Sharing Her Journey

Today's episode is a very important one. Today's special guest is Ranie Evans. Ranie Evans courageously shares her journey losing her son Branden, who died by suicide just a few short years ago. Her sister Collette Brunson also joined Kirsten for this difficult discussion. Ranie talks us through the heartache no parent ever wants to experience…… Through the darkness, she decided to create more light. She shares how she started her nonprofit organization BE TREE...Committed to raising awareness around Mental Health and creating connection through community. Ranie is dedicated to talking openly about mental health. Talking is the first step. She shares her experience freely with others. She teaches at schools, as well as brings people together for yoga, while having therapists and resources available for those in need. Ranie is doing amazing things!! Ranie shares the story how Branden had carved into an Aspen tree the “Life and HIPS”. She later found out what it meant: “Life & Hidden in plain sight”. He was fiercely loved with a beautiful life; yet, felt hidden in plain sight. +How can you support someone struggling? +What can you do if you are having feelings of hopelessness? +How can you explore the beauty of breath and being still +How does yoga help process emotions? How has it helped Ranie? +Where to find support?  +How does grief change you? +What are things you can do to help those grieving This episode is for everyone! Ranie shares so many wonderful ideas we can all do right now to help our own mental health.  KEEP GOING…..We need YOU here. You are NOT alone. No feeling is bigger than you. “Here I am and there I always was” This episode is Dedicated to Branden Evans. We would love if you could tag be_tree_foundation on instagram everytime you see a beautiful tree and are reminded of Branden's story...reminder of the ripple affects of his life and the impact he has helping others.  Thank you.   ________________________________________________________________ You can find BE TREE foundation on instagram HERE and facebook HERE . Please go support and give them a follow!! They are doing amazing work . Website is coming very soon! So stay tuned.... Betreefoundation.org   . Mental health resources below: . 988lifeline.org call/text 988 . THE TREVOR PROJECT 1-866-488-7386 . American Foundation for suicide prevention: AFSP.ORG  . Find AFSP on instagram with wonderful info and help HERE ________________________________________   If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE   Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:   Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her HERE   Find KIRSTEN on every episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE  Find KRISTY on Interior Design episodes. Follow her HERE 

Jen is back in the house with Kirsten and they are talking about Rebuilding, On-branding, or living in alignment.    They discuss how Kirsten has made some major life shifts and decisions coming into her own to be "On brand" as Jen likes to calls it. They talk through the whole design process and how both of their businesses creative process really is the same!!    How can you clear all the clutter both mentally and physically in your life?    How can you create the life you want? How can you shed the "shells" you have carried with you through life?    Rebuilding your life after life changes can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you've experienced a significant loss, a career change, a relationship ending, or any other life events, you can build a life that is "On brand" for YOU!   Everyone's journey is unique. You can build a fulfilling and meaningful life.   ________________________________________     If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts: Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE  Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her HERE Find KIRSTEN on every episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE  Find KRISTY on Interior Design episodes. Follow her HERE       

Kirsten and Kristy are back talking Interior DESIGN and all about how to prepare to work together! Collaborating with an interior designer can be a rewarding experience that leads to a beautifully designed space. To make the most out of this partnership, listen in!  Here are a few examples: Define Your Goals, Establish a Budget, Be Open to New Ideas, Create a Wishlist, Communicate Your Lifestyle, Trust the Process, and Have Fun! By taking these steps, you'll be prepared to collaborate effectively with your interior designer, leading to a successful and enjoyable design experience.      Kristy's free Budget Guide mentioned in the episode you can find on her website HERE  ________________________________________     If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts: Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE  Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her HERE Find KIRSTEN on every episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE  Find KRISTY on Interior Design episodes. Follow her HERE       

Do you have a child who has recently left home for college or are you finding yourself an empty nester? This episode is for you!!  Kirsten and Jen talk all about how to let your kids leave home and spread their wings. Jen shares her experience with her two oldest leaving and Kirsten talks about her oldest making this transition as well. As usual Jen is dropping some GOLD nuggets you don't want to miss. This phase of life comes with all the FEELS.... ___________________________ As adult children leave the home and transition into independent lives, it's a significant moment for both parents and children. Here are some pieces of advice for parents during this transition: Embrace Change, Maintain Communication, Respect Their Independence, Offer Emotional Support, Celebrate Their Achievements, Create New Traditions, Foster Your Own Interests, Maintain Healthy Boundaries, Seek Support, Focus on Your Relationship, and Stay Positive.  Instead of dwelling on the empty nest, focus on the positive aspects of this transition. Reflect on the successful upbringing you provided and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for both you and your children. Remember that every family is unique, and this transition will unfold in its own way. By approaching it with understanding, support, and a positive attitude, you can navigate this phase while strengthening your relationships with your adult children. __________________________   If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts: Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE  Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE  Find KRISTY on Interior Design episodes. Follow her HERE  

HELLO Friends! We hope you all have been enjoying your summer. We are excited to bring you some new episodes this month-   We are also loving having Kristy Weyhrich as a new official design co-host. Kirsten has so much MORE fun talking interiors with a friend who gets it and also has lots of knowledge and perspective to share with you all!!     So today, Kirsten and Kristy talk about different Interior Design Styles...specifically their own personal design philosophies.    As a professional Interior Designer it is very important to be able to interpret and design to a clients specific tastes, style, and needs.    BUT a lot of people wonder what our personal "styles" are. This episode is for you if you have ever wanted a peek into the minds of two interior designers.            ______________________________________________     If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts: Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE  Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE Find KIRSTEN on every episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE  Find KRISTY on Interior Design episodes. Follow her HERE  Kristy has a free interiors Budget Guide on her website you can find HERE     

Kirsten is back with a guest, friend, and colleague to talk all about High Point Market!       Kirsten & Kristy both own their own Interior Design Firms and thought it would be fun to share the inside scoop on their recent work trip to High Point, North Carolina.        They share all the details on what exactly is High Point Market and why they invest in going each year. They also chat about "celebrity" influencers/designers that go and what Interior Design Trends they saw, and why there really is something for every "style".     _________________________________________   More on today's guest Kristy Weyhrich: Kristy spent the last 25 years working as a graphic designer to create great branding for businesses and now she is turning her attention to helping individuals with their personal brands — manifested in unique interiors and styling. She also draw on her degree in art and architectural history (Bryn Mawr College), her design degree (California College of the Arts) and four years working in San Francisco-based architecture firms to create memorable and meaningful spaces for living and working. Kristy is not all business. She has a great sense of humor, an empathetic approach and really treasures the relationships that she builds with her clients. She grew up in Boise and I lives there with her husband Josh and menagerie of two dogs and two cats. You can find more of Kristy HERE ___________________________________________________ Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is CLOSING this week! (June 1st) If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now!  _________________________________ Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.  Find KIRSTEN on each episode. Find her Interior design business HERE   

