Brave Love

In today's episode Sarah talks with Scarlett Lewis, the mother of Jesse Lewis, a 6-year old student tragically murdered in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. Scarlett, along with three surprise guests, teach us about forgiveness and healing through her amazing story of overcoming tragedy and moving forward to help others. We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation on our website: https://www.bravelove.tv/mother-of-child-murdered-in-sandy-hook-shooting-teaches-us-forgiveness-and-healing-with-3-surprise-guests-episode-13/(opens in a new tab) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah, and her surprise co-host, chat with Bryant and Tamyko Chambers, two very dear friends theirs. As is our new tradition, they get two little surprises at the end of the show so be sure to watch the whole thing! In this episode they chat about... - Finding your place in the civilian world after war - How it's OK if your post-military transition is a struggle - Learning to turn post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth - Putting on your own oxygen mask first when it comes to raising a family - Building a business that suits you when traditional corporate work doesn't We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website: bravelove.tv/author-kobi-yamada-surprises-veteran-couple-who-teach-us-about-finding-joy-and-purpose-after-trauma-episode-12 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah chats with Pamela Stokes Eggleston, founder of Yoga 2 Sleep. As is our new tradition, she gets a little surprise on the show, so be sure to watch until the very end! In this episode Sarah and Pamela chat about... How Pamela got into yoga Her journey becoming a veteran caregiver How she healed her body with yoga, meditation and food How she helps people learn to sleep again Building her own yoga practice and business We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation on our website where you can find links to everything mentioned in the show: http://bravelove.tv/pamela-stokes-eggleston-founder-of-yoga-2-sleep-shares-her-story-of-healing-through-yoga-meditation-and-food-episode-11 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah chats with Brave Step founder, sexual abuse survivor and advocate, Crystal Emerick. Be sure to watch the whole episode because she gets a surprise from one of her heroes at the end! If you are thinking Brave Step sounds familiar, it's because during episode four of The Brave Love Show Catherine Bane (https://www.bravelove.tv/learning-to-transform-surviving-into-thriving-with-catherine-bane-episode-4/), an Army veteran and sexual assault survivor shared with us that Brave Step was crucial in helping her heal and find peace after trauma. In this episode Sarah and Crystal play a game which requires singing Christmas songs, PLUS they chat about... - How Crystal went from being sexually abused to healing, to sharing her story then starting an organization to help others heal - Why going through the pain is the only way to heal - Why we don't ever get to a "perfectly healed" point, but it's a lifelong process - Many references to Brené Brown - Books and resources for healing from sexual trauma We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website: https://bravelove.tv/laura-davis-co-author-of-the-courage-to-heal-surprises-brave-step-founder-crystal-emerick-episode-10 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah chats with veteran couple, Jason and Alisha Horn. Be sure to watch the whole episode because they get TWO surprises that are simply delightful! Sarah and her husband John met Jason and Alisha through Reboot Recovery, an organization that helped both couples heal after combat. Jason and Alisha have faced many trials throughout their lives, both together and on their own, and yet they are some of the warmest, most good-natured people Sarah and John know. They've faced war, injuries and chronic illness, plus have created a blended family that works better than any we've ever seen. And even though they continue to face health issues and family concerns, they spend most of their time pouring into others, and always manage to keep their spirits high and choose to focus on love and goodness no matter what comes their way. In this episode we chat about: - Finding life-long love later in life and/or the second time around - An approach to blended families that works - Tactics for feeling the feels then moving on - Courses and books for building a better marriage - The most important thing you need to get you through the rest of this pandemic We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://bravelove.tv/authors-drs-les-and-leslie-parrott-and-ron-l-deal-surprise-veteran-couple-jason-and-alisha-horn-episode-9 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah chats with Shelley Rodriguez of Hope for the Warriors. Sarah first met Shelley at an in-person veteran caregiver wellness workshop in Virginia. Shelley was part of the amazing team pouring into veteran caregivers, helping them take a day of rest for themselves, and to have a time out from dealing with all the ways war had come home. Shelley is a Texas native and has worked for Hope for the Warriors since 2012, when she was hired to develop and implement the family reintegration program. Since that time she has worked as a regional