Yes You Are Brave

Going after your dreams takes faith and a whole lot of courage. Fear is going to creep in all the cracks, when it is not breaking down the front door. Because we have this great big amazing goal, and we are terrified that we are going to fall flat in the mud. Then what?! Worse than failing we might just have to accecpt help from those around us. And that dent in our pride might actually kill us. ----more---- Yes, this is dramatic. But asking for help is something most of us are terrible at. we run from even the possibility of needing help. And sometimes we fight the offered backup plan or safety net so much we lose track of our actual goals. ----more---- This week we talk about being brave enough to accept the safety net so we can get on with our dreams.  As always follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram @yesyouarebrave  

And now I am stuck. Why? Because I charged right in. I didn't stop to figure out the best way. Or even if it was possible at all. ----more---- Today we talk taking a moment to pause and plan. Because no matter what happens or how good of a plan we make, like is going to change and we are going to need to adjust. Yes, the plan was perfect. Yes, it was well thought out and we were making amazing progress towards it. Then things changed and now we need a new plan. ----more---- Join me as we take some time to be gentle with ourselves as we learn and grow into new life situations. And as always follow more of the journey to brave on socials at  @yesyouarebrave  on Instagram. 

How happy are you about the weather? You know with brown, not white ski slops, and snow in the South? ----more---- We all know there are things we cannot change. Mother Nature's current mood via the weather is definintely one of those things. It is a battle we often fight and one we can never, no matter how many times we suit up, we can never win. ----more---- Today at the start of a new year, let's shift and fight battles worth fighting. Pick battles we might actually be able to win. Because one of the biggest skills we can develop is knowing when to fight and fight like hell, and when to let it go. Join me for this week's episode.  For more Brave content, you can follow along on Social media @yesyouarebrave  

We all have dreams, and at times we lose sight of or stop actively working towards them. I am no exception to this. But in order for those dreams to actually happen, we must keep coming back. No matter how difficult or how long we were distracted. ----more---- This baby episode is a recommitment to this podcast and my dreams. I would love to know what dreams you are ready to jump back into. Let me know on Instagram @yesyouarebrave  

What makes you happy? What does success mean? ----more---- It is a simple answer to a pretty complex question. It means whatever we want it to mean. You as the master of your life get to decide what happiness looks like. You get to decide what success looks like. That is your right and privilege. Do not give it away. ----more---- You can be happy. You can be successful but only if you actually know what you are shooting for. And to do that you need to be brave enough to ask some questions. Questions about your opinions and beliefs around successful happy living. ----more---- Be bold. Be brave. Ask the question, and redefine happiness for yourself. ----more---- And as always follow more of the journey to brave on socials  @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. 

As the gatekeeper for your life, what are you allowing to come in? Why is it that good things always seem to happen for other people and not for you? ----more---- In this episode, we explore how we are the ones who keep good things out or let them into our lives. How we cannot have good if we make up our minds that we do not deserve it? ----more---- Come and see if you can see how you are the only one holding you back from good things. You can do it. You can be brave enough to allow the good into your heart and life. ----more---- As always follow more of the journey to brave on socials  @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. 

Welcome to chapter TWO! We are back! And excited to share with you a preview of the next chapter of the podcast. ----more---- First I share with you some exciting life updates, spoiler, I got married. Then I give a brief preview of the direction we are going to take in this new chapter of the podcast. Which includes: finding our courage in different stages of our lives, unplugging so we can live in real life, exploring where we live, taking time to adjust to our life changes, and more. ----more---- Come join me on this next exciting part of our journey to brave. Remember you are wonderful and worth the effort. Follow more of the journey to be brave on social media  @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. 

We all have fears. Big ones and small ones. Then there is the worst one. You know what I am talking about. The thing you fear the most. The one that causes the biggest dread. ----more---- It is a very natural reaction to just turn away from this fear. To ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist. It doesn't change it, or make it smaller. No instead it just grows while we are working to ignore it. ----more---- But what if we could face that fear, no matter how big, head-on? How might we change our lives if we could name and face and take the power back from our fear? ----more---- That is the topic of this episode. How we face and flip the script on our fears. You can do it. It is time to stop letting fear drive the bus and you can do it. Listen for more. ----more---- And as always follow more of the journey to Brave on socials Instagram  @findingpawnee or Facebook Finding Pawnee.

