Actually, I Can

No Fear February is an act of courage and perseverance when you hear about it from Julia Robleski, food blogger, influencer, cook book author and current college student. Julia battled and overcame an eating disorder and now finds creativity and joy in sharing her tips and recipes for healthy eating through JuliasPlate. Learn why Julia says, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” I invite you to listen to my conversation with this wonderful young woman in this timely episode. #NEDAwareness You can follow Julia on juliasplate.com and find her on Instagram @juliasplate. One of Julia's favorite verses: Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Learn more about how to shine the spotlight on eating disorders by educating the public, spreading the message of hope and putting lifesaving resources into the hands of those in need at: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-involved/nedawareness My favorite quote from Julia: “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Hope College is a private four-year liberal arts college with academic excellence and a vibrant Christian faith in a supportive, welcoming community. Located in Holland, MI, I can attest to the incredible education and spirit-filled community that Hope provides since my daughter is a Junior there now. Check out the amazing music from Lacey Canfield.

Realizing that there's a new way of doing something, when you're already a legitimate expert, is a daunting notion! But Peter Welle took a big leap and learned how to transform his approach to teach students not just to ace the standardized exam, but to have a profound impact on students' lives. Hear more about what it means to “teach for transformation” and the wonderful outlook that Peter has in his career and life. Follow Peter on Twitter @peterwelle and follow him on YouTube! Teaching for Transformation you can learn more about this innovative approach here. Southwest Christian High School is a Christian college-preperatory high school located in Chaska, MN. Definitely purchase music from Lacey Canfield.

High school teacher Peter Welle has been teaching in-person since August and shares what it's like to teach in a pandemic. Hear what it's like to accomplish important things, like building classroom culture and supporting students' emotional health, all while providing an excellent education. Despite the challenges, Peter has discovered that Actually I Can, and his perspective is thoughtful and inspiring. Follow Peter Welle on Twitter: @PeterWelle I highly recommend checking out Peter's YouTube page for a ton of lessons and songs and other cool stuff. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/user/edgewelle Definitely purchase music from Lacey Canfield.

Losing your husband suddenly, and in the prime of his life, is shocking and terrible. Coming to grips with the “W” word, Pamela Strommen is finding ways to not just cope – but to live a life filled with joy and hope while still honoring and loving her husband. Pamela has recently also become a life coach! What is a life coach? Think of them like an action-oriented mentor who can help you reach your goals. Strommen View Life Coaching: Contact Pamela at coach@strommenview.com to learn more about her life coaching. More about EMDR Therapy: EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. According to WHO, “This therapy [EMDR] is based on the idea that negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours are the result of unprocessed memories. The treatment involves standardized procedures that include focusing simultaneously on (a) spontaneous associations of traumatic images, thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations and (b) bilateral stimulation that is most commonly in the form of repeated eye movements." I found this article (https://www.psycom.net/emdr-therapy-anxiety-panic-ptsd-trauma) about EMDR to be helpful. It describes about how EMDR can be used for anxiety, panic, PTSD and trauma. Definitely purchase music from Lacey Canfield! (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lacey-canfield/411066485)

Moriah talks about Hineni, which means “Here am I” in Hebrew. Moriah is attending Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (https://bssm.net/) in Reding, California Moriah's family and my family have had the privilege of serving with Peruvian Partners in Lima. Learn more here: http://www.peruvianpartners.org Definitely purchase music from Lacey Canfield! https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lacey-canfield/411066485

We can't help but love the amazing and charming Lacey Canfield! Kirsten talks with Nashville's singer/songwriter about her horses, her music and her passion for encouraging kids to be their best. Grounded in faith and inspired by big dreams, Lacey reveals big news about her future! An a cappella hymn at the end of the recording is just icing on this delicious cake. #actuallyican Find the episode notes here: https://bit.ly/3hvDSts and be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram at @actuallyican.live!

Kirsten shares some of the great books she read during quarantine. There's something for everyone here, coming of age adventures along the Mighty Mississippi, a courageous enslaved Nigerian, an American immigrant from Palestine and a young biracial girl searching for her identify, among others. These are all Actually I Can stories. And each story teaches us something about human nature, courage, and love that we can savor and consider. Learning about others' lives and challenges helps soften our hearts so that we can be better at coming alongside, supporting, and pointing each other to Jesus. Find the episode notes here: https://bit.ly/3jkKFbe and don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram at @actuallyican.live!

From her teenage days in #GirlsState, to an elected official in the state legislature, Kristin Robbins joyfully recounts how God's faithfulness has seen her through to a remarkable political career. Kristin's unrelenting energy and positivity is contagious, and her experience will encourage everyone with a dream to never give up! Find the episode notes at this link: https://bit.ly/2NL11ev and be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @actuallyican.live!

A breast cancer diagnoses is a terribly scary thing to receive, and the journey that follows is full of ups and downs. Anne Egan discovered however that walking through a valley can also be a mountaintop experience and shares with listeners lessons learned to find peace even in the darkness. Find the episode notes at this link: https://bit.ly/30KJBXf, and be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @actuallyican.live!

Kirsten Galloway talks with mom, chef and #Crohns Disease survivor Emily Maxson about her journey to #FoodFreedom. Emily took her education in culinary arts to a new level with a commitment to a challenging new food regimen but through it all overcame a debilitating disease. Kirsten and Emily talk about trying new foods and experiences in Peru, creating a food blog, and the possibility of a cookbook! For episode notes, follow this link https://bit.ly/3dMcG8u and be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @actuallyican.live!

Host Kirsten Galloway talks with friend Anne Johansen who realizes she's experiencing a sort of ‘#mid-life crisis' and figuring out what it means to have a #ThirdAct in life. A true #EnneagramOne, Anne talks about taking intentional steps to explore and contemplate her identify, passions and what's next … and how a fluffy puppy has brought added joy! For episode notes, follow this link https://bit.ly/2Y8fIgs and be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @actuallyican.live!

Host Kirsten Galloway interviews entrepreneur and home builder/interior designer Amy Hendel. Amy shares how God is using the Covid-19 quarantine to gently remind her of a call to obedience – a theme she realizes has been a constant in her life! And Amy shares her love of theme parties and dressing up. For episode notes, follow this link https://bit.ly/37bRFBH and be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @actuallyican.live!

Tune in to your favorite podcasting app next week to listen to Kirsten Galloway's new podcast, Actually, I Can. Until then, listen to this preview to learn more about Kirsten and her new podcasting adventure.