social worker and is currently the program director of Critical Care Coordination, the largest distributor of direct financial assistance and case management services within clinical health and wellness. Shelley is married to Col. Cesar Rodriguez, of the United States Marine Corps of Summerville, Texas. They have two children: Isabell, who is 24 and married to Marine Sergeant Andrew Wormington, and continuing her graduate education; and Isaac, who is 20 and is attending college in Arkansas and playing basketball. In this episode we chat about: Building a career despite multiple military moves Sometimes you can do all the things, just not all at once How Hope for the Warriors helps families Healing through sharing your story Exercise as a coping strategy How to stay positive when helping people when there are never-ending needs Creating boundaries to prevent burnout How to build a support network We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://www.bravelove.tv/we-are-only-in-charge-of-writing-our-own-stories,-with-shelley-rodriguez-from-hope-for-the-warriors/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah chats with Chris and Rahnella Adsit, the writers behind the Combat Trauma Healing Manual and When War Comes Home. Chris and Rahnella Adsit have been serving Christian nonprofit programs for forty years. They served with Cru, Athletes in Action, Cru Military, and founded Branches of Valor International, a nonprofit serving military and first responder families whose lives have been touched by service-related stress and trauma. Branches of Valor facilitated small, weekly group meetings called Rally Point Groups, where members developed a sense of family, trust and mutual support, to help each other connect with God and heal their mind, body and soul after trauma. In 2017, Chris and Rahnella merged Branches of Valor with Reboot Recovery, an organization also focusing on helping military and first responder families, so they could increase their impact together. Rahnella is now Reboot's International Director and Chris is their National Resource Coordinator. They've authored several books, including the Combat Trauma Healing Manual and When War Comes Home workbook, both of which had life-changing impacts on both Sarah and John. Plus, the First Responder Healing Manual, among others. They live in Eugene, Oregon, where they have raise four children, including an Afghanistan war veteran, a wildland firefighter and the wife of a Marine Major. In this episode we chat about: How the Combat Trauma Healing manual came together through Cru Military Recovering from a 100% disabled PTSD status Healing from trauma takes great courage, but it's possible Letting our lives be ruled by love, not fear The more you choose love over fear, the easier it gets Self-love is just as important as loving others Using a sabbath (one day of rest per week) to stay healthy We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://www.bravelove.tv/recovering-from-trauma-and-ptsd-takes-courage-butit's-100%-possible,-with-chris-&-rahnella-adsit-(episode-7)/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah chats with Kevin Weaver, CEO and co-founder of The Warriors Journey. Kevin actually met Sarah's husband John first, at a conference for military ministries. John told him about The New Rosie Show, which we were filming at the time, and Kevin's been excited to partner with us and share our content on his site, TheWarriorsJourney.org, ever since. The Warriors Journey is an online content site helping hurting military families with resources for hope, healing and community. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served as a security officer at the 24th SPS and in the Office of Special Investigations at U.S. Southern Command in the Republic of Panama from 1983-1987. Leveraging his 30 years of pastoral leadership experience, he is utilizing his skills to help develop and advance the vision of Network 211 and The Warriors Journey. Kevin and is wife KyAnne have three sons; Kaleb and his wife Michaelah and twin daughters, Norah and Charis, staff Pastors at Bridgewood Church, Clarkston, MI. Keith, Capt. U.S. Army Special Forces, Ft. Bragg, NC. along with his wife Kelli and their children Thomas and Taylor; and Klay, 1st LT U.S. Army Armor officer, 101st Airborne, Ft Campbell, KY., along with his wife Amanda. In this episode we chat about: Helping military families searching online for answers to life's toughest questions Most people are online searching for significance and love Helping military families heal from spiritual injuries through faith-based resources and communities Healing after trauma, not just surviving trauma How sharing your story can unlock a healing journey We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://bravelove.tv/how-spiritual-injury-might-be-causing-your-ptsd,-with-kevin-weaver-of-the-warriors-journey-(episode-6) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah chat's with Jay and Laura Laffoon, the marriage "edu-tainers" and creators of Ultimate Date Night. Jay and Laura have been presenting comedy-infused marriage events for more than twenty years. They both served on staff at Youth for Christ and recently served on staff at Mt. Pleasant Community Church, coordinating their marriage and family care ministry. Together they've written numerous books. They're also a part of