Are you feeling stuck? Today's episode is for me, so I can have some accountability. But there are lots of great things for you in it too.----more---- Let's face the fear of the edit together. I am writing a book and am at the point where it is time to edit. And edit a lot. But it is scary. We all reach places in our goals that are scary and we allow fear to keep us stuck.  If this is you no matter your goal I have some tips for you. First reach out for help, and accept the feedback that comes.  Realize there is no right or wrong answers, just answers Stop worrying It is ok to change your mind Set up some accountability for yourself including a plan, schedule and rewards.  Be in the scary.  Find balance and  Own the self-sabotage.  Life is amazing but it is hard. And to reach any of our goals we need to face the scary. But you are worth the effort. And in the end, there are no right tor wrong answers for your life, just answers. As long as you are doing things with intention and purpose you will make it. ----more---- Don't fear the Edit. And as always follow more of the journey to Brave on socials Instagram @findingpawnee or Facebook Finding Pawnee.

We all run out of motivation at times. And it is usually only part way to our goals when we do. So what do we do when that happens? When the well of motivation runs dry?  ----more---- Today we talk about rest instead of quitting, and how we can keep from giving up when we get tired, first by planning for rest. Then we need to stop beating ourselves up when we struggle—and then be patient with ourselves as we learn to rest. Set realistic expectations for yourself so you are not so frustrated.  ----more---- You are completely capable of doing all the great things you have set for yourself. And you can make those goals and dreams come true. But you will get tired and you will want to quit. That is just part of being human. It is ok to not be motivated, and want to stop. But you can keep going even if you don't want to. If you learn to rest instead of quit.  ----more---- As always follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram  @findingpawnee or Facebook Finding Pawnee.

Today we talk about peace and what it takes to make it. The word peacemaker can be daunting. It feels large and beyond our ability to achieve. But today we discuss things, doable things that can help us find peace in our lives and peace in the world. ----more---- Join us as we talk about simple ways of bringing peace into our lives. Avoid the fight for the fight's sake so that we can take a stand when it really matters and learn to disagree without being nasty. ----more---- As always follow more of the journey to Brave on Instagram @findingpawnee or Finding Pawnee on Facebook 

It is that time of year when everyone is setting goals. And I am a big fan of goals. But I am an even bigger fan of action. Of doing whatever it takes to make those goals happen. ----more---- Because setting goals is the easy part. We decide what we want and what we need to do to get there. But there is something that holds us back. A big scary something that keeps us from starting. ----more---- This week we are unpacking that big scary something. We are asking some questions to help us figure out why we aren't moving and start working through them. ----more---- You can do this. You can make all your dreams come true. And you deserve all the happiness in the world. You are worth the effort. I believe in you. ----more---- And as always if you want to follow more of the journey to be brave you can follow along on Instagram @findingpawnee. 

What do I want? This is a question I think we all ask or would like to ask if we could borrow some courage. I have found that many of my problems come from not being honest with myself. I could never find the happiness I was looking for because I couldn't admit to myself what I wanted. ----more---- This week we have a reflective episode to help you be brave enough to stop hiding from your reflection. To finally get real about what you want and where you are going. ----more---- And if you are feeling awful because you have been hiding, don't. Some of the scariest most difficult work we will do is in our own minds. It is okay to be afraid to move forward. Be scared and do it anyway. I am here to help you through that journey. ----more---- And as always if you would like to follow more of the journey to brave you can on @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

What makes you happy?  Do you know? And what are you doing to figure it out? ----more---- This week we are talking about finding joy. We all deserve to feel joy, and it is something we have more control over our happiness than we sometimes think. You can be brave and find your joy. Here are a few suggestions to find and use your joy to live a better life. ----more---- You are amazing my dear and you deserve to be happy. And you can be. Don't ever think less of yourself. Be bold and brave and go after what makes you happy. Find your joy, and use it to make your world a better place. You deserve it. ----more---- As always you can follow more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

The world is dark. This time of year, literally and metaphorically. But we can look for and find light in our lives. What is more, we can be the light in the dark that lifts other people. ----more---- Come listen and be bold enough not to give into the dark. ----more---- And as always follow more of the journey to be brave on social media @findingpawnee on Instagram or Facebook. 

