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Ask yourself if it is consistently true. That is the sage guidance Phoenix shared when asked what advice he would give to someone about becoming a man. Don't take everything at face value because you're going to be told many things by many different people. Compare and contrast then think for yourself. Phoenix is cautious, open and driven. AND he understands that technology can be an addiction especially for young impressionable people. I relished getting the insight of a 14-year old male. I know you will too. Phoenix DeFehr is our guest this week for the series It's Raining Men - What do they really think?Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Think about it. What makes a man, a man? Is it muscles and strength, a prestigious job, having kids or a certain number as in age? According to Rick it takes three things. First humility, not that you don't think of yourself, but that you think of others more. Next service, so that you contribute in big and small ways those who need what you can give. Last vulnerability, stop trying to shut down feelings as it's okay to have them. It's what you do with them that makes all the difference. Another great tidbit: yes, sometimes men really are not thinking anything. ‘Sometimes we are just so simple.' Rick Hacker is our guest this week for the series It's Raining Men - What do they really think?You can find Rick at 828hope.com.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Honestly how do you come back from your brother being murdered while you are both at school? It's hard to fathom that this was Jaye's reality. The incident led to a period of struggle and healing, She had choices to make about how she would handle this pain, what she would do with it.Jaye Ancruem decided to work through the trauma and to see what was on the other side. This led to finding a relationship with God. You will have bad days but if you return to how loved you are by God then you can turn the hard times into purpose.You will begin to understand the promise of Romans 8:28 is real. In fact her book is called All Things Work Together for Good because she wants to help young people in particular know there are better ways, that if she can get through it then they can to. Jaye is our guest this week for Thinking Through My Fingers - a Writers Series.You can find Jaye at Jaye Ancruem.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Isn't it true when you are going through something ridiculously painful, that you want to know that someone else gets how you feel? Someone else has been there and can share their own experience with hope, and strategies to get through it. Well Amber Jeann Parker understands this and she wants to empower you with her story in a time of difficulty. Her book is The Forgotten Caretaker of Mental Crisis for she herself supported, and took care of her husband, while he struggled. Amber has written an inspiring book filled with practical suggestions and lots of hope. She is our guest this week for Thinking Through My Fingers - a Writers Series.You can find Amber on Instagram at Amber J Parker and on her author website Amber J Parker.Amber has been on the podcast before in Is There a Way Out?and I'm a Truth Teller.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

He didn't know he would find creativity in writing until he was a senior in college. That became a huge pivot as Shaun Conde found all kinds of characters, lands and stories to create. Always moving, always with whimsy, always with a surprise you didn't see coming, these are the hallmarks of his tales. Shaun believes humans are made to create so we ought to find something that speaks to us, do it, and then share it. Shaun is our guest this week for Thinking Through My Fingers - a Writers Series.You can find Shaun shaunconde.com or on Instagram shauncondeinstagram.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Here was an unexpected statement. She does not actually enjoy writing. Apparently it started early when Mary Ann had a tough time in school particularly with spelling. She didn't think she was qualified. Her self-talk wasn't positive. Years later she knew she had to let it go because there was work to be done and it involved writing. Mary Ann Mariani took her years of experience being a presentation coach and went where she knew God was leading her: helping people share their faith. As she explains, everyone has a story and there is somebody that needs to hear yours. This led her to write Your Story for God's Glory. Mary Ann is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers: a Writers Series.You can find Mary Ann at Kingdom Presenters.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Yes, we talked about what brought Karen to write 8:28 Hope in the Darkness. It was the loss upon loss upon loss and how she forged ahead. Add to that years of experience in supporting others just like her navigate the tricky waters of grief, and continue on because well, you kind of have to. There are stories and tools within her pages to help us. All of that was talked about. Then Karen shared a writing exercise she did that was packed full of insight and revelation: Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee. Check it out for some serious inspiration. Karen Hacker is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers: a Writers Series.You can find Karen at 8:28 Hope or through email at Karen at 8:28 Hope.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Sometimes we need more belief. Belief in where we've been, belief in where we're going. This is true for Sarah Harbut. Her story is one of victory and one she decided to share with the world because there was always hope and hope was worth pursuing, worth hanging onto. Sarah wrote Less Fear More Fire because she wanted to make sense of what she was feeling and thinking as her family experienced domestic abuse and how they climbed out of it to a happier ending. She is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.You can find Sarah at Sarah Harbut writes.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