an exclusive groups of certified instructors for Dynamic Communications International. They've been running their own organization, Celebrate Ministries, since 1995. They currently live in Michigan and have two children: daughter, Grace, and son, Tory, who is married to Shana, a wonderful addition to the family. They've gained tremendous insight into couples and marriages after all their years of experience, so we are excited for them to drop some marriage knowledge bombs on us in this episode! In this episode we chat about: - Parenting issues being marriage issues, manifesting in kids - Modeling healthy disagreement in front of your kids - The importance of comedy and laughter throughout marriage - Investing in your marriage rather than your divorce - Spending 15 minutes a day connecting We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://bravelove.tv/how-busy-couples-can-invest-in-their-relationship,-with-marriage-edu-tainers,-jay-and-laura-laffoon-episode-5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

"It opened something that was both terrifying and amazing at the same time." –Catherine Bane on sharing her story In today's episode Sarah chat's with Catherine Bane, a member of the Hope for the Warriors community. After finishing high school in 2003, Catherine Bane was excited to join the U.S. Army as a chaplain assistant. Her grandfather, father, and six of her brothers served in the armed forces, and she was proud to add to the family's legacy. Her excitement quickly diminished after a sexual assault. Within the first year of her service, she realized her experience in the military was very different than what her family had experienced. In May of 2015, Catherine ran her first Hope for the Warriors half-marathon, and it was there she became involved with the organization that set her on the path to healing she walks today. Catherine is now married with three children. She and her family enjoy running together, and they set a family goal of running 100 miles in honor of Hope for the Warriors. She offers those who have also experienced sexual assault in the military some hard-earned words of wisdom: Catherine says, “This is your journey; be patient with yourself and never give up. You are worth fighting for, and you aren't alone in this fight. You can get your life back.” In this episode we chat about: - Ignoring trauma as a coping strategy - Shame surrounding healing from sexual assault - Running as medicine - Going from surviving to thriving - The power of sharing your story to heal yourself and others - How healing is a slow journey with many steps - Using superficial relationships to avoid dealing with trauma - How receiving is giving - Virtually meeting with a therapist in your car We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://www.bravelove.tv/learning-to-transform-surviving-into-thriving-with-catherine-bane-episode-4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode Sarah chat's with Andy and Zoe Cullen of PTSD Resurrected Inc (https://ptsdresurrected.org). Andy is a veteran of 17 years service in the Australian Army. Retiring as a Major in 2012 having served 6 years as a soldier in the Royal Australian Infantry (RAINF) and later as an Officer in the Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) focusing much of his career in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). He was awarded the COMMENDATION FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE for operations in Afghanistan. Zoe grew up in the tranquil hills of Byron Bay living in a mud brick home built by her parents. Zoe has a passion for life, family, travel and after university married into the Army, her own career taking a back seat to Andy's life as a Military Officer. Andy was diagnosed with PTSD following multiple deployments to Afghanistan. Zoe was forced into the position of sole parent of their four young children. Andy's condition worsened while he battled with a loss of identity and purpose following his retirement from the Army. He eventually ended up in a mental hospital falling into a dark depression that very nearly cost him his life, leaving Zoe to pick up the pieces of the broken family. Together they fought their way through the many challenges that living with PTSD brings. PTSD RESURRECTED Inc gives a unique insight into the realities and sacrifices of service and its effects on individuals marriage and family. Our Goal is to break down stigmas associated with Mental Illness by providing awareness and support to individuals and families impacted by trauma as a result of their service. We provide tools, resources and community needed to overcome suffering. If you're looking for help overcoming any kind of service-related trauma — you can learn more at https://ptsdresurrected.org and find them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PTSDresurrected/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ptsdresurrected/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/PTSDresurrected). They also happen to be very dear friends of ours, as John and I have a very similar story to them and are both graduates and facilitators of REBOOT Recovery programs. They feel like great friends even though we've only ever interacted online! That goes to show community can happen, even if only virtually. In this episode we chat about: - How Andy went from a PTSD diagnosis