We are back!! Monique (the french lady) joined Kirsten in this oh so good episode talking about the concept of slowing down. What does it mean to "Live Slowly?" In todays world we are always told to want more, do more, be more, have more....and only then will we be happy. How can we take simple steps to slow down whatever phase of life we are in? Monique talks about her health diagnosis that forced her to make changes in her life. She shares with us her inspiration for her instagram account called Motustardus- which means slow in Latin. She says, "Life brought me exactly what I needed".  Kirsten shares about a book she read recently that talks about this concept called 'Chasing Slow'. In it the auther says," Many of us have come to a point in life where we feel weary. We have burdened ourselves with possessions, packed social calendars, busy work schedules- loads that are far too heavy to carry-yet we grip them with clenched hands." Maybe we need to stop trying to paddle fast enough to outswim our sadness. Find her Instagram Motustardus HERE Book referenced: 'Chasing Slow'- Courage to Journey off the beaten path- by Erin Loechner _________________________________________________ Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. The cutoff date is coming fast (June 1st) If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We only have 10 spots. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. _________________________________ Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:   Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE   Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE   

Today Jen and Kirsten interview a special guest! At age 60 Kathy Holzer: A competitive athlete turned PE teacher and coach for over 30 years- in a quest for creativity, picked up a keyboard, which led to a $2.50 watercolor set, which led to her discovering that she was an artist.   As an artist  she has learned how to practice living without judgment,  Create without the fear of failure, And the discipline of learning the technical aspects of art.   All while giving back to the community and inspiring others to do the same.    “To become human is to become visible. “ To put your art out into the world is to become highly visible.   We want to hear your takeaways from this episode.  Let us know!   You can find Kathi and her beautiful art on instagram HERE Book recommendation: BIG MAGIC Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert  ___________________________________ Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!    _________________________________ Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:   Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE   Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE   

Monique is here again and wants to share her passion and love of her home and country with you-  We small talk "French" chat then dive into sharing all the details about the "Rediscover Yourself in France" Retreat. We only have 10 spots open and they are filling up! 5 FULL days and 6 nights- September 19-23 We are so lucky to have Monique personally plan out all the amazing little details that only a french native would know about!! Not only is she making the plans, but she will be along with us every day. Wow. Think Art, incredible Food, Wine, Tea-times, Castles, pictureque Villiages, Shopping, markets, Architecture, Cathedrals, & a Palace. We are also excited to have Jen Bobodzhanov (also co-host from the Sharing Her Journey podcast) will also be there sharing all her coaching wisdom and knowledge with us! ALL included. Yes, that is right. Not only will you be surrounded in beauty of France, you will be surrounded and get to connect with amazing women from all walks of life.  You will be surrounded in MAGIC (as Kirsten descrbes France:) both physical and mental *Gain a new love and appeciation for the beauty of France and travel *Time to reconnect to yourself *Form lifelong friendships  *Open up space for that "thing" you have been yearning to bring into your life ....oh and lots of FUN and laughter too Please reach out with any questions- ___________________________________ Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!    _________________________________ Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:   Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE   Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE   

Monique is here (recording from France!) with Kirsten talking all about the importance of spending time with girlfriends and time for yourself.  When we can prioritize connecting with other women in a deep and meaningful way, we share, unwind, and can breathe deeply for a moment...taking the weight off of our chest.  Women are so often the heart of the home, pouring so much of themselves into their homes, children, significant others, work, etc. It can get heavy at times. We need longer time blocks where we have NOTHING to take care of but ourselves. Time that we think only of ourselves. This is how we recharge and are filled back up again to give more fully and from a good place.  Why does it seem so hard for women to take the time away? Why do we struggle to let go of our responsibilities? The kids and family WILL survive without you and teaching your kids to be self sufficient is a good thing.    Being able to transport yourself away from your normal everday life is important for renewal....Having a moment to have your own thoughts, listen, and be quiet. Women understand women and the loads we carry, with much compassion for each other. Don't forget the importance of making an effort with friendships. Priorize taking time for friends!  ___________________________________ Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We are opening this event up to only 10 women. Monique, Kirsten, and Jen will be a part of the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!    _________________________________ Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts: Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE   Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE

Have you ever wondered what a girls trip to the French Riviera would be like? Join us today as Monique shares about her latest vacation with her girlfriends to the Riviera. She lives just a short drive from the either coast. How would that be?!  We talk French vacations. July & August are months to avoid the Mediterranean because of all the travelers. The Irish, the Germans, the Danish, etc. all go at this time for their summer vacations.  They visited villas, gardens, terraces, a rock hill medieval village perched high(Eze), and more. They even ventured over the border to Italy for some Italian hot chocolate. (think creamy and super thick) Tea time, shopping, flower market, and sight seeing. (The Riviera is all about the ocean views)  Vacations are important to the French...3 weeks in the summer with the family and short girls trips as often as possible...Taking time for yourself is prioritized. They are so great at "Chilling" Monique will be here again for the next 2 episodes!  ___________________________________ Sharing Her Journey's FRANCE Retreat is finally open for registration. If you are interested in the trip of a lifetime head over HERE  to sign up now! We are only opening this event up to 10 women. Kirsten and Jen will also be with us on the retreat. We cannot wait!!!!!!    _________________________________ Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:   Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE   Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE   

Today Gina (breakup and relationship coach) is talking with Kirsten about expectations in relationships.  Do we ALL really want to learn more about relationships? ...hehe What expectations should we have or not have? What enneagram types have the highest expectations? Are expectations for men the same as women? Setting expectations in advance is important in relationships. Then re-evaluate regularly.  *Next time with Gina we will be talking about the struggles for each type* Reach out if you would like to be on our upcoming series where we interview someone from each different Enneagram type. _______________________________________________________________ Join the Sharing Her Journey FRANCE retreat waitlist HERE If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE   Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts:   Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE   Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE 