She came out of the womb talking. At least that's what her mother said. Then a teacher told her she was a good writer and that stayed with her for many years. Dawn R. Ward revisited her love of writing and is now a published author of a faith-based book for parents of addicted children. And she knows all about it, having been through it, not once but twice. Dawn realized she could process what she was feeling in a creative way and help others by sharing her experience. The willingness to be vulnerable is not lost. It's brave. Next Dawn will be tackling fiction because she's taking her gift of writing more seriously. She is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.You can find Dawn at DawnRWard.com or FaithtoFlourish.com.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

She's one smart cookie. I couldn't help but notice that during our conversation. BA Crisp writes for curiosity and elevation. How is that for intriguing? She's written five books: a fantasy trilogy, self-help, and memoir. Currently writing about quantum physics because she is fascinated by where science meets the sacred as God is everywhere. She shared the results of some fascinating studies that revealed how DNA and blood outside of the body react to positive and negative forces. Heady stuff. I did my best to keep pace with her brilliant mind and I think I followed along reasonably well. BA is our guest this week for Thinking through My Fingers - a Writers Series.You can find BA at BACrisp.com.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Today's episode is part of a global initiative called Podcasthon, aimed at showcasing the incredible work happening around the world. This week, thousands of podcasts are dedicating their episodes to spotlight a cause, sharing the positive impact being made, and offering listeners ways to get involved. Bijou Mushengezi is a cherished friend of mine and the podcast. Unabashed You is sharing the work Bijou and her team are doing through the charity she began, Moseka Action Project. Moseka specializes in uplifting women and children affected by war, sexual violence, and poverty in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Through education, mentorship, and psychological care they are working for lasting change.You can find Bijou and Moseka's work at Moseka Action Project.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

It started with a car accident or rather that was the trigger for a downward spiral where depression, anxiety and suicide attempts came to visit. They stayed for quite a while. After believing she wasn't worthy, Maria Morgan was eventually able to make her way back to joy, with time and hope. It took a deepened faith, her husband living out his vows, the love of friends and family, along with the power of prayer to make the difference. Therapy and medication were also a part of the healing equation. She learned that the suppressed damage from childhood, and the lies she was telling herself, were not at all true. There was great freedom in breaking those chains. Maria is our guest this week for Let's Talk about Mental Health.You can find Maria on her website at mariaimorgan.com.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

She realized in later years, once the healing began, that she didn't actually want to die. Geena wanted the pain to stop and was desperate to find solutions to make it so. In her own words she was a beautiful, mess of a human being that didn't have all the answers. Trauma after trauma left her not wanting to live. At the lowest point she had a plan and told God, I'm going to call my friend and if she answers I won't go through with it. Thankfully the friend did answer and now Geena Hymer wants to be the person she needed when she was at her lowest. She is our guest this week for Let's Talk About Mental Health.You can find Geena on Instagram. Or under her name on Facebook.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

What if you are diagnosed with a mental illness? You knew something wasn't right but now you have the words, the information to get started on the process of healing. And that's what it is, a process. You will never be done. No one will no matter what they are dealt. With that in mind you can realize that you are not your illness. You can stop being silent because silence is suffocating. You can seek treatment, seek support in community, and seek the power of faith. These points and more were made by this week's guest, Jesslyn McCutcheon during our conversation for Let's Talk About Mental Health. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 26, she knows first-hand how to fight Goliath.You can find Jesslyn at Fighting Goliath.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