and being suicidal to living a joy and hope-filled life - How PTSD affected their whole family and how Zoe and the children coped - Learning to fight together instead of fighting each other - What life looks like now that they devote their time to helping others like them - How sharing their story has spread to the States and Ireland - Why they help all people who serve in any capacity (nurses, teachers, pastors, etc.) - How healing from PTSD requires family and/or community We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments below! We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://www.bravelove.tv/how-ptsd-affects-the-whole-family-no-matter-where-youre-from-with-our-australian-friends-andy-and-zoe-cullen-episode-3/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode we chat with Dr. Jenny and Evan Owens of Reboot Recovery (http://rebootrecovery.com/). Jenny Owens is the Co-founder and Outcomes Director of REBOOT Recovery. REBOOT Recovery is 501(c)3 non-profit that helps veterans, first responders and their loved ones heal from the moral and spiritual wounds associated with service-related trauma. Jenny is an occupational therapist and has previously worked for the Department of Defense treating active duty soldiers with traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress. Jenny specializes in neurocognitive and psychosocial rehabilitation as well as return to duty evaluation. Jenny has contributed to numerous occupational therapy publications including the mTBI Rehabilitation Toolkit (2015), TBI Interventions to Support Occupational Performance (2014), and Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 7th ed. (2013). Her husband, Evan Owens, is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of REBOOT Recovery. Since 2012, REBOOT has expanded to more than 250 locations nationwide. Evan has authored several books, including the REBOOT trauma healing curriculum, and has been a keynote speaker at numerous conferences in the trauma recovery space. Evan was formerly the CEO for Centresource. Under his leadership, Centresource was named to the INC 5000 and the Inner City 100 Fastest Growing Companies in the US lists. If you're looking for help overcoming military or first responder trauma — you can learn more at http://RebootRecovery.com and find them on Facebook (http://facebook.com/rebootrecovery), Instagram (http://instagram.com/rebootrecovery) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/rebootrecovery). They also happen to be very dear friends of ours, as John and I are not only graduates of their programs, we have been facilitators for years AND John works for Reboot as their Operations Director. In this episode we chat about: - How these two civilians started a nonprofit to help military families and first responders - How they focus on relationships over programs - Brave Love doesn't look like having it all together before moving forward - Empowering every day people to help communities overcome trauma - The difference between people who heal and people who don't - How love can break through hardened hearts (Sarah's included!) - Fear doesn't leave it just changes We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments below! We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://www.bravelove.tv/how-love-is-helping-military-first-responder-families-heal-at-reboot-recovery-with-dr-jenny-evan-owens-episode-2-new/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

In today's episode we meet Lisa Lewis of Career Clarity. If there's a job out there, Lisa Lewis has probably done it. Lisa is a career change coach and the founder and CEO of Career Clarity, a company helping multi-passionate and ambitious individuals create the careers they've been wishing for. Her path evolved into coaching after working in digital marketing for nearly a decade at companies like 2U, Edelman, the American Cancer Society, Teen Vogue, Seventeen, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and CBS College Sports. Lisa received her coaching certification as one of only 7 coaches in the world trained in the Pivot Method. Clients praise her ability to see through their excuses, champion their possibilities, and give resume reviews that are like “purifying hellfire.” Lisa is from Denver, Colorado and received her bachelor's degree in economics from Barnard College in New York City. If you're looking for someone who will believe in your potential career happiness as strongly as you do — and help equip you with the ideas and resources to make it happen — you can learn more about Lisa's work at http://GetCareerClarity.com and her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerClarityShow/) and her Instagram (http://instagram.com/careerclarity) She also happens to be my very best friend :-) In this episode we chat about: - Brave Love with baby steps - Why Lisa became a career change coach - Overcoming fear with facts - How Lisa's client built a thriving business with 7 employees AND still has time for her boys' baseball games - Turning a fear habit into a courage habit - SO many illustrations using ranch dressing We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://www.bravelove.tv/how-to-turn-your-big-brave-love-goals-into-tiny-less-scary-baby-steps-with-career-change-coach-lisa-lewis-episode-1-new/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message