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Tune in this week as we dive into the grieving process with Megan Wiggins. At 14 years old, Megan lost her dad in a scuba diving accident and has a powerful story about the strength she's gained since that experience. She shares ways to navigate the grief cycle, how to manage and settle into intense emotions, and ways loved ones can best support those who are experiencing grief. She has wisdom beyond her years, and offers strategies that can help with going through any type of healing process. 

Did you know you don't have to believe every thought your brain offers you? They feel and seem real. You may really feel deficient and unloveable, or see other people as being difficult. But here's the thing: your thought aren't always true. Cognitive distortions are tendencies or patterns of thinking that are false and often irrational. After all, the way you think is what you believe about reality. So how do you change? In this episode I share strategies you can implement to change the way you think and, ultimately, change how you feel about your life. Trust me, these are game changers. You never know, you just might begin to find the life you've been looking for. 

This week Amanda Eardley shares with me her journey of moving through a faith transition. We unpack the honest feelings of betrayal, grief, and fear that can come with life transitions and claiming your own authenticity. Amanda offers how she navigated new relationships, took ownership of her own spirituality, and discovered a new community. This may be a difficult episode for some, so I challenge you to sit with the uncomfortableness and simply notice it. This is an opportunity to understand other's experiences and know how to better support loved ones that may be going through a similar experience. 

Do you wish your spouse would get things done the way you want? Or your kids would just listen to you more? There are so many barriers that can separate and divide you from the people you love. But here's the secret my friends: when you blame the person, you're not creating connection. When you blame people, it creates defensiveness. Don't worry though, there's a better way- blame the system. The problem is not with the person, but in the framework you've created together. Today I'll show you 4 ways to create greater connections by coming up with new systems- or ways of doing things- together. Remember, we are not here to control people. We're here to work together, go through hard things, celebrate the good, and learn as we go. 

Do you fear change in your life? Elise Willits shares how her life was changed when she was thousands of miles away from her family and home, in an unfamiliar place, and stuck in a worldwide pandemic. Elise served an 18 month mission for the LDS Church in Houston, Texas during the pandemic, and tells me how she discovered confidence on the other side of fear, and the opportunities that change can bring. 

Tune in this week for advice on how to manage having an emotionally sensitive child. I'm thinking of you parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, family members! Emotionally sensitive kids can be tough, but only if you don't have the right strategies to implement. I invite you to ask the question, how are your thoughts affecting your relationship with your child? We're going to look at managing your own emotions, how to cultivate safe spaces, and accepting your child exactly as they are. Your child is having the childhood they are meant to have. How do you know? Because they're having it.   

I've got a special episode as Amy Mair, a health and wellness coach, joins me to discuss body image and overcoming dysfunctional eating. Amy has so much wisdom to share on this topic as she has degrees in exercise science, psychology, physical therapy and massage therapy. We explored aspects of what a healthy relationship with food really looks like, managing your emotions, and how to truly come to love yourself- inside and out.

If you want to implement these topics to the next level, Amy and I are hosting a 6 week course starting on Monday, September 12, 2022 in St. George, UT. We're covering from mindset and emotional eating, to positive affirmations, and everything in between. Enrollment rate is $250, some insurance coverage apply. Call (435)-932-3672 to register. Hurry, there's only a few spots left! 

To check out more of Amy Mair's work, you can contact her at (309)-620-0418 or check out her website at believeandachievehealth.com. 

For Eating Disorders Anonymous groups in Southern Utah, visit www.4EDA.org to see about current group meetings  

On this week's episode my guest Kara Olsen shares about finding herself as a 34 year old single mom, some college behind her, and newly divorced. Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about her future, Kara took her circumstances and found a way to thrive despite her life not ending up the way she thought it would. You are going to fall in love with Kara as she shares about her journey navigating divorce and the joy she's chosen to accept from it. Take a seat, you're going to want to be a part of this.

Want to know a secret? Belonging is just a feeling. That’s it! It’s not a group, or neighborhood, or religious belief. It’s a feeling that you get to decide to have. Tune in this week as we deep dive into what it truly means to belong and be a part of a community because no matter wherever you are, that’s exactly where you should be. And I’m so glad you’re there.

For my very first episode, I have my good friend Jamie Austin join me as she shares her experience of being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). We’re discussing not only the physical, but mental challenges that come with a chronic illness. Jamie is a living example that it’s possible to have with a chronic illness and still live a fulfilling, rewarding life.