Kirsten had such a great time welcoming back former guest Jessica Frew! (Episode #23!)  They talk about the massive impact she has been able to have by sharing her story on her successful podcast "Husband in Law” that she records with her husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve. On it they are share their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone.  Jessica shares with Kirsten some behind the scenes about the start of her podcast and how and why it started...they talk about how men sharing their feelings openly (along with Jessica) is not typical, but very empowering.  She now is devoted to helping people figure out the “What NOW?!” after betrayal. Jessica is a firm believer that by knowing and understanding what it is you really want in life you can BOLDly create a life you love, no matter what your circumstances. Even if you have not been "betrayed" in the typical way by an affair, there are so many other small betrayals to heal from....even betrayal of self! ----------- Don't miss out! (February 22)  What Now Workshop Jessica's Retreat waitlist Instagram find Jessica HERE   ________________________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE Join the Sharing Her Journey FRANCE retreat waitlist HERE Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART. Your Hosts: Find JEN talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE 

Join Kirsten and Jen as they talk about why Jen hired her first life coach....(spoiler alert: it was her mom) They also talk about kids these days and how their inner critics are wreaking havoc in their lives and how we need to teach them to have the freedom to experience emotions. All of them.  Jen shares how to build your capacity to be able to experience negative emotions, how to practice not being offended, and how we can make positive assumptions in all situations in life. She also shares what she did to help build her B- marriage to an A+ marriage. They also discuss: Are people really doing their best? What is the 50/50 concept and how this can change your life?  Listen to the end when Jen tells us about the beautiful concept of the golden heart strings that she uses! ____________________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review  HERE Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.  Find JEN here talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE  Find GINA talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE Find MONIQUE recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE Find KIRSTEN on each episode, and with Interior Design tips. Follow her over HERE 

Monique is back today from Dijon, France to share a glimpse into the French Lifestyle. She tells us all about the 'Cafe Life' that the French people live...what it is, what it means to her and how it enhances her life. (It involves meeting artists to draw, connect, and sip Italian chocolate in front of the Palace) .....So Dreamy!! **What small changes can you make to live your beautiful life right now?? Kirsten and Monique also share some very exciting news about their upcoming retreat in France! This incredible adventure will be September 19-23rd. There are only 10 spots available! This will be an amazing opportunity to Rediscover yourself in magical, inspiring, historic surroundings. Monique will be personally showing us her beautiful country!  Go HERE to get on the waiting list for this retreat.  _________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE   Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.    Find JEN's episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA's episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE   Find KIRSTEN on every weekly episode, along with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month....(and sometimes guest interviews!) Follow her over HERE 

Today Gina and Kirsten discuss each Enneagram number and the 2 words of focus for 2023 by each type. Continuing on our series of intention setting for the year. Do you have your word yet? 1 Soften/ Trust 2 Courage/ Desire 3 Support/ Soften 4 Connect/ Instinct 5 Express/ Desire 6 Play/ Leap 7 Routine/ Mastery 8 Intentionality/ Slowly 9 Freedom/ Reflect _________________________________ **Don't forget to grab your ticket for our in person Enneagram Workshop/Intention Mapping January 21st 2023 HERE _________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE   Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.    Find JEN's episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA's episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE   Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE 

In this week's episode Jen guides Kirsten through a series of questions to help her and (YOU!) discover your 2023 "word of the year".     If money was not an issue, how would you spend your time? What does this world need more of? What are you working towards that you could use help with? What did you learn from your biggest regret? What random act of kindness could you perform right now? What moves you to tears or gives you goosebumps? What is a challenge that you want to overcome? Products discussed: Question Cards @myitent #Myintent  Book by Pema Chodron, "When Things Fall Apart" _________________________________ **Don't forget to grab your ticket for our in person Enneagram Workshop/Intention Mapping January 21st 2023 HERE _________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE   Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.    Find JEN's episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA's episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE   Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE   

As soon as the Holiday decor goes down, and January is here, many of us feel like our homes need an update or refresh. In this episode Kirsten shares easy tips for making your home FEEL better. She also talk about trends for 2023 and paint colors of the year. ***Happy 3 year Anniversary to Sharing Her Journey*** Thank you SO much for being here! XOXO ____________________ Don't forget to grab your ticket for our in person Enneagram Workshop/Intention Mapping January 21st 2023 HERE _______________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE   Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.    Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE    Find JEN's episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA's episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE

Today Kirsten is joined by Monique Hale to talk about French Christmas traditions! Of course, they are all so charming....AND the holiday fun in France even continues into January!  Joyeux Noel from us all at Sharing Her Journey~   ______________________________ **Grab your ticket NOW for the upcoming Enneagram workshop HERE If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.    Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE    Find JEN's episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA's episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE

Today Kirsten is joined by her NEW co-host and Enneagram expert Gina Gomez. They talk about tips to thrive through the Holidays by your enneagram type. Gina takes us through each number by Triad Centers. {Body is 8, 9, 1} {Heart is 2, 3, 4} {Mind is 5, 6, 7}  Gina and Kirsten share some details on their upcoming Power of Intention Enneagram Workshop. "DESIGN YOUR YEAR BY TYPE" This event will be held in Boise Saturday January 21st from 1:00-4:00pm. Link and more details to register to come!  If you are wondering what your Enneagram Number is the test Gina suggests taking: Enneagram Test Tips when taking the FREE test: 1. Answer only YES or NO - choose "Partly" no more than3 times. 2. Answer the questions with how you've been most of your life, starting as early as you can remember, not from a place of how you are now, after all you've learned and worked on. ____________________________________ If you enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate it if you would rate and review HERE   Follow Sharing Her Journey podcast on Instagram and Facebook for a place of Overcoming and Growth for your whole HOME, HEAD, and HEART.    Find KIRSTEN on each episode, with Interior Design tips the fourth week of each month. Follow her over HERE    Find JEN's episodes here the first of every month talking about all things Life Coaching from personal growth, enoughness, & lifelong learning. Follow her HERE    Find GINA's episodes the second week of each month talking all about using the Enneagram as a tool in relationships, healing from breakups, and more. Find her HERE   Find MONIQUE the third week of each month recording from France talking all things French, travel, culture, arts, and midlife joy. Find her textile company HERE  