In a world of labels, how do we see past them to the people? How do we give others the most needed and appreciated gift of being seen as a person and not a problem? ----more---- Today we talk about seeing past the labels to the amazing people underneath. I offer three simple but very effective ways to let people keep their humanity. Because we are all people and we like to be treated as such. We all need to be seen for who we are and not our choices. And like it or not we all have some things in common. ----more---- It isn't too difficult to keep our focus on people. But it does take some practice. And the more we practice the better we will get at it. Let's start developing the best gift we can give this season and always. ----more---- Life is about our connection with people and labels. Be brave and see the people. ----more---- As always come follow more of the journey to brave on socials. @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee 

Do you want to know how to be happy? I will tell you one sure way to find it easier. Be brave and let go of the crazy expectations for your life. ----more---- So many of us are running a race we never signed up for. And we feel like we are losing. Bad. That is because we are fighting tooth and nail to reach an ideal. A pretty picture if you will, and oftentimes times that picture isn't even one we want. ----more---- So let's talk about expectations and how putting them down, and letting them go can be one of the most difficult and most rewarding things we could ever do. It will also take some serious courage. But not to worry my dear, you have plenty of that. I am happy to help you find it. ----more---- As always come follow more of the journey to brave on socials. @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee 

The holidays are the most magical time of year. At least they can be. Or they can be the biggest nightmare of the year. It's usually a gamble on which. Depending greatly on how our family gatherings go. ----more---- Yes, we love family. We just don't always like them. Right!? Allow me to give a few tips to have a better holiday with your family. I guarantee no perfect anything, just some practical tips to have a better time. Shooting for perfect is a great way to fall on your face and be bitterly disappointed. ----more---- Join me as we talk about having a holiday plan. Not just the logistics. Though they do matter, especially your food and packing. But also preparing for the things we are pretty sure will happen. Even if we wish they wouldn't. ----more---- It's the little unsexy things that will make the biggest difference. Planning for time and space away, preparing outlets and responses, and setting firm boundaries. And having a plan for all the possibilities. And remember that if it causes only stress, it is ok to pass on the big family shindig this year.----more----As always come follow more of the journey to brave on socials. @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee 

It is episode 100!! Can you believe it? Not sure that I can. Today we are talking about some brave lessons learned from two years and a hundred episodes of the Yes You Are Brave Podcast. ----more---- We are all brave, but that courage can ebb and flow. Sometimes there is no dragon to big or scary to fight. And other times it is all we can do to get out of the house. Have some grace and patience with yourself. Because each time you change, the brave that is needed for your life changes as well. And it is uncomfortable. ----more---- Sometimes you get stuck. You need to reach out for help. Sometimes you just need to go to bed and try again tomorrow. Come with me to explore the biggest lessons of the first hundred. And remember that Yes You Are Brave. ----more---- As always come follow more of the journey to brave on socials. @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee 

Welcome to the Day of the Dead! Where we remember family and what they mean to us. ----more---- Today we explore the legacy that we are left and what we choose to accept as our legacy. We get to choose what and how we remember.   

Take a break but don't quit. It has been a minute. Life got hard and I needed to step back for a few days. But I am back to show you that you are worth the effort. To be your cheerleader and help you keep moving forward, even if it is millimeters at a time. ----more---- When life gets hard, take care of yourself. But don't give up on your dreams because it is hard. Don't stop dreaming just because your heart gets broken. Instead, take a moment then start again. And again. And again. You can do this. ----more---- As always you can follow more of the journey to Brave on social media @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee

How happy are you willing to be? How committed to being miserable are you?  Most people will claim they want to be happy. But most people aren't willing to make simple changes to actually be happy. The truth is that happiness is not nearly as complicated as we often make it out to be. ----more---- To be fair, happiness is a bit of an abstract concept. And it can be hard to find real-world, concrete things to do to find it. This week we explore a few simple, practical ways to be happy. Join me to find out. ----more---- And as always follow along on social media for more of the brave journey  @findingpawnee on Instagram and Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

There are not too many things in life that we can predict. But one thing that we know is coming, a change of season. Summer fades to fall and fall ends in winter. Every year. And it can be easy to focus on what you are losing instead of what you are gaining. ----more---- This week we take a practical look at preparing for the changing season so we can enjoy it more. Come join me as fall arrives. And as always follow the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram and Finding Pawnee on Facebook 

Ever find yourself hating that co-worker who is just so damn happy all the time? Like nobody is that positive all the time. I hear you. I used to be so annoyed with happy people. Mostly because I was jealous. I wanted to be happy and positive, but that cloud seemed to follow me around. ----more---- Now I realize that positive isn't just something that happens. Well maybe for a select few, but only a few. For the rest of us, it is work. Lots of work done intentionally to develop a positive attitude. But you can be more positive if it is what you want. And I am here to help you figure out how. ----more---- Listen in this week for practical tips on making the switch from Negative Nancy to maybe not Polyanna, but a realistic middle. You can do this. ----more---- And as always follow more of the journey to be brave on social media @findingpawnee and findingpawnee on Facebook. 

