of how you think you ‘should’ present yourself), choosing intentionality and alignment instead of the never-ending hustle that society pushes on us, and much more.

Ellan Ruskamp is a farm wife & boy mama from rural Nebraska. When she’s not chasing kiddos or helping out on the farm, she enjoys getting in touch with her creative side through her business, Midwest Marigold. She designs apparel inspired by the heart & soul of rural life that leave women feeling full of confidence & beautiful in everyday life! You can find me on instagram @midwest.marigold or shopmidwestmarigold.com

In this episode, we will cover:

• Learning to get support and ask for help where you specifically need it
• Understanding that you’ll never have it ‘all’ figured out in business, no matter what you see on social media + finding community along the way
• Ellan’s transition to showing up as her most authentic self, compared to how she originally thought she ‘should’ be
• The power that comes from being intentional and doing the ‘work’ on your mindset, especially as you navigate an incredibly hard and devastating loss
• Ellan’s best advice for supporting someone in your life who is experiencing a loss, hardship, etc.
• How Ellan’s business, Midwest Marigold, has evolved since being a part of the Ascend retreat and mastermind + her plans moving forward

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join one of my Masterminds! 
• 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 Ellan:

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• Check out her website

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/080-mindset-grief-and-growth-with-ellan-ruskamp

In today’s episode, I want to talk about why your mindset matters - especially when sh*t happens that you totally didn’t plan on. I keep hearing from others about how brave, optimistic, and strong I’ve been throughout this entire process. While I’ve experienced a variety of emotions, I can tell that the personal growth I’ve done over the last few years to nurture my mindset has really come into play. I honestly can’t imagine facing this type of situation any other way! I fully understand that I DO have the capacity to do hard and (often) uncomfortable things, and I also know I’m not alone when I do, because I choose to surround myself with others who are striving for growth and intentionality in their lives too. 

Maybe you aren’t dealing with a flood like I am, but you’re probably dealing with something, because, well..sh*t happens. Your mindset is never going to be perfect, but choosing to put in the work on yourself will make a HUGE difference when life goes haywire. This whole ordeal has greatly impacted our family, but my husband has been a superhero, my kids have been major troopers, and we’ve truly appreciated all of the love and support during this time. At the end of the day, we’re safe, and we’re together, and that’s what really matters!

In this episode, we cover:

• The huge water leak that basically flooded our entire house right after Christmas + what our family is doing now as we work through this
• The personal growth and work I’ve done over the last few years to truly nurture my mindset and practice intentional gratitude
• The very deep understanding I now have regarding my capacity to do hard things
• How much my perspective of the world has been impacted since working with others who are also striving for growth, intentionality, etc. in their lives
• Becoming more aware of my social media usage + gaining clarity on what ACTUALLY moves the needle forward in my business since having less Wi-Fi
• All of the ‘stuff’ we accumulate that we think is necessary, but really isn’t
• Learning that we really CAN do hard things, no matter the circumstances

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about, and sign up for, Microminds!
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join one of my Masterminds! 
• 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

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/079-sht-happens-mindset-matters

In today’s episode, I want to talk about what’s fueling our perfectionism, and fear of failure. I wholeheartedly believe that our fear of failure and need for perfectionism did NOT just appear out of thin air. That doesn’t mean we need to blame others for the upbringing and influence we had, but we know so much more than we did 20 or 30 years ago, which is powerful! 

While perfectionism, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, etc. can be really tough on our own, there is magic in being connected with other women who are experiencing very similar challenges. They get it, and they’re in it with you! I love that I have this platform to have these tough (but very necessary) conversations, and I’m grateful you’re here doing the work with me!

In this episode, we cover:

• Where the ‘good versus bad’ mindset actually originates, and how it comes into play throughout our lives
• Putting more focus on the process instead of the outcome we’re striving for in regards to our goals, accomplishments, etc.
• The constant bombardment we have of other people’s lives due to the internet and social media
• The increased pressure placed on high school kids to get the best grades, play all the sports, and go to college so they can land their ‘dream job’
• Pursuing life on purpose so you can get closer to the life you ACTUALLY want
• Leaning into curiosity when you experience feelings of failure, not being perfect or enough, and more
• Setting attainable goals and habits to help combat perfectionism and fear of failure

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about, and sign up for, Microminds!
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join one of my Masterminds! 
• 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

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/078-whats-fueling-our-perfectionism-and-fear-of-failure

Alli and I are talking about all things money and finances, and she wants to continue making money more conversational (instead of a far-off, scary thing that nobody wants to think about). We’re diving into limiting beliefs that can keep you from achieving your financial goals, simple steps to take when you’re starting to focus on your money, what it looks like to have those necessary money conversations with your partner (even when it feels really uncomfortable), and more. 