We are so excited to have Jen Bobodzhanov with us on the podcast every month now! Her episodes will be the first week of each month-  ---------------------- Today we unpack one of the causes of overwhelm and how to solve for it, just in time for the Holidays.  + The cause of overwhelm (Spoiler: It's NOT your to do list) + How to switch your motivation from pressure to inspiration + Why Overwhelm can lead to Burnout + We talk about how it is our thoughts about our actions that actually = burnout + Why acknowledging your feelings and allowing yourself to be uncomfortable is a good thing   **Book referenced is BURNOUT: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle. By Emily & Amelia Nagoski -------------------------------------------------   Jen is a certified life coach and owner of Barre3Eagle. You can find her on instagram HERE   _____________________________ Follow Sharing Her Journey on instagram HERE

Sharing Her Journey is SO excited to welcome Monique Hale to the podcast as one of our permanent MONTHLY co-hosts. This woman has lived many lives...both in America and France. She is admirable in so many ways, and has handled her journey with grace and beauty. Oh, and she is kindly blunt and funny too! Monique was born and raised in France with many brothers and sisters. She was raised in a strict home where her father exposed her to nature, art, architecture, and travels. Her mother encouraged her and her siblings in all of their ambitions. After high school, she spent a year in America...which she had always wanted to discover! Monique then decided to stay and pursue studies in Interior Design. {This is where she meets Kirsten:}  After spending nearly 2 decades in the USA,  she moved back home to France so her children would grow in her beautiful culture and language. After leaving her husband, she stayed in France because of the great support system she has there.  Monique loves to express herself through art by drawing, taking pictures, composing floral arrangements, or decorating interiors.  Each decade of life, has brought its own set of challenges and truths. Her forties have been the most revealing years.  Monique also invests in small real estate properties in France, to plan for the future and she has created her own line of textiles.  Find Monique's Textile company HERE _______________________________________ Connect with Sharing Her Journey on Instagram 

Did you know Kirsten's day job is running a full service Interior Design business? She knows a thing or two about making a space look and feel good! In this episode Kirsten shares her tips for decorating your home for the holidays. From table top decor ideas, Christmas trees traditions, to using items you already have on hand...Kirsten shares all her methods for how she keeps things simple, timeless, and beautiful. You don't need to spend a lot of time or money to create wonderful holiday spaces, to create the best memories. Her favorite "Real" looking artificial trees shopping recommendations: Balsalm Hill & Frontgate Smaller version of Kirsten's current white artificial tree is from Treetopia HERE Happy Holiday Decorating from Sharing Her Journey! Find us all on Sharing Her Journey on Instagram HERE Find Kirsten Brockner Interiors HERE

In this episode Kirsten welcomes NEW monthly co-hosts, Jen Bobodzhanov and Gina Gomez to the podcast in two back to back episodes.  Jen, former guest and #1 downloaded Sharing Her Journey episode to date(#8 When your harshest critic is YOU) talks about her journey to get to the place she is at today. We talk about her 25+ years of entrepeneurship, how she got into life coaching, and how she finally hacked that one thing she could not hack! Jen also shares her fun personal side, and that ONE hobby dream she is now learning!  Connect with Jen on Instagram ...also find Jen (owner) at Barre3eagle Next up is Gina Gomez...She is an Enneagram expert and Breakup/Relationship coach and author of the Enneagram & You (you can find HERE ) We chat about how she found the enneagram, how I have utilized it personally in my life, and why some people initially might not be open to it at first. Gina talks about the power of the Enneagram for growth and our upcoming workshop. She also shares some fun personal info. You can find more on her cute dog Sammie HERE . If you do not know what the heck the Enneagram is check out her previous episode #118 to learn more and take the test!  Connect with Gina on Instagram We could not be more excited to have both of these amazing women as regulars on the podcast, sharing their wealth of experience, knowledge with you all! ____________________________ Connect with Sharing Her Journey on Instagram   

Join us today as we talk about some major changes with the podcast!  "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional"   Connect with Sharing Her Journey: SHJ on Instagram Sharing Her Journey on Facebook Kirsten on Instagram Alexis on Instagram

Kirsten and Alexis welcome TikTok influencer Lilly Davis on the podcast.  Lilly Davis, @dearanddarling on TikTok, creates content with her husband and kids. She focuses on Disney Bounding (listen to learn all about it and how Lilly elevates it to the next level). Lilly not only shares awesome videos of Disney Bounding with her crew, but she also adds her own personal touch by sharing who she is and her story with all of her followers. During the episode we discuss: +How a love of Disney is like a love of sports. +The cool connection Lilly has with Disneyland.  +What it is like to be a Disney Character at the park. +How Disney Bounding with her husband helped her heal from trauma in her past. (This is such a deeply personal and tender story. We feel so privileged that Lilly shared this with us). +What it's like to create content with her husband and kids. +Combing two families into one. The life of a step-parent. +And what an eye massager is...this is something Alexis saw on Lilly's content and really wanted to know more about. Thanks for joining us in the journey. Connect with Lilly Davis: Lilly on TikTok Lilly on Instagram Connect with Sharing Her Journey: SHJ on Instagram Sharing Her Journey on Facebook Kirsten on Instagram Alexis on Instagram

Kirsten and Alexis welcome local Boise entrepreneur, Stephanie Lloyd, to the podcast.  Stephanie is co-owner of Web Markets Online with her husband, a marketing agency focusing on medical marketing, and they are also the creators of the widely popular @TotallyBoise. Sharing Her Journey is all about learning from women's experiences and Stephanie's story unfolds us into the world of partnership with your spouse at work. So, we dove right into: +How to create a partnership with your spouse at work and shifting that into home life. +Discovering the right time to make a pivot in your life. The feeling of knowing when. +The benefits of being a supportive spouse. +The reason you won't see Stephanie on a lot of the @TotallyBoise content.  +The value of addressing diversity. A personal experience from Stephanie. +Why addressing feedback can help a business grow. We are grateful to Stephanie for joining us and thanks to all of our listeners for your continued support! Connect with Sharing Her Journey on: Instagram Facebook Find Alexis on Instagram Find Kirsten on Instagram.