It seems more men need to hear this. That they will not be thought less of if they share with someone a struggle they are having. It's not a sign of weakness, it's actually a sign of strength because it takes courage to admit you don't have it all together. Really, who does? Mark Hanley had many other insightful things to share as our guest this week for Let's Talk about Mental Health. Like how important communication is in reducing the stigma when we are fighting to stay well. It can start one conversation at a time and it begins with each one of us.You can find Mark and the great work the foundation is are doing at Fallen Waterman's Foundation.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

What if you are at your lowest? Depressed, you've lost who you are. A few toxic relationships have run their course, and a few new events are placed in your path. You have nowhere to go but up, so you carefully lean in to clearing out the negative energy and not drinking to numb the pain. Nicole Rippee started saying ‘yes' to showing up in her life with listening to where she was being led, and ‘yes' to cultivating a community of support and encouragement. Fear would not have the last word. Bigger than fear was the thought of regret and she didn't want any of that. Nicole is our guest this week for Let's Talk about Mental Health.You can find Nicole on Instagram at Hello Shade.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

She is right. It doesn't take much time to send a text or to phone a friend. Maybe you've noticed they are a little bit off, not their usual self. So why not simply say, How are you doing? Are you good? Is everything okay? Jarkeshia McGahee is a mental health advocate who encourages us all to take that moment and to check in on your people. We all need to be seen and to know someone cares. Listening, offering help if needed, sharing resources and understanding the do's and don'ts when someone opens up are practical ways to meet somebody right where they are at. It might make all the difference. Jarkeshia is our guest this week for “Let's Talk about Mental Health.”You can find Jarkeshia on her YouTube channel: Chop with Jam.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

There is tremendous value in understanding our emotions are not good or bad. We need to let them in and not ignore them. They are telling us something and if we don't pay attention our bodies will be the one to keep score. This is how many physical symptoms and illnesses are born. Lina La Rue Gomez had many other wise and discerning things to say as our guest this week for “Let's Talk About Mental Health.” She has learned the biggest challenges she has faced have brought the biggest blessings to her life.You can find Lina's podcast at The Streets of Our Lives and on LinkedIn at Lina La Rue Gomez.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Let's start here: the number of times I said, Wow during this conversation would make a great drinking game if you're not doing Dry January. David Waldas is our guest this week for Let's Talk About Mental Health and he has a system of quieting the input of the outer world to restoring the health of the inner one. It's a mechanical process that teaches you to shift energy so that you see yourself more accurately, and you are more aligned to live out your purpose. If you plug into this potential, this healing, then you'll be able to support people more. And isn't that a good thing?You can find David at David Waldas.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

What if your loved one is the one suffering? They toy with the idea of suicide as a way out, a way out from the pain and PTSD of actual protecting-our-country-battle. They served and come home with wounds. Amber Jeann Parker's husband is the one who experienced trauma. She became caregiver, support person, and advocate number one. Yet she wondered, How long will this go on? It's been a long, grueling process. Amber wanted to make sure she wasn't missing anything along the way. Now they are big-time healing and wanting to share their story in the hope of encouraging others to find their way out. Amber is our guest this week for “Let's Talk About Mental Health.”You can find Amber at Choose Joy in the Midst.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Yes, you do believe what they tell you. You start out as a kid, you don't know any better. So if your family of origin is dysfunctional, and they constantly put you down you, you feel small, unseen. That messes with how you see yourself. Why wouldn't you believe it? It's all you know. Cindy Attar is our guest for the “Let's Talk About Mental Health” series. She shares moving out of that house at 18 began the changes that are still taking place today. Through various modes of healing, most notably hypnotherapy, she took the long journey back to herself. And now she knows she's good enough.You can find Cindy at cindyattar.com.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

This is our annual “takeaways and looks ahead” episode.The end of a year brings a time of reflection along with a look into the hope of a new year. I'm part of a mini-mastermind that is a fancy way to say we hold each other accountable, we encourage and support one another. This week my friends Mary Ann Mariani, Amy DeFehr and I talk about the things we liked about 2024 like road trips, writing a book and appreciating the flow that comes with getting better at something. Then there was learning new things like Canva to help with work and Lagree for exercise. Looking into 2025 with the words we've each chosen to guide us: amplify, alive and abide. It was an inspiring conversation amongst friends. Consider starting a small group yourself. It's well worth your time.Amy has been on the show before in Walking Off a Cliffand I Know Because I Know.Mary Ann has been on the show before inA Passionate Artist of Storyand I Was Mad at Myself.You can find her at Maryann@kindgompresenters.com.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, this time of year is full of holidays, celebrations, family, food and friends. It's a time to draw close and to enjoy traditions or maybe some needed time on your own. You get to show up in your life as you see fit and I hope you are making the most of it at this time of year. In the same way I encourage you to be you, I also get to be me. It's no secret I am a woman of faith. This podcast has given me the opportunity not only to be myself but also to hear your stories as a way to connect, to offer hope, and to inspire. So today at Christmas time I am sharing with you one such story.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

It's a family affair. That is the name of a song that was made famous by a group called Sly and the Family Stone way back in the day (feel free to Google). Today for your listening pleasure, we have Shaun and the Family Stone, as in a fun play on words. Dedicated to family, and one family in particular with the last name of Stone, Shaun and I take a conversational approach to the Christmas movie, The Family Stone. We watched it together this year in preparation. Here are our insights, thoughts and feelings. Oh, and maybe a verklempt moment or two. There is a lot of love for this movie, and for me, with good reason. Shout out to Hillary and Robyn, fellow Family Stoners.I was so excited to have this conversation that I forgot to plug in my mic! Forgive the less than stellar sound quality…Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Isn't your parent the one who is supposed to keep you safe and protect you? Well, yes, but it doesn't always go that way. Cindy Benezra knows this all too well. Her abuse came from her father while her mother lacked the courage to make it stop. If only this were an unfamiliar story. Sadly it is not. Our Grief and Gratitude guest understands how her family looked from the outside but appearances can be deceiving. Thankfully she created tools to help her survive and later, to thrive. And now Cindy knows she learned so much that she is compelled to share it. No doubt there are many more out there with a similar story who need the inspiration and encouragement.You can find Cindy's book here Under the Orange Blossoms.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Maybe grief is like a boulder set in your path that you have to figure out how to grow around. It's not going anywhere, you can't move it, so you find ways up, over, around and beyond it. That is the metaphor Kelsey Ellis used in describing the grief of losing her sister from Covid complications. Kelsey is our Grief and Gratitude guest this week. I also appreciated her expression that “grief is love with nowhere to go.” Well then, what do you do? In Kelsey's case you start an organization that creates a place for grief. One that is out in nature, near the water, where you can remember your loved one, honor them, and be grateful for the love you shared. She started Waves of Grief for that very purpose.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

When you flip the tables and swap roles you have a new vantage point. From there you can see more clearly what you believe. Someone is asking you what you think, how you feel and you answer. Such was the experience I had in this conversation with Donna Cravotta. She is known for helping women stay visible with her campaign of The Real 50 Over 50 of which I am privileged to be a part of here. In this replay of the live-streamed conversation we talk about the importance of being authentic, of connecting, of collaborating of being exactly who you are. It's a beautiful thing.This is me sharing gratitude during this US Thanksgiving week. I am thankful for each listener, each reader, each guest, each friend of the show. Unabashed You takes my experience, my passion and turns it into purpose. The purpose of having conversations that will inspire and encourage you to be more. More you.Donna has been on the UY podcast before in Our Stories Cannot Remain Untold episode 191.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