Alli is the founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused, a financial literacy company helping people create a flexible financial plan they can actually stick to (no deprivation here). She paid off over six-figures of debt while still saving, investing, and buying season football tickets. Alli’s work has been featured on Business Insider, Nerdwallet, and more. She has her MBA in Finance and lives in South Carolina on a 25 acre farm with her husband and 2 sons. She spends her time at football games (Go Gamecocks!) and with a Starbucks latte in her hand.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Limiting beliefs that people have that keep them from actually achieving their financial goals
• The best, first steps to take as you begin working on financial goals
• How you can really focus on your financial goals and budget without feeling super fearful or restricted
• Taking time to actually have those important money conversations so you can better understand each other and get on the same page 
• Money advice that makes Alli cringe
• Looking for little wins and soaking in those ‘growth moments’ throughout your week during hectic seasons of life

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join one of my Masterminds! 
• 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 Alli:

• Follow on Instagram
• Check out her website

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/077-money-conversations-with-alli-williams

With the current season of life I’m in (newborn phase with my 3rd babe, owning my own business, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, etc..you get it), I was struggling to come up with something specific to talk about today. I asked my podcast manager, Jill, to come on and ask me some questions in hopes of sharing something valuable (or at least, entertaining) with you, so that’s exactly what happened!

In today’s episode, I want to talk about my postpartum struggles, and what is going on for me in this current season. I’m continually being reminded that some seasons are tougher than others, and while this time is one that I have SO much gratitude for, it’s also really freaking hard. Ultimately, choosing intentionality and focusing on your priorities is key, because at the end of the day, you don’t need to be doing ALL.THE.THINGS.

In this episode, we cover:

• What life has looked like since welcoming my 3rd baby (personally & professionally), compared to my previous postpartum journeys 
• Acknowledging that some seasons are harder than others + knowing that we have the capacity to hold multiple emotions at once
• The importance of taking enough time off after having a baby and asking for the help that YOU specifically need in your work and life
• The value of having someone with an outside perspective to challenge your beliefs and encourage you when you need it

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about, and sign up for, Microminds! [click on microminds]
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join one of my Masterminds! 
• 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

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/076-postpartum-struggles-and-new-things-coming-in-2024

I’m excited to chat with a very fun guest, Brandi Buzzard, on the podcast today! Brandi and I dive into a variety of topics, like the collective ‘wake-up call’ that more and more people are experiencing in our society (especially post-pandemic), the hustle and always ‘do more’ mentality that many ag and farming families grapple with, being willing to start those really hard conversations with your loved ones when necessary, and more. There’s nothing wrong with wanting and doing more when it comes to your farm, career, finances, etc. But..at the end of the day, the MORE shouldn’t be taking you away from your family, and keep you working yourself into the ground forever.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Brandi’s story of pivoting from a corporate background to entrepreneurship, and what has unfolded for her since doing so 
• The collective ‘wake-up call’ that’s been happening in our society and ultimately, leading people to pursue their unique gifts with intentionality and purpose
• Why the messaging around going after your goals and building your dream life can sometimes be more overwhelming than helpful
• How the hard work and hustle mentality shows up in agriculture and for farming families
• The power of leading by example + having the willingness to start those hard conversations when change is needed
• What’s in store for Brandi in 2024
• Recognizing how powerful your actions and words can be, both inside and outside your home

Resources & Links:

• Gather in Growth Sponsorship Inquiry
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join one of my Masterminds! 
• 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 Brandi:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Check out her website
• Check out her episodes on AcresTV

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/075-changing-mindsets-in-ag-with-brandi-buzzard

In today’s episode, I want to talk more about how to stay centered and intentional over the holidays. There can be a very real and isolating feeling that happens when you’re shifting your identity, and/or doing something different, and you receive judgment or disapproval from family and friends. I want you to approach this season staying grounded and remaining confident in your choices-it’s important to remember WHY you’re doing what you’re doing. The more you live life on purpose in the way that makes sense for you, the more people around you will take note, and may want to do the same. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Staying grounded and having clarity in what you’re doing BEFORE you go into a space with your family and friends
• Understanding that most people are just trying to make conversation, and you’re not the only one who feels awkward and uncomfortable during holiday gatherings
• Knowing that you are in control of whose opinions actually hold weight for you, and you don’t need to listen to everyone’s advice
• The power in surrounding yourself with others who are on similar trajectories as you
• Why you shouldn’t dismiss the possibility of showing others your evolved and authentic self, and the positive impact you can leave on them

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join one of my Masterminds! 
• 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/074-how-to-stay-centered-and-intentional-over-the-holidays