Is forgiveness really as hard as we make it? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. In part 3 of our conversation on forgiveness, Barbara helps us see how simple forgiveness can be. ----more---- Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group facilitator. She leads online "Forgiveness Field" workshops and courses on mental and emotional well-being. She works in private practice internationally and on bespoke retreats in rural Somerset in the UK. Barbara is also a musician and singer-songwriter and has recorded several CD albums and singles including her Song for International Peace. Her newest album and her next book are due to be released in 2023.----more---- Need more info about Barbara, Visit Forgiveness Made Easy Website. Or to book a coaching call click here. Follow her on socials, Instagram: @barbara_j_hunt Twitter:  https://twitter.com/barbaraisha Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/barbara.j.hunt.14/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-hunt-81bb7720/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbara_j_hunt 

Why don't we forgive? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. In part two Barbara Hunt walks us through the reasons we struggle to forgive. ----more---- Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group facilitator. She leads online "Forgiveness Field" workshops and courses on mental and emotional well-being. She works in private practice internationally and on bespoke retreats in rural Somerset in the UK. Barbara is also a musician and singer-songwriter and has recorded several CD albums and singles including her Song for International Peace. Her newest album and her next book are due to be released in 2023.----more---- Need more info about Barbara, Visit Forgiveness Made Easy Website. Or to book a coaching call click here. Follow her on socials, Instagram: @barbara_j_hunt Twitter:  https://twitter.com/barbaraisha Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/barbara.j.hunt.14/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-hunt-81bb7720/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbara_j_hunt 

What is forgiveness and why do I need it? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. Barbara Hunt guides us to a better understanding of what forgiveness is and why it is essential. ----more---- Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group facilitator. She leads online "Forgiveness Field" workshops and courses on mental and emotional well-being. She works in private practice internationally and on bespoke retreats in rural Somerset in the UK. Barbara is also a musician and singer-songwriter and has recorded several CD albums and singles including her Song for International Peace. Her newest album and her next book are due to be released in 2023.----more---- Need more info about Barbara, Visit Forgiveness Made Easy Website. Or to book a coaching call click here. Follow her on socials, Instagram: @barbara_j_hunt Twitter:  https://twitter.com/barbaraisha Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/barbara.j.hunt.14/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-j-hunt-81bb7720/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@barbara_j_hunt 

We have all been told that we should follow our intuition. Go with your gut! But what no one tells you is how. Or that following your intuition is a skill. Good news, if it is a skill, you can learn it. ----more---- Today we talk about learning how to follow your intuition so you can start living a more authentic life. You don't need outside validation. You can know from the inside out. ----more---- As promised the link for episode 35 Brave Enough to Explore the Resistance. And as always follow more of the journey on Instagram @findingpawnee 

How do you protect your peace? It is a topic that many people are struggling to find answers to. And the first step is to make room for peace in your life. Make a place for peace to be felt and then welcome it when it comes. ----more---- There is also a need to be patient with yourself. You are only human and you will make mistakes. You will be impatient. But that doesn't mean you can't have peace. Just because it isn't there all the time doesn't mean it can't be there more often than not. ----more---- As always follow the journey on social media. @findingpawnee on Instgram.. 

Ready to invest in your health? Today we talk with Rachel who is a functional medicine and holistic health coach that works with a network of clinicians to provide her clients with lab testing, treatment plans, supplement protocols, and health coaching. She works with a wide variety of people who struggle with thyroid conditions, gastrointestinal problems, hormone concerns, or autoimmune conditions.----more---- Rachel has a degree in psychology and studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to receive her health coaching certification. She is currently studying to take the board exam through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching at the end of this year. She has experience in women's health and weight loss coaching and has worked with a variety of functional medicine and naturopathic doctors. She is originally from Georgia but moved to Utah two years ago to pursue her passion for outdoor adventures in the mountains. Learn more about Rachel on her website www.rachelclairehhc.com. ----more---- Feeling inspired to take action? You can get in touch with Rachel for a free consultation. You can follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rachelclaire.hhc/  or Instagram @rachelclaire.hhc . You can also send her an email at rachelclaire.hhc@gmail.com ----more---- Remember you are brave, brave enough to invest in your health. 