Kirsten and Alexis welcome guest Kirsten Krason on the podcast. Kirsten Krason (yes...two Kirstens on the podcast today) is an interior designer. And yes...two Kirstens and two interior designers. During our conversation we discussed: +Kirsten's feelings of being average--and not having something she felt she was really good at. +How she navigated postpartum depression after having her babies. +What she did during challenging times in her life and how that led her to discover her passion.  +The story behind House of Jade. +Working to create a partnership in her marriage while becoming a successful entrepreneur.  Links to Kirsten Krason: House of Jade Interiors Instagram House of Jade Interiors Private FB Group.    (Click to JOIN) House of Jade Interiors Facebook https://houseofjadeinteriors.com/ ______________________________________________________________ Sharing Her Journey Instagram Sharing Her Journey Facebook Connect with Alexis on Instagram Connect with Kirsten on Instagram  

We just loved our conversation with Annie! She is genuine, open, and oh so wise.  Annie Tevelin is an entrepeneur, and founder of Skin Owl. Her skin care line was created as a result of her own journey with cystic acne. Instead of going on Accutane, she went back to school to study Cosmetic Chemistry and began formulating products that eventually healed her skin. What was originally a journey to help her skin eventually became the catalyst to helping hundreds of others with their most stubborn skin issues. If Annie had never had acne, she never would have created SkinOwl.  +We dive deep into Annie's journey to creating skin owl.  +Her why for moving to Boise from LA. +Her passion for bringing people together in conversation +How her podcast 'OFF the Record' brings meaningful conversation into the world.  +We are so inspired by her Parliament Project! (She created an intimate in person dinner series to aid and reestablish each individual's connection with themselves.)  +If you live in the Boise area you MUST go get pampered in her store! Find all things Annie and SkinOwl's amazing products HERE @offtherecord + @skinowl + @annietevelin ____________________________________ **Note that this episode was previously recorded. The enneagram event mentioned during the episode occurred in September. ** Find Sharing Her Journey on Instagram    

Alexis and Kirsten welcome back guest and therapist, Amy Curtis, to discuss teenagers today. The fun part...we converse HOW the movie, The Breakfast Club from 1986 is still applicable for teens today. The women discuss: +Social belonging and Fitting in. Contrasting the differences between the two topics. +How teens use social media as a mirror to see themselves and the impact that plays on them. +The difference between comparing and admiration.  +How to facilitate a connection between teens and parents.  +What parents can do to help their kids in social scenarios. +The beauty of inviting teens to the table to discuss and learn. +...AND how ALL of this evolves into adulthood. Its insights, laughter, movie content, and touching experiences are rolled into one fabulous podcast episode.  Connect with us online. Find us at: Sharing Her Journey Instagram Sharing Her Journey Facebook

Kirsten and Alexis are excited to share this episode, a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. During their conversation with Jennifer, the women discuss Jennifer's journey to become a sex therapist—highlighting important life moments along the way. Interwoven within the story are valuable concepts for any woman's life: +The ability to belong in a relationship is deeply connected with our ability to belong to ourselves. +The beauty of growing up in two different types of communities. +How the decisions of everyday interests can lead to something remarkable in our lives. +What partnership can look like with your spouse…and HOW Jennifer and her husband created their last name together. +The lecture she listened to by Dr. David Schnarch, which led to her connecting and learning professionally from him. +The stories we tell ourselves versus the actions we take. The need to self-confront. +The gift of differentiating and the challenge for some adult children to do so with their parents. +A SNEAK PEAK into her UPCOMING BOOK! +How her podcast, Room for Two, has impacted her as a coach. The list is long on subjects covered…and there is even more within the episode. Thank you for joining the conversation today. We hope you enjoy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Want to connect with Alexis and Kirsten outside the podcast? Find them on Instagram: Sharing Her Journey on Instagram Alexis on Instagram Kirsten on Instagram On Facebook: Sharing Her Journey on Facebook Alexis on Facebook Kirsten on Facebook ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a relationship and sexuality educator and coach, as well as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. She is a frequent contributor about sexuality, relationships, and spirituality to blogs, magazines, and podcasts. You can find her on her own podcast titled, Room for Two. Room for Two on Apple Podcasts Social Media: Jennifer on Instagram Jennifer on Facebook Jennifer's Website

Life is good when we get to welcome back a guest with the MOST downloaded episodes to date. Jen Bobodzhanov (Jen on IG) is owner of two Barre3 studios in the Treasure Valley and is a certified life coach. This episode is ladened with pieces of gold.  +How to get unstuck in your mind and translating that out into your life. +What it means to believe something is possible and train your brain. +The mother/daughter relationship and HOW Jenn transformed the relationship with her own mother in the most powerful way possible. +Listen as Jen walks Kirsten through how to work through thoughts and ideas that are limiting her. +What it means to be a business owner and work through the hard limiting ideas of today for women. +Kirsten shares her experience working with Jen in the post episode wrap up! One of her favorite phrases she has taken from coaching is "Nothing has gone wrong".  ________________________________________________________ We want to connect with you. We have an upcoming Round Table Discussion, topic: Teenagers. Reserve your FREE Ticket Come join us as we discuss with a local therapist what teens are going through today and share and discuss with other women. It will be a lovely evening of connection, conversation, and learning together. SHJ on Instagram SHJ on Facebook Get the Inside Scoop on all things Sharing Her Journey Like what you hear? Consider donating to the podcast: Venmo We always love a kind word, please leave us a review: Apple Podcast Review Sending you ALL the Love and Joy 

Season 3 Here We Come! Kirsten and Alexis embark on a conversation that takes them through the reflections of summer, lessons learned, and the BIG announcement for the Sharing Her Journey community. Have you ever wondered how Kirsten works through her anxiety? What would cause Alexis to mentaly lose it in her kitchen on a casual Thursday morning? Remember what it means to eagerly wait for a your favorite television show to start up again in the fall time? How an enneagram event could be the beginning of more exciting announcements to come? Sharing Her Journey is growing and all the amazing details are found within the episode. As Kirsten says, "tune in" to learn more. ______________________________________________________________ Kirsten and Alexis love what they do and if you enjoy the episodes, they invite you to donate to the Sharing Her Journey Venmo account. Venmo Sharing Her Journey Let's become Pen Pals--you'll get all the insights, tips, and deets on behind the scenes. Go to our website to sign up. Sign Up to Stay Connected We are on social media sharing our news, ways to learn, how to connect with yourself and with others, and all other Sharing Her Journey must knows. SHJ Instagram SHJ Facebook See you next week!

Kirsten and Alexis welcome a local Treasure Valley Enneagram expert, Gina Gomez to the pod today.  The enneagram is such an awesome tool to learning about yourself and navigating your relationships in a way that feels natural, authentic, and profound. Gina shares about how she uses the enneagram in her life, why clients continue to come to her seeking relationship advice, and gives a FABULOUS breakdown of EACH Enneagram number. Join us on Friday September 9th for our Enneagram Event in Meridian, Idaho. Grab your ticket here: Enneagram Event Tickets Here's Gina's Website to learn more: https://ginagomez.co/ The test Gina suggests: Enneagram Test Tips when taking the FREE test: 1. Answer only YES or NO - choose "Partly" no more than3 times. 2. Answer the questions with how you've been most of your life, starting as early as you can remember, not from a place of how you are now, after all you've learned and worked on. Connect with Sharing Her Journey on: Instagram or Facebook  Join our mailing list to get deets on ALL our latest news, tips, and events. Website for Sign UP _______________________________________________________________ Gina Gomez is a break up recovery coach, enneagram expert, and author of The Enneagram and You. You can find her on her podcast: God Bless the Enneagram Books Gina Recommends: The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Riso and Hudson 

This week's episode is ALL about CONNECTION. We are positive there is a message for every soul within this conversation. Learning from Brooke's life experiences, we discuss: +the value and HOW to step outside your comfort area to meet new people, +the belief that there is a seat for every women at the table, +learning HOW to connect with your teenager, +the gift of working through feedback, +being true to yourself through life's experiences. As Kirsten and Alexis are both mom's to teenagers and Brooke is too, the pieces of the teen convo are so needed. As Brooke shares, we need to create space for mom's to talk about their normal experiences while raising kids. It's essential. Come join the conversation by getting on our email list and finding us on social media. Connect via Email Sharing Her Journey Instagram Sharing Her Journey Facebook We have an Enneagram Event coming up on Friday September 9th in Meridian, Idaho. We'd love to have you join us. Click the next link to reserve your seat for the fun girls night out. Get a TICKET for the Enneagram Event _______________________________________________________________ Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker, educator, and connector. She is published in numerous print and online publications. She currently speaks on the Time Out For Women circuit and is author of two books: "I Like Me Anyway" and "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens." Both can be purcashed via Amazon. Brooke's Website Brooke's Instagram Brooke's Facebook

*This episode is a re-release* with new bonus thoughts and takeaways from Kirsten & Alexis in the begining and end. We wanted our new listeners and others who may have missed this one, to have a foundation of what the enneagram is all about in preparation for our FIRST in-person event! We could not be more excited about this happening in Meridian, ID. on September 9th. We talk about more details in the podcast. We hope to meet some of our local listeners at this event and also introduce new people to the enneagram! ____________________________________________________________ What is the Enneagram anyway? It is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. It is essentially what motivates you versus your behavior. It has 9 personality types and maps each of these on a diagram. The original episode is with Collette, Nicole, Kirsten, and enneagram expert Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober. (She has become even more famous since our interview last year thanks to our friend Glennon Doyle!) -She talks about how to use the enneagram as a TOOL to become a better version of yourself. It can help you realize why you (and others) do things the way that they do. We can use it to grow into who we were created to be and improve realtionships.  @enneagramashton _______________________________________________________________ We want to CONNECT with YOU! Please find us at: Our Website SHJ Instagram SHJ Facebook

Join Kirsten and Alexis as they dive right into conversation to discuss what it's like living through a remodel. No, this isn't your typical convo about a remodel because YOU get an INSIDER scoop from someone in the business who is working with clients who are renovating their homes and learning a lot of patience! It's been tough all around-  Learn what's happening in the construction world post-covid.  Listen as Kirsten explains how this is impacting her business and her personal life. What it feels like to live through a remodel, during the covid experience, and how being a planner means throwing deadlines out the window and trusting that the final product will conquer all. And hear the greatest analogy on what it's like to go through a remodel from Kirsten.  ______________________________________________________________ Sharing Her Journey has a few events coming up. SHJ Enneagram Event Tickets SHJ Weekend Women's Getaway (tickets coming soon) Plus we always love to connect with all of YOU! Find us at: SHJ Instagram SHJ Facebook SHJ Website #connectionislife #inherwetrust

We are so looking forward to moving our community to the next level...which for us means EVENTS. This is an exciting moment for us and we share our plans with you. We also discuss summer schedules: what that looks like for us, others, and ways we can still connect. Connection is Life.  Cheers from Alexis and Kirsten AND...find the deets on ALL our upcoming events on our socials. The link for the Virtual Girls Night In will be in our private facebook group...titled Sharing Her Journey.  Instagram Facebook Our Website

We had such a wonderful, real talk with Bunmi Laditan... aka the woman behind 'The Honest Toddler'. Her remarkable Journey began young: *We talk about the internal split she felt as an immigrant and a 1st generation American. *Bunmi shares how for a period of time she was a homeless teenager. *She went on to get married very young and eventually would become Jewish...Learning the traditions and teaching her children. *When her marriage ended she found herself lost and searching once again. *She felt her career success, but was feeling very lost personally. *Bunmi talks about discovering her new self as she has progressed through life.  *Her desire to be a part of a tribe (we all want this!) *What it means to wander and how that leads to self discovery *We talk about her writing and how she was inspired to write her latest book! It is called "HELP ME GOD, I'M A PARENT"... Honest Prayers for Hectic Days and Endless Nights. To all weary parents out there you are not alone on this journey! **Enjoy being inspired by Bunmi's journey-She is heart and humor** _________________________ Connect with Us: Sharing Her Journey Website SHJ Instagram SHJ Facebook Connect with Bunmi Laditan: The Honest Toddler Instagram Bunmi Laditan IG Bunmi's Facebook Bunmi's Website Bunmi Laditan is an award-winning, Webby-nominated writer from California who lives in Quebec, Canada, with her family. She has contributed to the New York Times, Parenting, and the Huffington Post and is best known for the satirical Twitter account Honest Toddler (1.6 million followers). Her debut novel, "Confessions of a Domestic Failure" quickly became a USA Today Bestseller. She has written poetry, such as Dear Mother: Poems for the Hot Mess of Motherhood, and appeared on the TODAY show, CBS Sunday Morning, and GMA. Her new book, HELP ME GOD, I'M A PARENT released yesterday 6/28 from Zondervan Books.

In this Come Home and Talk Series conversation, Alexis takes Kirsten through the part of a conversation where she can learn to observe is she feels safe or not. Knowing if you feel safe in the conversation means...do I feel comfortable being honest, why or why not? Does the other person feel safe to share? This skill is called Learning to Look. It's one that often overlooked, but it's ESSENTIAL if you want to learn HOW to have hard conversations. (And from our experience, life is learning about HOW to have conversations---the easy, the hard, and all parts inbetween). Learning to notice body cues, emotions, physical responses in ourselves is a key part in determining HOW to proceed when we've entered a hard conversation. The other part of this process is learning to understand the other person's behavior. What does it mean when my teen goes silent?  What does it mean when my co-worker starts trying to control the conversation or collaboration experience? How do I proceed when my spouse is clearly upset? What can I say to help? We hop you come join the conversation. AND...we have some amazing upcoming events. Go to our private FB group to sign up for them. Fun fact--nearly ALL events are free. Find Sharing Her Journey at: sharingherjourney.com Instagram Facebook _______________________________________ Alexis Morgan is a communication consultant focusing on individuals and organizations. She helps both work through communication patterns and issues, leadership development needs, and creating couragous cultures. Find her at: Alexis on Instagram. (send her a DM) Alexis on Facebook website coming soon: www.thealexismorgan.com

Welcome to our conversation where we discuss Sharing Her Journey's exciting upcoming summer plans. We have been planning and discussing ways we can engage our audience on a more personal scale and we think we've come up with some fantastic ideas. (and all events are FREE ...ok one has a small fee, but that's just to share in lodging costs). Listen to learn about those plans for the summer. And no conversation is complete without a few deets on our current life experiences. As always, we want to hear from you. Please leave us a review on your podcast platform and tell us what you think. Connect with US at: Sharing Her Journey Website Instagram Facebook

We have a "Come Home and Chat" episode for you this week! Interior Design Tips coming at you... Have you ever wondered what a console table is or what use should you have for such a table?  What should you consider? Where should you place such items? How do you style console tables? I will be taking you through your home one item, room at a time. Practical, functional, and asthetically pleasing is the goal to a successful space. Whether it is a small corner in your apartment, or throughout your entire home! Find more Design Tips HERE Connect with us on: Instragram Facebook https://sharingherjourney.com/

Come and join us as we converse with Chanelle Neilson. We learn all about her and her amazing journey through beginning, ending, and beginning again some great projects. We talk in detail about: +The process of ending--how to let go and transition. +Do Mom's really know? The value of learning to let go of control and the beauty that comes from learning as a parent. +What it means to be 'called' to do something. Finding your purpose beyond the role you play. +Learning to NOT define ourselves by the roles we play. +The value of a Morning Routine. +Are you interested in a side hustle? Do you feel compelled to grow personally, expand, and/or give service?... Check out Chanelle on her new podcast: M.O.M.'S. Life Made Simple. Listen to learn what the M.O.M.'S. acronym stands for and deets on how to contact Chanelle.  Connect with US at Instagram SHJ Facebook SHJ https://sharingherjourney.com/ Want to be a guest on the podcast, check out our website for deets on how to connect up with us. _______________________________________ Chanelle Nielson is a life coach who helps moms with a side hustle who want to organize their day and find balance between family and personal goals. As a mom of 5 kids, she knows that motherhood has its challenges--which is why she is committed to helping moms simplify. She is the former host and creator of the popular podcast Moms Who Know and the author of Parents Who Know. Chanelle Instagram Chanelle Facebook https://www.chanelleneilsoncoaching.com/

1 in 3 Adults struggle with some type of depression. You are NOT alone- We get deeply personal in this episode as we each share our own journey, struggles, pain, and connection through our experiences. ⁣ ⁣ **Warning: This episode may be triggering. ⁣Please skip if needed.  ⁣ Our purpose is to be helpful and open and share what has worked or has not worked for us, and how it is different for everyone. ⁣ We want to break away the stigma, shame, and judgement. To not be afraid to share what many experience everyday. ⁣ ⁣ "We will never heal if we don't talk about what hurts". XOXO _______________________ ⁣ Find information on the book and Tedtalk discussed in this episode here: Lost Connections ⁣ Connect with us: SHJ Instagram SHJ Facebook https://sharingherjourney.com/

This is a conversation we have been waiting to share with you. It's one that takes all of us on a journey to explore our fears and loneliness. How to generate the courage to embrace vulnerability and the gift that comes from connecting through our stories. Shannon is a story strategist who has discovered the art of story telling. In other words, how to craft a story that captures your audience and delivers your desired message. Shannon shares her own journey through feeling blindsided in her marriage and how reaching for vulnerability with those ready to listen, helped her heal. As a bonus, Shannon shares quick tips for HOW to find YOUR story. And once you do, your story will help you connect, learn, and grow. Connect with us: SHJ Instagram SHJ Facebook https://sharingherjourney.com/ _________________________________ Connect with Shannon Busse: Shannon on Instagram Wildwood Pictures on IG Grit and the Gravel Road Podcast on IG https://shannonbusse.com/

Welcome to the Conversation. Today Kirsten and Alexis dive into dissecting what motherhood means. They discuss: *How history, religion, and culture impact societies larger view of motherhood. *Idealization vs Valuing Motherhood. *How the idea of Reparenting fits into understanding motherhood and fatherhood. *Impacts of Idealizing Motherhood. *the Value of partnership families. *Female leaders who are forging these conversations. *Ultimately how they love their motherhood. This topic started with an article Alexis wrote for a therapist's blog. Check it out here: Alexis's Article The article shares a personal experience from Alexis's life and how learning to address the topics of motherhood as a relationship, reparenting herself, and discovering her inner mother have deeply impacted her life and view on motherhood. We invite you to join the conversation further by finding us on our social media platforms. SHJ on Instagram SHJ on Facebook We love a good conversation and a good review. We invite you to leave us a review on your podcast app. This helps us grow our listeners and spread the Sharing Her Journey message. Thank you for joining us today.  

Our conversation with Debbie offers an inside look into all topics education. From rural to urban schools, advocacy, empowering parents, full-day kindergarten, funding channels, and the vision for improving high school experiences and creating high school graduates with the resilience to become successful adults...you may need to listen twice to get all the intellectual goodness that's within this episode. Debbie Critchfield is running for, what she proclaims is the most important political office, second only to the governor: Superintendent of Public Instruction.  This isn't your typical conversation with a candidate. This is an indepth, real questions asked, behind the scences scoop into who Debbie is, what she believes and desires for students, educators, parents, and patrons, how she got to where she is right now, and why she beleives she is the best way forward for _____ growth in education for all Idaho students. We invite all listeners, regardless if you're an Idahoan or not, to listen to this conversation. Topics discussed will help you within your local communities. You'll be given tools for how to move forward with advocating for your kids, ideas for your local areas, and questions to ask your local educational leaders. Questions post episode, please send us an email at: connect@sharingherjourney.com Find us on SHJ Instagram SHJ Facebook www.sharingherjourney.com __________________________________ About Debbie: Debbie Critchfield is the former President of the Idaho State Board of Education and seven-year board member. Debbie was Co-Chair to Governor Little's Education Task Force and committee chair for Governor Otter's Higher Education Task Force. She was a school board member in Cassia County for ten years, five as chair, and was on the executive committee for the Idaho School Board's Association. She chaired the Re-Open Idaho Schools and was a member of the Governor's K-12 council. She is a former library trustee and Arts Council president. She's worked as the Public Information Officer for Cassia School District for the last 9 years. A fourth-generation farm family, Debbie and her husband of 30 years Dave, live in Oakley, where they raised their four children.  Find Debbie at: www.debbie4idaho.com Debbie on Instagram Debbie on Facebook

Today's episode shares a story as it unfolds in real time. Our guest, Nancee Tegeder, shares how her background has placed her in a unique position to help Ukrainians find ways to safety, as their homeland is being invaded. During her process to help one person, she discovered something incredible: her passion. As she focused on helping the one, she realized that humanitrain efforts are where she desires to spend her time. As you listen to Nancee share her thoughts and feelings, you learn her why. In this episode, we dive into: *how Nancee's organization started just six weeks ago, why this organization matters, and how they are making a difference in the life of Ukrainian's, *the beauty of humanity, *the ripple effects of small choices, *how to discover your passion, *how you can impact others with small messages, and *the power of social media. This is a conversation capturing the impact one woman can make. We invite you to come and listen. Please add to the conversation by emailing us at: connect@sharingherjourney.com or by sending us a message on SHJ Instagram SHJ Facebook #inherwetrust #istandwithukraine __________________________________ Nancee Tegeder began forging her own path when she graduated from high school at 16 and college at 20. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ukraine, where she learned to speak Russian. Following her mission, she graduated from BYU Law School. She has spent the past 18 years working in various law positions from civil litigation, to a solo practice in estate planning, to a partner at a securities law firm. During law school, she married Troy, who also served in the same mission in Ukraine that Nancee had served. They have three children and live in Southern California. She “retired” from law last year to dabble in homeschooling with her kids during the pandemic. It was a lovely experience and she promptly sent them all back to in-person school as soon as it became available again. In her spare time, Nancee loves being active. From snowboarding to wakeboarding. Or riding the streets on her rollerblades with her gang of middle-aged moms. She devours books, puzzles, is a wiz at the game Boggle and is mostly NEVER without chocolate. Find Nancee at: Facebook: Nancee's FB Page Ukranian Refugee Network FB Page: Ukrainian Refugee Network Instagram: Nancee's IG Page Venmo: Nancee-Tegeder (digits 4330) Paypal: NanceeTegeder@gmail.com Articles about Nancee's Mission and Organization: Deseret News: "As bombs fall on Ukraine, their mission continues" Idaho State Journal: "Rescue Mission: Woman with local ties helps launch shuttle van network transporting refugees from Ukraine" California Paper, patch.com "French Valley Woman on Mission to Help Ukrainians Escape War"  

Come Home & Talk Series featuring Alexis Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought, what happened? Or maybe you thought, I nailed that. I got exactly what I wanted. Either way, chances are you utilized a method during that conversation that did not help your overall goal. In this conversation, Alexis and Kirsten dive into strategies/maneuvers/moves/methods that people employ on a regular basis because they think it will get them what they want, but it's actually not serving them at all.  We invite you to come and listen, get honest in your reflection, and then...grow. Send us a message and let's continue the conversation. Let us know what you think about the episode. What did you find helpful? We invite you to leave us a review on your podcast platform. For more communication insights find Alexis Morgan on Instagram Follow Sharing Her Journey ______________________________________ Below are two resources referenced during the episode. Terry Real's Book: The New Rules of Marriage: What you need to know to make marriage work. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: www.finlayson-fife.com    

Wow!  This conversation was so open & honest. We were truly moved by Sandra's journey... This episode covers SO many amazing moments/topics... (briefly noted below.) **Midlife Unraveling **Learning to let go of the things that aren't serving you **Overcoming the overwhelm **The power of counseling **Cancer journey **Divorce *Healing by telling her story.  **What it means to be a co-creator in your life. #inherwetrust Bio: Sandra Wood is a relationship expert, certified life coach, author, entrepreneur and empowerment teacher. She helps women navigate challenges and change through both divorce and mid life unraveling. She helps women who are overwhelmed and at a breaking point so they can gain calm, clarity and confidence and move forward with empowered action and purpose.   She has been supporting women for over seventeen years and has learned through her own life challenges which include cancer, divorce, and single parenting. She has developed high impact programs for women and runs local support groups in her community.  Sandra has worked in many roles including being a doula (for women in labor), child birth educator and worked several years in the nonprofit industry in leadership roles. She worked in the health care industry supporting cancer patients to get holistic and alternative health care to reduce the burden of cancer treatment. She has a special interest in emotional intelligence and is a yoga and meditation teacher.  This past year, she became a published author in a compilation book called, Transforming Your Life.  She is passionate about helping women become more fulfilled in their lives and stepping into their own freedom and power.  Sandra Wood provides a pathway for women to use in times of chaos and change as a catalyst for personal empowerment and transformation.   _______________________________ How you can connect with Sandra:   ------------- Website Instagram facebook Facebook support group: Thrive After Divorce

Another Epsiode of our NEW Come Home and Talk Series! People are spending more time then ever in their homes. Many are still working from home because of the pandemic. Some have permanently decided to work from home. The places we spend a lot of time need to not only feel good, but function well, and create a feeling of energy and intention. In this episode Kirsten gives her top home office interior design tips- Even if you do not work from home, you can get some ideas for do's and don't for your personal space! For more interior design inspiration find Kirsten Brockner Interiors instagram Follow: Sharing Her Journey here