What happens when your childhood is less than idyllic and you run away from home at age sixteen? That is the beginning of your journey out. Out of abuse, out of trauma. Our Grief and Gratitude guest, Havva Ramadan began a long journey of grief with lots of stages to get to a healthy place of healing because she was determined it would end with her. And guess what? She was able to break the cycle and be the catalyst for change in her family. Through work and commitment, Havva and her family came together in the best of ways before her dad died unexpectedly. A new kind of grief entered. Yet she is thankful for the good that came as she continues to wrestle with the loss of a changed man. You can find Havva on Instagram.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

What do you do when someone you love dies? Especially when it isn't the natural order of things?Well, you can do what I did. You let yourself feel, all of it. You don't want to but you need to. You don't run, hide or look for a shortcut although I would definitely have gone for that. I'm your Grief and Gratitude guest this week and I recount the time when our child died. Not just the sadness of it all but the hope that can be found during, and especially after. In fact I turned the whole experience into a project (book) Standing Tall: A Collection of Hope.I know I'm sharing something I stand to profit from. That's not my point at all and in fact I care little about that. My intention is to support you in a time of need and for you to realize you are hardly alone. Beyond that, that you would seize the hope. It's there. It's ripe and it's ready for you.And the gratitude? Yes, it's there in abundance. My advice there? You have to practice gratitude to get good at. Just like anything. Check out the blog to see what I mean.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Half of all marriages end in divorce the statistic says, and so, many of us came from a broken home. There is no way you get through that experience unscathed. This week's Grief and Gratitude guest, Carisa Santana knows the sorrow of the family breaking up. Holes are left and as a kid you don't understand. Carisa responded by being angry. Her anger eventually grew into depression which became debilitating. She learned you have to feel. You can't deny it, run away or try to hurry it. If you shortchange the process of healing you are going to find yourself there again. Instead let yourself feel it, take care of your body, your mind and your soul. And then you can be grateful for where you are - like Carisa.You can find her on Instagram at Carisa Santana Music.Carisa has been on the show before in Music has Always Been in My Life. Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Maybe you were like so many of us in our 20's and you made a bunch of decisions that were not the greatest. Then you experienced natural consequences. This week's Grief and Gratitude guest is Mary Ann Mariani. She got a little wild in her earlier years and ended up with a very unwanted STD. This was her grief. (The courage and vulnerability it took to share this is nothing less than remarkable.) Mary Ann felt unlovable and racked with shame. She was mad at herself. Ultimately she made the choice to return to her faith and the veil of guilt and shame lifted. Gratitude came, and it was good.She has been on the show before in A Passionate Artist of Story.You can find Mary Ann on her website at Kingdom Presenters.Her book is on Amazon here Your Story for God's Glory.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Maybe you were like so many of us in our 20's and you made a bunch of decisions that were not the greatest. Then you experienced natural consequences. This week's Grief and Gratitude guest is Mary Ann Mariani. She got a little wild in her earlier years and ended up with a very unwanted STD. This was her grief. (The courage and vulnerability it took to share this is nothing less than remarkable.) Mary Ann felt unlovable and racked with shame. She was mad at herself. Ultimately she made the choice to return to her faith and the veil of guilt and shame lifted. Gratitude came, and it was good.She has been on the show before in A Passionate Artist of Story.You can find Mary Ann on her website at Kingdom Presenters.Her book is on Amazon here Your Story for God's Glory.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

At age 15 he had a choice to make. Was he going to continue down the road he was on and get expelled from school or was he going to change? This week's Grief and Gratitude guest, Brian Santana* wasn't entirely sure. School had been his happy place where he could get into trouble with his friends. But now he had something to prove and not a lot of options. He started acting like a ‘good kid' in his new school situation, met new friends, and ended up drastically changing the way he did things. Brian realized the more you do a thing the more you become it. And he is so grateful.*Brian has been on the podcast before in Be Your Authentic Self. You can find him on his website at Brian Santana.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Does everything happen for a reason? Ann Jonas says yes. And while she has experienced more than most of us ever will, she has landed on love as the response. No matter what she sees this life as a choice with all of us teachers, and all of us students. Don't compare tragedies for grief will come and you need to allow it. The tragedies, the hard things, they are here for you. For when we feel, and we listen, we realize everything is there. Ann is our Grief & Gratitude guest this week.You can find Ann on her website The Lotus Path.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Here's a word we are hearing more and more. Neurodivergent. Coined in the 1990's neurodivergent simply means someone whose brain processes information in a way that is not typical of most individuals. Think autism, ADHD, OCD, dyslexia and Down's syndrome to name a few. Enter Barbara Grant, this week's Grief & Gratitude guest. Through the grief of divorce she learned that neurodivergence does not have to be the end. Especially when in relationship it can be a new beginning but both people have to want it. While that was not her story Barbara is grateful. She helps neurodivergent couples thrive. She decided to grow anyway.We don't have to mask who we are. With the help of people like Barbara differences can be just that - differences. Really who wants to be identical to everyone else? I am grateful for the work Barbara is doing and I liked learning more about it.You can find Barbara here Barbara Grant.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

I remember the first time I spoke with Dawn Ward, she shared how she had some really tough times with the addiction of two of her children. She was hesitant to become an “expert” on the subject, yet God had other plans. He has taken her experience of making it through the worst of it to encourage other moms to make the best of it. Never easy, Dawn can understand what happens when your children succumb to the lure of the high, the need for the fix. To pay the hope forward she wrote From Guilt to Grace because she gets it. She wouldn't wish addiction on anyone. Dawn is the first guest in our Grief & Gratitude Series.Dawn has been on the show before in We Weren't Going to Have These Problems episode 208.You can find Dawn at The Faith to Flourish website.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

So who would you be if you weren't afraid? The first time I heard that question I stopped in my tracks. The truth of it really spoke to me. That was several years ago and I still think of it often. I've come to think of fear and confidence as being on the same continuum. When your fear is high your confidence is low. When you have more confidence, or belief in yourself, your fear is minimized, manageable.Looking at drying up fear Is like the sun shining its light in our growing/blooming analogy.In this episode we'll look at five of what I think of as the most common fears that stunt our growth:• The What-if Game• Not-good-enough• People-Pleasing• The Comparison Trap• Imposter SyndromeThere are different strategies to counteract each. Check out the blog that goes with this episode for more. Remember that anxiety and worry are giving power to the problem. You need to shine a light on it, know what it is and then decide to work towards not letting fear stop you.Lastly we will take an overview of confidence and ways we can increase it. There are five Ps to cover and they come courtesy of the wisdom of the guests we had during our recent Confidence Series. Confidence is the fertilizer of the growing, blooming analogy. It is as important as knowing yourself and minimizing fear. It takes all three to fully blossom. And let's not forget this is our part while we surrender to God or your higher power to do theirs. Transformation. That's part of why we're here.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Let's be clear. I am not into self as a form of ego, pride or toxicity. I am into loving yourself as a creation of God because remember when he made man he said it was very good. And we are. Already good enough, I know we struggle with the reality of it. Fear creeps in, self-doubt lingers and we become less than, we settle. This is the part I am speaking to, the part I want to remind myself about every day.Self-realization is defined as the act of fully developing one's abilities and talents, or achieving the possibilities of one's personality or character; it is fulfilling one's potential. So in other words, it's healthy. This is what I want for me, it's what I want for you. Are you there? Because I know I'm not. Yet I get to keep pressing forward and onward. I believe this is what God wants for me, for you.Today we've got part 2 of the Becoming in 3 series. We are looking at knowing yourself. Why does it matter? It matters because you do. And you want to live the very advice you give your kids or anyone that you love. You want it for them. Why not want it for you?The content is from a workshop I gave for Social Club Live with Isha Casagrande. I wanted to share this with you too.My mom told me the Becoming, or the Bloom Scale from last week's episode went pretty fast so I am going to have it be this week's blog. You can find it there. You'll be able to see the questions and findings on the second half of the page on the UY website.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

I am really big on the ING of things: becoming, growing, fulfilling, etc. It indicates the present and it says I'm not done yet. I want to keep expanding into the fullness of who I am until my last breath. I want that for you too.Today we begin a 3 part series on becoming with an emphasis on the ING. I think of it like this. You are like a seed that wants to, that has the potential to, become a beautiful, seen and appreciated, flower. Yes, the colors vary. There are so many possibilities and that is some of the very best life has to offer. Like me, you likely don't want to get to the end and wish you'd been more, done more.Now I'm not talking about worldly metrics, I'm talking about doing what you could with what you have, being all you could be. You would not want that seed to stay a seed or to even stay in a stunted growth state. No, you would nurture it into being all that it can be. I've always loved this quoteTo achieve all that is possible, you must attempt the impossible,To be all that you can be, you must dream of being more.That is courtesy of John C. Maxwell. It was written in a card someone gave me when I was really struggling with a crippling bout of anxiety. This woman who was in a support group with me, wrote it to encourage me, to inspire me. I've since forgotten her name but I have not forgotten how those words made me feel. That was well over 30 years ago and I've kept those words close to my heart.This is an invitation to join me for a 3-part series of becoming, heavy emphasis on the ING. Remember you're never done, at least not in this life.The content is from a workshop I gave for Social Club Live with Isha Casagrande.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

This is what you can do after. After the hard thing, when you come back to yourself. You can figure out who you are, who you want to be, and amongst other things, what your superpower is. Then go be you and do the things that only you can do - to the fullest. Because ‘after' you're still here and that's gotta mean something. And it does to this week's guest. Tony Hicks is here, and he has the superpower of listening. He listens with warmth, is respectful and genuinely wants to connect. Not only does Tony want to connect, he also wants to help. In his words he finds it extraordinarily satisfying. Tony is our final Superpower Series guest.To find out, or partner with, the great work the foundation is doing, click here TKF.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

They say if you want to learn something, teach it. I think there is truth in that. And of course if you have the desire to pour into kids great experiences so that they not only learn skills but also have their character shaped, well that is extra sweet indeed. Amanda Pontsler has the superpower of teaching. I know that first-hand as I've seen her in action many times. Anyone who has had the good fortune to be on the receiving end of her gifts will be more confident in all the ways that matter. Amanda is our Superpower Series guest today.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

What if you're good at a lot of things? Then not only do you have much to give, but we have much to receive. Jessica Williams has the superpower of caring for others, teaching and planning. Often they are all rolled up together in service to benefit those around her. They know she's there to listen, be a presence for them, and do what she can to help. And apparently Jess can throw a themed party on a budget, one that has everyone marveling at her talents. Jess is our Superpower Series guest this week.Here is where you can find Jess:Warrior Women WebsiteWarrior Women InstagramThe Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Her superpower is encouragement. Amanda Schaefer combines a genuine love of people, and a love of God into whatever situation she's in. She looks for the good even in the bad and helps those who need it get to a better place. As she tells it, growing is hard, that it takes discipline and that being grateful is a choice, one that is cultivated through training. Telling it like it is, Amanda is the guest this week in our Superpower Series.Here are some places to find Amanda:www.instagram.com/acupof_gratitudewww.facebook.com/amanda.f.schaeferwww.acupofgratitude.orgThe Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

This woman has much to offer. As a woman of faith, Wilma Hollis has powerful insights about how to speak life so that we learn that the words we use make a profound difference in how we experience this life. Do we want to shrink or increase? Her superpower is just that, the ability to speak life so that you are encouraged to live out your dreams and make them a reality. If you change your words you change your life. It's that simple and that doable. Wilma is our Superpower Series guest today.You can find Wilma on Instagram.And her website is Wilma Hollis.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

This woman has much to offer. As a woman of faith, Wilma Hollis has powerful insights about how to speak life so that we learn that the words we use make a profound difference in how we experience this life. Do we want to shrink or increase? Her superpower is just that, the ability to speak life so that you are encouraged to live out your dreams and make them a reality. If you change your words you change your life. It's that simple and that doable. Wilma is our Superpower Series guest today.You can find Wilma on Instagram.And her website is Wilma Hollis.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

It's more natural to her than talking. Sarah Harbut expresses herself in creative ways through writing, which is her superpower. She feels a responsibility to be respectful with her words. If she can't say something to someone's face then she doesn't type it. That's a moral code not everybody has. Sarah is also more than willing to be an advocate for herself or others who need it. Someone has to be the one to stand up to what's wrong. Either way Sarah has a gift with words. She knows their power and their potential.You can find her here Sarah on Instagram.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

How about when the load is too heavy for you to bear. Someone comes along and actually helps you carry it because they see what you need. You take it off and they put it on. They don't rush you, and will be there as long as it takes as they support you through the process. That is one great strength to have as it requires empathy. And that is Mike Pittman's superpower. He is our guest this week.You can find him here Mike on Instagram.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Connector. Jessica Stoeckeler likes to help people, to connect them because of needs or desires that others can help fill. It automatically pops into her mind: you need to meet so-and-so, they need to meet you. It comes naturally and that's what makes Jess a generous person in my mind. She's our Superpower Series guest this week and her superpower is…you guessed it, connector. And I'll add one that I see, a can-do woman with an enduring entrepreneurial spirit.You can find Jess here on Instagram.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

ESP. When was the last time you heard about it? Extra sensory perception, perception which refers to the ability to gain information without using the known human senses. Kori Nau is this week's guest in our Superpower Series. She says some human beings are blessed with the God-given ability of ESP which includes telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, clear cognizance, and declared knowing. And Kori is on the ESP spectrum. As she shares, that's her superpower. You can find Kori on Instagram at Kori Amor or College We Will.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Yes, he's definitely an empathetic individual, no question about that as a superpower. Shaun Conde takes that strength wanting you to know he's ready to listen and to be with you in whatever you're going through. And maybe that's why he was drawn to his profession as a performer. By telling stories, performers can help make people feel different ways, and can help alleviate stress.Wondering what your superpower is? Shaun shared three ways to figure it out. First it keeps coming up again and again. You can't help yourself. Next it fulfills you - you can even feel it physically bring you joy. And lastly people let you know. Listen for the feedback, it's likely there so pay attention to claim your own superpower. It's part of why you're here.Thanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.

Turns out she's a great listener. People confide in her and she honors their confidence. Karen Hacker also has the superpower of faith. She could not have gone through losing six family members in seven years without God by her side. And even before that she was no stranger to grief. Karen and Rick's infant son Matthew died a couple of days after he was born. What do you do with all that pain? Well, it turns out you turn it into a superpower and help others discover and expand the hope you have. It's Hope in the Darkness, the promise of Romans 8:28 which is the book Karen wrote about it all.You can find Karen here:8:28 Hope websiteThe book on AmazonOn InstagramThanks for being part of the UY conversation.The Unabashed You website has a page for each guest of photos, quotes and a blog with embedded audio at unabashedyou.com. You can find the show on other podcast platforms. Want to lend your support and encouragement? We invite you to follow, rate, review and share.Social media (direct links):FacebookInstagramYouTubeIf you have questions or comments email us at: unabashedyou@gmail.com.We build upon on website visits, social media and word of mouth to share these episodes. We appreciate growth knowing these conversations help you think, celebrate who you are, and move you in some way.So be encouraged and continue to listen, read and be inspired.