Are you living or just alive? Sometimes we treat life like it is a waiting area. And we just sit around basically waiting to die. We exist. That's it. Life is empty and meaningless because we are not filling it with things that make our heart happy. ----more---- Today take another lesson from the cutest rescue dog and stop treating our lives like they are over. To run down the street even if it is just for a little ways. And to make time for the things that make us happy. Take a listen and get living. ----more---- As always follow along for more on social media. @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

This is a three-part brave. First, you have to be honest with yourself about what you want. Decide what you want. That can also be a brave thing to do. Then you have to make an imperfect plan and start moving because there is no perfect plan. 

Life gets heavy sometimes. Let's be real and honest. It gets hard and it can feel like we are not going to make it through. My life is no exception. It got really heavy this week.----more---- But through the hard, we have to be brave enough to believe we will make it through. That we are strong enough to weather this storm. That things will get better. You are not alone. You can do this. 

No. It is crazy how two letters can be a whole sentence. And one of the most powerful sentences in our language. There is an amazing power in saying no. In putting up that boundary and sticking to it. ----more---- Today we talk no. And a few of the benefits and results of saying no. Image where your life could go, the things you could say yes to if you said no a little more often. ----more---- Come explore no, and as always follow for more of the journey to brave  @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

You are amazing and you need to see that. Take some time to celebrate the progress you are making.   

Let's learn from the moon. She is up there steady and bright waiting to teach us. Today we talk lessons from the moon on being brave, to the sound of crickets singing in the background. ----more---- You are brave. 

When you set out to fix your problems, do you actually know what they are? I am serious, have you asked the questions to get to the root of the problem? Or are you treating surface symptoms with no result? ----more---- This week we look at asking and then asking again to get down to the real problem. Once we are sure what the problem is then the solutions will be easier to find and more effective.  ----more---- As always follow the journey to be brave on socials @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

Not all decisions are the same. And often we make one only to realize it wasn't the best choice for our situation, but then we feel stuck. We spent time and effort getting there and changing the direction we are going makes us feel dumb. But the quality of our lives while not ruined, is not what it could be when we stay in the blah instead of shifting the direction we are headed. ----more---- Don't settle for meh when you can have better. It will be a pain but the act of changing is always worth the effort. Because you are worth the effort. ----more---- As always follow more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

It is time to stand up and be your real amazing self. You have so many talents and gifts that can bless the world. But are you hiding them? ----more---- Today we talk about owning our gifts, our talents, and yes our awesome. You are doing better than you think. You have more skills and talents than you realize. It doesn't do anyone any good for you to bury those talents. You can do some incredible things, and help lots of people if you can get over your own hang-ups.----more----  You are awesome!! End of discussion. But it can be hard to shift your mindset to accept that. Join me for some simple tricks and tips on how to start owning your awesome. ----more---- And as always you can follow more of the journey to brave  Instagram @findingpawnee

It is time to stop letting fear win and chase your dreams. You know enough to start. It may not feel like the truth but it is. You know enough, it is ok to learn as you go and you are more capable than you could ever imagine.  ----more---- No one starts as an expert. But no one becomes an expert if they don't start. There will be a dozen reasons to not do something. And there will be a dozen more, better reasons to do it.  ----more---- Start moving toward your dreams. You can do this. Let's roll.  ----more---- Follow more of the journey to brave @fingngpawnee on Instagram.

Are you getting old or growing older? Are you willing to keep growing regardless of what other people around you are doing? ----more---- Let us discuss this. Time is going to pass no matter what we do, but how we grow and change is up to us. We get to become whoever we want. But becoming requires growth. ----more---- So be intentional and grow. ----more---- As always follow the journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee. ----more---- The links I promised episode 070 Brave Enough to Set Boundaries with Kristi Modero  and Episode 012 Brave Enough to Address your Mental Health

Happy can be scary. And if we have built a pattern of misery it can feel super odd to be happy. To allow ourselves to change and grow. You can do it with some work and by taking some amazing advice. ----more---- Today we have a guest. Mattia Maurée has an amazing story, they come to share how they have learned to be brave enough to embrace joy. Mattia is a composer and coach for those with Autism and ADHD. They have a Podcast called The Longer Road that focuses on struggles with multiple marginalized identities. ----more---- Get to know Mattia better at https://mattiamauree.com on Instagram @audhdflourishing or listen to The Longer Road Podcast

Fear is something that we all face. And let's face it there is lots to be afraid of in the world. But are you carrying more than you need to? ----more---- In this episode, we talk about fear. More specifically we talk about the difference between our fears, and the fear of others. It may sound crazy but there is a good chance you are living with a fear that isn't really yours. Carrying an unnecessary weight. ----more---- Let's explore fear and see what we can do to face it. Or put it down if it is not ours. It is an important step on this brave journey. ----more---- And as always you can follow more of my journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee. 

Life is hard and it is easy to feel like it has broken you. It is easy to take on the label of broken. But what if we didn't have to accept the label of broken? What if we could decide that just because we feel broken doesn't mean it has to become who we are?  ----more---- Let's talk broken. And the things in life that make us feel that way. But along with that, we will talk about how we can choose to think of ourselves as broken, or as just feeling that way. Because feelings are facts. And we are in charge of our own lives and how we think of ourselves.  ----more---- Join me today and every Wednesday to explore brave and how we can continue our journey to being the brave person we want to be. And follow more of my journey to be brave on Instagram @findingpawnee.

How often have you not done something because you didn't think you could do it perfectly? If you are anything like me, that is a much higher number than I care to admit. But we all do it. ----more---- We don't do things because we are worried about how they will be received or what we will look like. We just aren't as put together as we would like to be and so we don't show up at all. ----more---- This week we talk about showing up anyway. Even if we don't feel like it. Even if we are dressed wrong for the occasion. Show up and do hat you can do. It had the potential to change lives. Yours included. ----more---- As always follow more of the journey to Brave on Instagram  @findingpawnee.

Storytime: let's talk about a famous ship. Famous but for all the wrong reasons. Most of the reasons being that red flags were carefully and collectively ignored. The result, I'm sure you can guess. a Big beautiful brand new ship sitting at the bottom of the sea.  ----more---- But how do we relate this story to us? We aren't ships. Or are we? Today we explore how we can call out those who are pushing an idea or picture that isn't going to work. Even if that person is us.  ----more---- Come listen to this episode and decide if your ship is sea-worthy. And follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee. 

If you are willing to learn anyone, or anything can teach you. If you are not, well no one can.  ----more---- Learning is a curve and each time we take on something new we have to make our way up that curve to competence. Cue a dog and a much steeper curve than anticipated.  ----more---- This week we take a little different format and learn from my rescue dog. There are lots of little lessons. Take what you need. Leave what you don't.  ----more---- And as always follow me on social for more of the journey to be brave.  @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

How do you see the world? Are there fields of gold or fields of weeds?    How we choose to see the world has a huge impact on our lives and our happiness. Some will tell you the world is all weeds and expect you to see just that. But the fact of the matter is you find what you look for. Period.  ----more---- But no worries if you are not naturally a rainbows and sunshine person. You can still shift your perspective and learn to see gold where others see only weeds. It is a brave mindset to adopt, but you are brave.  ----more---- Join me in choosing to see the good, being grateful, and slowing down. You have got this.  ----more---- And follow more of the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

What are boundaries and why do they matter? Today we talk with Kristi and get real honest about the good, bad, and ugly of setting boundaries.  ----more---- If you are struggling to set healthy boundaries with your family or to keep them, then this episode is for you. Kristi shares her story of building boundaries over a long period of time.  ----more---- Listen and realize that you deserve to be treated better, but chances are you will have to teach them how to treat you. Your ripple effect of standing up for yourself is bigger than you know. And explore the holy trinity of manipulation.  ----more---- Kristi is a wife, mom, podcaster, HR professional, and an all-around amazing person. You can listen to her podcast Awaken the Extraordinary on Apple, Google, Amazon, and Spotify  You can also follow her on Instagram @itsacutallykristi  ----more---- And follow more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on IG. 

We all struggle and we all have fears. But what are your struggles? And What are your fears? Can you give them a specific name?  ----more---- It can be hard to find solutions when we are not clear on the problem. Over and over again we try to work through a vague situation and we get frustrated because we can't seem to find a solution that fits.  ----more---- What we really need is to name the problem and then look for the solution. That way we can actually find what we are looking for. Come listen and join in this conversation about brave.  ----more---- And as always follow more of the journey to brave @findingpawnee on Instagram. 

You matter my dear. Do you hear me? You matter and you deserve to be loved and cared for. By others yes but most importantly by you.  ----more---- Let's talk about a brave that is not obvious. The brave that it takes to put yourself first. To take care of yourself first so you can be the best version of you. It's not a loud or flashy brave. But this quiet soft brave is super important.  ----more---- Come join the conversation and see how brave can look like so many things including putting yourself first.  ----more---- And follow more of the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram.