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One unwritten musical. Twelve courageous women. And stories that created healing beyond imagination. What if those detours in your life—the ones that seem like they're taking you off course—are actually preparing you for your true destiny? In this episode, I reveal how my journey as a storyteller began decades ago with a musical that was never produced, and how that seemingly "failed" project became the first stepping stone toward "Become Empowered"—a book that turned into a movement. Exactly one year ago today, "Become Empowered: Echoes of Grace and Strength" was released into the world—an anthology that has since created deep healing, unexpected reunions, and lasting impact in ways I never could have imagined. But the road to this book started over 30 years ago, when my husband challenged me to write a musical script that I thought I couldn't write. Join me as I share how reluctance turned into revelation, how each "failure" led to something greater, and how storytelling—first as an actress, then as a writer—became my purpose. Because we must become the person we are meant to be to live the life we are destined to live. This is a celebration of courage, healing, and the power of saying "yes" to your calling.   Website: https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SabineKvenberg LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinekvenberg/ Free Masterclass:  The 4-Step to Speak Like A Pro and Get Clients. Lifewave: https://www.lifewave.com/healthyandwealthy   Support this Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/become/support/ THANK YOU.

Feel like your life could use a little spring cleaning? Now it's the perfect time to hit the reset button on your life and business. Let's discuss three essential strategies to declutter your mind, goals, and daily habits." It will make your life feel lighter and brighter. Join our Free Become Empowered community:  https://bit.ly/TheJourneyCommunity For more information or to book Sabine for your next event go to: https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SabineKvenberg        Transcript: Feel like your life could use a little spring cleaning? Now it's the perfect time to hit the reset button on your life and business. Let's talk about three essential strategies to declutter your mind, your goals, and your daily habits. It will make your life feel lighter and brighter. Hello, and welcome to my podcast, Become Empowered. My name is Sabine Kvenberg, founder of Impact Communication Coaching. In this podcast, we talk about how to become empowered in our personal and business lives. I feature interviews with successful individuals from various industries who discuss their professional and personal journeys, how they overcame adversities, and the strategies they used to achieve their goals. We must become the person we are meant to be to live the life we are destined to live. The content will inspire you to reach your aspirations and become the best version of yourself. Thanks for tuning in and supporting this podcast. And don't forget to follow our show so you won't miss when we release a new episode. As always, we would appreciate it if you could give us a 5-star rating and leave a review. Now, without any further ado, let's dive into the show. Spring cleaning for Q2 success. Are you ready for some Q2 strategies to win the game? Because at the end, it is a game that we play. And if we also approach it in that playful way, not taking ourselves too serious all the time and say, hey, let's have fun. Because too often, that is the first thing. We don't put the fun in there and then it becomes painful. and hard. Most importantly, don't get lost in a maze of to-do lists. Can anybody relate to that? I certainly have to raise my hand. And if I show you right now, the sticky notes that I have in my hand from a meeting that I had earlier, then it's like, oh, I'm going back down that old road. But I also will give you some solutions to that problem. So stay tuned right here with me. Okay. Maybe you can get lost in a maze of piles of paper. Well, maybe your office is not looking like that. Okay. I sure hope so. But I wanted to give you that visual to see how does it make you feel? Right. It's like, Ooh. It's overwhelming. And don't get lost in a maze of demands from others. Ooh, that is a big one. And that demand can come from many different areas. It can come from your coworkers, from your boss, from your clients, from your family, from your friends. So many demands on you. And that sometimes can get us lost in the maze. Ooh clutter, that is a big one. And then the other is the many yeses we give. If we say yes, yes, yes, yes, yes to so many things, we also say no to the others. Now with that said, do we always have a straight line to the target? No, we don't. We do have Sabine Kvenberg (03:56.709) once in a while, a few detours, as you can see there, but we will reach our target at not getting lost in the maze and end up at dead ends. So when your brain is cluttered with excessive thoughts, worries, or a lack of organization, it can lead to difficulties in focus, decision making and overall cognitive function, potentially increasing stress and anxiety. And let me tell you, I have been there. And sometimes we have to declutter our life. So are you ready to do some spring cleaning? Before we go, and before I share with you all the things that I developed and discovered and implemented, let me share with you a story. The other day I was listening to a podcast and one of my favorite podcasts, Jenna Kutcher, I followed her for many, many years. And I just love her personality and what she does. And she's always very hands on. She's just one of those girls, coaches that shares what's on her sleeve. And she talked about spring cleaning and decluttering. And I thought to myself, that was a great, great, great reminder. And I was so thankful because the longest time I had clutters on my desk, in my bins. because there's always something, there's so many things that I have to do, right? There are so many things that I have to accomplish. There are so many things that I thought, all right, I'll do it later. And what's happening? Sabine Kvenberg (06:23.888) those papers and those piles just accumulated. And what happens is it really gets heavy on your shoulders. It was just weighing down on my shoulders. But most importantly, what you saw, our brain can only comprehend so much. And when there are things, when there are piles sitting, And when there's things from even way, way, way back, it all is stored in our brain. And eventually like the subconscious mind, yeah, you have to do this. Yeah. Later. you have to do this. Yes. Later. So what I started doing besides getting rid of those piles and finally filed that way, I saw all the binders from all the years, me developing my business. And I thought to myself, I, maybe I look at it later. Maybe it comes very handy. Maybe. But I also have to let you know that things changed. What worked 10 years ago doesn't work today. So you have to adjust and adapt. But what's still there are the binders that took up space in my office and space in my little brain because it still was there in the background, right? Thinking, should I look at it? Right? So here I was this weekend and I did some spring cleaning in my office. One of the things was a pile, a pile of business cards. And some of them were nicely organized. that was from this event. that was from last year. that was from two years ago. That was the podfest from three years ago. That was, my God, that was an event I attended 10 years ago. Do you think Sabine Kvenberg (08:47.189) These people still exist. They still have the websites. And here was my thinking. Why did I kept them, keep them? Why have I not thrown them away? Because I thought, yeah, there will be some time to enter them into my email list, right? We all have that thinking, but I've never done it. But here's another way. And Like I said, things have changed. How emails worked 10 years ago, they don't work like this today. You may have a huge list, but it doesn't do you any good if they don't open your email. And if you put them in now, they don't even remember you. And who is that? And then I have to, I have to look at myself. I don't like to be put in to email lists. And this is one of the solutions actually that I'm going to share with you later on about cleaning up your email list. But I don't like that. And then I delete or sometimes I even if it comes, keeps on going, I report them spam. And when you report them spam, it's not good for your list. So what I've learned now is be present with the ones that you have. So here's what I did. I took all the business cards. I had a trash can here and I put them all in here. Sabine Kvenberg (09:58.443) Wow, that was liberating. And here's what I did with my old binders. I had an empty bin and I put them all in there. Now, why did I do this? Because right now I'm writing a book and I thought to myself, well, maybe I need to go back and have some references. However, I know they are not important anymore to take up space in my office. So I put them all in and put that bin nicely organized in a closet that I'm not using. So it's out of sight, but I still know if I need it, it's there. And I did the same thing with like, I had envelopes. I'm not using envelopes anymore. So I had like two stacks of envelopes. I kept a few, the others. I put in plastic bins or bags go to goodwill. Some may still use it, right? Maybe they have a business and they put flyers in there. Great. So I do something good. So that in and of itself, I cannot tell you how liberating it was. Sabine Kvenberg (11:24.145) I felt so much lighter. And that is the power of spring cleaning. And here are three strategies to get more done. Declutter, delete, delegate. And starting out with declutter. I just want you to look at the picture. What do you feel? when you see these pictures. What do feel? I mean, we all feel something different, but it's something like heavy or ugly or just not good, right? Now, on the contrary, how do you feel when you see this picture? For me, it's like breathing. It's kind of, that looks good. It gives you a good feeling because now I know, I know where things are. It's just so much nicer. Now, how about that with your office, right? It's just, it's bugging you down. And my, my office didn't look like that. So, but just to give you that, that picture of, of heaviness and overwhelm, or how about that? It gives you space. And this is with everything. We have to create space for us to be creative, space for us to get things done. And that is the power of spring cleaning. Now you may have everything decluttered, right? You got rid of the piles of paper. You got everything packed away. Let's look at the elephant in the room, shall we? How can we avoid future clutter? And that is even more important than everything that we have done this far. You may have cleaned up your office and I have to raise my hand. Who hasn't been there? Sabine Kvenberg (13:18.091) you got everything straightened out. You got everything clean. But a few weeks later, it just looks the same. That was me. That was me. And the reason being is we don't have a system. So step number one, we have to get organized and it can look many different ways. One have a filing system. It can be a physical system. It can be both a physical system and also a digital system. But especially when papers come in to your office, a mail, a letter, we still get mail, right? Or something that you picked up, something that you want to look later, or some important stuff. Maybe you still have. physical bank statements, you know, everybody is different. It has to be packed away, right? So make sure you take the time and get it organized. or in your drawers. Hey, don't we all have those drawers that, okay, I don't know what to do with this little thing. Let's put it in there. We all have the junk drawers, right? But eventually it's overflowing. And yes, I'm raising my hands. I had it all so nicely organized. But at one point or another, it's like, oh, let me put this in real quick. And then there's so many other things on top of those nicely organized things. And again, what I shared with you earlier is our brains cannot handle the clutter. It's all there, but in the back of my mind or in the back of our minds, the back of your mind is, yeah, what did I do with that connector? What did I do with that? Sabine Kvenberg (15:06.123) thumb drive that had very important stuff on it, right? Now make sure that you have a designated area where you put all your thumb drives. So you don't have to think about that. That frees up that space in your brain that now is free for creative thinking. And most importantly, planning. We got to plan ahead. And when you do those things, when you get organized, That is the first step to be more productive, to get more done. Step number two, adopt a new end of day habit. For me, that was a very important step. And that one thing that I did is I want to have a clear desk. Even if I maybe don't have time to put everything or file everything away. At least my desk is clear and I have a designated bin where I put things to take care of the next day. But I have an end of the day habit and that could be a clean desk. It could be a couple other things. You, you are you. You know, I am me. That was me before. And when you get up the next day and you see that you don't even want to get into your office. And maybe it's not you. I'm not saying that you may have that. Ah, beautiful office, right? But what feels better? The before the after, right? The after, of course. It again gives me that breathing. It just lifts something off my shoulders and makes me want to come into my office and start my day because now I can start my day being creative. So these are the strategies to get more done. And we talked about the decluttering process. So, so, so important. Now let's look at delete. What do we need? Sabine Kvenberg (17:20.503) delete. Number one, that's a big one, emails. As I mentioned earlier, nowadays we got so many emails and that is almost a burden. For the more mature audience, can you think back at the time where the World Wide Web just started and AOL came online with dial in using the it took forever. And then finally you have, you've got mail. Whoa. Wow. You've got mail. that was exciting. You couldn't wait to open up your emails, right? somebody sent me a digital mail. that was the most exciting things of your day, right? Now those days are long gone. And now it's like, how can I declutter? How can I delete? There are actually services out there that help you get unsubscribed from emails that put you in their list automatically. Because there are tons of organizations out there that sell your information, including your emails. So I'm using now a organization. I'll share it with you. And they help me get off lists and being deleted on those lists. But there are still things that we have to do because there's still people that we communicate with that sent us emails and we have to delete them. Otherwise you end up with thousands upon thousands. And again, Sabine Kvenberg (19:11.665) That's one of the things that I did when I started my decluttering process, my spring cleaning. I went in and very briefly looked at the most important ones. And then, you know, what I had to do, it was painful, but I had to click the delete all. 925. Now, could there be an important email in there? Possibly. But you know how liberating it is if you only have 50? Very much so. Okay, what else can we delete? Delete some of your yeses and say no, because for every yes you give or every yes means you have to say no to something else. Right. And we think, my gosh. What if this person that I just said yes to, maybe one day becomes famous? Or that could be an opportunity. Or, well, I want to network with this group and I want to say yes to, yeah, I'm helping you. Yes, I say yes to, of course I'm there for you. That would take away time. for what you really want to do. Now, I'm not saying eliminate all, but you have to discern which project you say yes to and which project you say no to. That is also a very important part of the spring cleaning. And then you have to let go of stuff you don't need any longer. Like I shared with you earlier, the business cards that I collected over the years that I have never followed up with the contacts that I have never followed up with that are never entered into my email list. And that probably half of them don't exist anymore. And even though I thought, well, maybe no, forget about it. Get rid of them. Even your closet, how many dresses or pants or Sabine Kvenberg (21:46.731) jackets are still hanging in your closet that you haven't worn for several years. You may think, well, maybe one day I can fit into it anymore. Or well, maybe in 10 years or maybe in 20 years, I have a reunion with my class and I could show off in that dress. Forget about it. Right? Now, if it's a sentimental piece from a loved one that is no longer there, I do have a dress from my mother and I probably will keep that. But that's okay. That's a sentimental reason. But there's so many things that I'm not wearing. And when you get rid of it, you make space for new things, for new dresses, right? Or in your office, make space for new things to come into your life and your business. And then the last thing, delegate. So how can we delegate things? Well, there many different ways. Ask for help. One way can be get a virtual assistant. And you know, you can start out in very many different various ways. I used to have a virtual assistant who just did a couple posts for me. in my social media. That is one way. Now I have a beautiful, wonderful, wonderful virtual assistant, Sabrina, who's helping me with many other tasks besides doing and helping me with my social media, but also being here in my community as we grow and is also doing other things for me. So that might be a way. for you to get help. But if you are not there yet, it's okay. You can exchange services. So maybe someone is good doing social media and you are not, but someone is not good with the finances or someone is not good with online, whatever you do. So you can say, Hey, how about I will do this for you and you do that for me. Sabine Kvenberg (24:16.71) All right. Everybody has something that they are good at, but not so much with the other. So that's a possibility. And that's when you work with your colleagues. That's when you work with someone that you met in your networking group and you just exchange you, you bother, so to speak. So you don't have to pay anybody and they have to don't have to pay you. Or simply ask your family or friends, hey, and I know some of you have a family member who is good doing the online stuff. Ask them. They're happy to help you. Right. But that is important. At one point, if you want to grow, if you want to keep your sanity, ask for help. So Those are the strategies to get more done. Declutter, delete, delegate. And these are the results you're going to get. Instead of ending up the end of the day with thousands of sticky notes and being totally exhausted, you have extra time to just chill. Right? Now, you know me. Action creates change. Only if we take action. So here we go. Number one, set a date and put it on your calendar. Sabine Kvenberg (26:41.576) And I wrote, let's do it now. So I want each one of you to take out your calendar, either your physical calendar or your digital calendar, and look for a date that you will do your spring cleaning, applying all the things that we talked about that you've learned. Okay? Let's do it now. Second, make a commitment to always end the day with a clear desk or delete your email junk, right? Whatever it is for you. These are just examples, right? Wherever you are, right? If you run a physical business, I have done that too for many years. What could that be for you? Right. Always make sure to have a balanced, I don't think we have cash registered anymore, but you know, whatever you need to do at the end of the day that everything is accounted for. Right. And even if it's okay, make sure that at the end of the day, all the service get their tip, get their cash, whatever it is, we all have different things. But if you are working from home, can only tell you having a clear desk coming in in the morning makes a big difference. And number three, post your progress in our Become Empowered group under WINS and celebration. Okay. So post your progress in our Become Empowered group under WINS. Sabine Kvenberg (28:48.248) and celebration.  

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Become Empowered: Echoes of Grace and StrengthARE YOU READY TO UNLOCK YOUR INNER STRENGTH?Discover the incredible power of resilience, love, and transformation in this compelling anthology. Become Empowered is a collection of true stories from women who have found success and happiness by living a life that truly matters. These narratives offer a beacon of hope and inspiration, showcasing the journey of resilience and adversity each woman faced to step into her true purpose.Originating from the acclaimed podcast “BECOME,” which captivates listeners worldwide, this book presents a series of personal growth stories that resonate with smart women everywhere. It shines a light on overcoming life's storms, proving that with courage and determination, we can surpass our limits and live the life we deserve.Curated by Sabine Kvenberg, whose triumphant journey anchors this collection, Become Empowered features the experiences of twelve remarkable women who share their unique paths to growth and victory:Anne MokMonica RetchinLaura Mak QuistBianca BendraouiaAnna BrookKim GroshekDarlene GreeneVictoria OchoaBirgitta VisserAllison BladhRosalyn RourkeRena GreenbergThis anthology goes beyond mere storytelling; it's an invitation to engage with the transformative power of shared experiences. It's designed for anyone seeking motivation for personal growth, finding the courage to change, and embracing a journey of empowerment. Each chapter serves as a testament to the strength of women who have faced down adversity with resilience and love.Join a movement that celebrates not just surviving, but thriving. Become Empowered is a must-read for those on a path to a fulfilled and purposeful life.UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL AND BECOME EMPOWERED. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Send us a textJoin us on the Ella Go Podcast as we sit down with Vanessa Kavulish, a coach devoted to helping women break free from mental barriers and fully embrace their potential. Vanessa shares her journey of self-discovery and empowerment, starting with her weight loss journey and overcoming self-worth issues. She emphasizes the importance of the mind-body connection and how it impacts our overall well-being. Vanessa works with women to help them overcome limiting beliefs and negative self-talk, giving them permission to explore themselves and prioritize their own needs. TakeawaysThe mind-body connection is crucial for overall well-being and self-acceptance.Overcoming limiting beliefs and negative self-talk is essential for personal growth and empowerment.Giving yourself permission to explore and prioritize your own needs is key to living a fulfilling life.Surrounding yourself with experienced professionals and mentors can accelerate your growth and success.Dance fitness can be a powerful tool for self-expression and empowerment.CONNECT WITH VANESSAINSTAGRAMWEBSITEFACEBOOKYOUTUBEREBEL RISE PODCASTSupport the showIf you like this episode, please be sure to subscribe everywhere you listen to podcasts! FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM Check out the WEBSITE Help support this podcast by buying me a cup of coffee. I need it to stay awake editing! BUY ME COFFEE

Guest Jason Hill, the founder of the new Owwll App, shares his journey, why he developed the app, the ups and downs he encountered, and his mission to empower entrepreneurs. Find out how to connect more effectively, leveling the playing field in today's digital world. You're so close to getting in on the hottest, new, exclusive Owwll App. Apple users, here is the link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/owwll-instant-1-1-networking/id1604780109 Android users, here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=owwll.com I invite you to enter my invitation code "SK735729" for exclusive access and a FREE $10 to use to call anyone you'd like! In this episode of Become Empowered, Jason Hill, the founder of the innovative app Owwll, joins us to discuss how entrepreneurs and professionals can grow their networks faster and more effectively than ever before. Jason shares his personal entrepreneurial journey, the challenges he faced, and why he created Owwll. We dive deep into how the app's instant 1-on-1 private audio calls break down barriers, allowing users to connect with the people they want—when they want. This episode is a game-changer for anyone looking to build meaningful connections in a proactive and relaxed way without the noise of traditional social media. Want to support this podcast?  Click here   Connect with Sabine https://talktosabine.com Sabine Kvenberg Resources  Social Media Sabine Kvenberg on Instagram Sabine Kvenberg on Linkedin Watch the episode on YouTube https://x.com/sabinekvenberg    

In my recent interview with Jeff Savage, we delved into his multifaceted career as a voice actor, author, and marathon runner. Jeff shared insights into his journey from working in the film and music industries in Hollywood to establishing his own voice-over studio, Jeff Savage VO Studio, where he serves clients worldwide. A significant portion of the conversation revolved around Jeff's passion for health and fitness, which led him to become an avid marathon runner and OCR athlete. These experiences were the inspiration behind his book "Savage Resilience: Conquer Adversity and Be Your Own Hero," in which he explores the theme of overcoming challenges and becoming one's own hero. Jeff also co-authored "The Musical Imprint," with both books achieving #1 Bestseller status on Amazon. Jeff emphasized the importance of resilience in life, using marathon running as a metaphor for achieving long-term goals. https://jeffsavageonline.com https://www.instagram.com/jeffsavagefit/   Want to support this podcast?  Click here   Stay in touch with Sabine: Connect with Sabine Sabine Kvenberg Resources  Sabine's #1 bestselling book Become Empowered    

After decades of trying to be a good person and doing all the right things, Diana ended up exhausted, discouraged, and didn't enjoy life at all. Desperate to figure it out, she went back to school, got multiple certifications, learned from experts in psychology and coaching, and ultimately created her own mind renewal tool that changed every aspect of her life for the better! Today, Diana is on a mission to empower thousands of women to learn how to love life no matter what comes their way! Diana Swillinger is host of The Renew Your Mind Podcast, a business coach, an advanced certified life coach and founder of the Renew Your Mind Institute Coach Certification program. www.rympodcast.com  Instagram @dianaswillinger   Grab your copy of Become Empowered here   Connect with Sabine Kvenberg:  Sabine Kvenberg Resources  BECOME Podcast  Sabine Kvenberg on X Sabine Kvenberg on Instagram Sabine Kvenberg on Linkedin Watch the episode on YouTube

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In this special episode, Sabine delves into the origins and impact of her podcast, which ultimately led to the creation of her best-selling book, "Become Empowered: Echoes of Grace and Strength." Sabine shares a personal story about how the recurring word "become" awakened her at 3 AM, serving as a catalyst for both the podcast and her book. The episode offers a deep dive into Sabine's journey of self-discovery, the power of storytelling, and the transformative experiences of various women who contributed to her book. Sabine explains how a meeting with a colleague sparked the idea of using her podcast as a platform to share powerful stories of personal growth and resilience. Highlighting key events, such as speaking at the PodFest Expo and the subsequent creation of her podcast, Sabine emphasizes the importance of communication and connections in achieving one's creative and personal goals. Get in touch: Get your copy of Become Empowered: https://amzn.to/3U1Iv3d Free Resources: https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/resources Empowered Women on Purpose Call: https://calendly.com/coachsabine/ewopcall    Follow Sabine on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SabineKvenberg IG: https://www.instagram.com/sabinekvenberg/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabinekvenberg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SabineKvenberg Twitter X https://twitter.com/sabinekvenberg   Transcript: [00:00:00] Podcasts, books, and you. This episode will be quite different than all the previous ones. First of all, we will talk about those three things. Now you might wonder, what do I have to do with this? Well, let's wait and see. Well, let's begin with, So in today's episode, I will share with you how this podcast came about and how through this podcast the book Become empowered echoes of grace and strength real life stories Of women's transformation and triumph. And that book was released last week and became a bestseller. So let's stay tuned, and let's hear [00:01:00] the whole story. It all began when I was waking up in the middle of the night. Well, actually it was in the morning. It was three o'clock in the morning. And then this one word came through my mind again and again, become, become, become. I had to get up and write it down. I didn't know at that point that this will become a podcast and that this will turn into a book and that this also impacted you. So let's step back a little bit. I had a visit from a colleague and we kind of brainstormed together how we want to move forward with our online business. And it was such a great, great meeting but throughout that meeting, I [00:02:00] was sharing part of my story and I was singing a song to her Her eyes were getting this big. And she said, Sabine, you must share this. And then she asked me, what is it that I was teaching? What is it? What is the message that I wanted to share? And I said very clearly, we have to become the person we are meant to be to live the life we are destined to live. And that eventually became my tagline for this podcast, because I truly believe that there is greatness within each one of us. And I even wrote a book about it, or not about that, but rather, about the fact that we can [00:03:00] unlock that full potential that is within. So that's how it all began. And then now I found myself getting up early in the morning, become, become. And that's when I knew I have to start a podcast. You see, during that meeting with my friend, she also shared her story and It was a very empowering story of overcoming adversity, of overcoming divide. And I thought to myself, wow, a lot of people go through challenging times and they need to know that they are not alone, that other people went through the same or similar things and that there is always a way. a way out. There's always a light at the end of the tunnel. And so I wanted to share [00:04:00] that. Five years earlier, I met Chris Kremitsos, who is the CEO and founder of the PodFest Expo. Back then he invited me to attend the PodFest and I did. And I started a podcast right there and then, however, it was out of excitement and I'm this type of personality that, Ooh, I love challenges. I love new things. I love to create. So I created a podcast right there on PodFest or during PodFest, but of course I didn't have The why behind it, I wasn't quite sure why I started it and what the results I want to achieve with this podcast. And so when life stepped in, I abandoned that podcast. Nevertheless, Chris [00:05:00] stayed in touch with me and eventually he invited me to speak at the virtual podfest that now was only virtual because of the pandemic that happened. And then eventually I was invited to speak at the first in person event again. And that was actually exactly at the same time when I had this meeting with my friend and I had that epiphany of become and I knew then I needed to start that podcast. A few weeks after I attended the in person Podfest Expo where I spoke, I launched the first episode of Become. And that was almost two years ago, and that was in June of 2022 to [00:06:00] be precise. And ever since I had weekly episodes that I released, I interviewed individuals from all walks of lives who shared their experiences, their stories of overcoming adversities. And I mean, All kinds of adversities. And very soon this podcast became very popular and people wanted to share their stories, but I possibly couldn't get everybody on the podcast. So I thought, what else can I do? What is another outlet where can share stories? And that's when the idea was Bo born of creating a book. And I wanted to create a book in which I share my story, but also other people's stories. [00:07:00] And so I just put out the word. And what happened was very remarkable. People were excited to share their stories. And I started interviewing different individuals, and it turned out to be women that were drawn to this book project. And I curated 12 amazing women with 12 amazing stories that are so different from each other. And that turned into a book with the title, Um, Um, Become Empowered, Echoes of Grace and Strength, Real Life Stories of Women's Transformation and Triumph. And that book was released last week and became [00:08:00] an Amazon bestseller. Wow, I mean, this was an amazing journey, not only because I was able to share these stories, but also what happened through the journey of working together with these amazing women. You see, through the process of writing their stories, awful things started to happen in their lives. For some, it was a healing process. going through that story, sharing their story. Others, it started a new business. It started a new opportunity. I mean, I couldn't even have imagined what all happened through that process when I [00:09:00] began with it. And it was such a heartwarming and amazing, amazing experience for me as well. So now you may ask, Where do I come in? Well, you already have been sprinkled throughout what I have been sharing this far with you. Let me recap. First of all, you are here listening. That means you are a subscriber. You are a subscriber to this podcast. Perhaps this is the first episode that you listened to, and you listened to it because you bought the book. So you perhaps are a reader, or you are one of the podcast guests that I had in the [00:10:00] past, or you are one of the co authors. Or you are a fellow podcaster who was just drawn to this episode, or perhaps you have been following me on my social media, or you are in my universe one way or another. And perhaps, listen, perhaps you are being featured on my podcast in the future, or you are being featured in my next book. You see, there are so many connections and so many intertwines of things and situations and meetings. That is really fascinating to me. And that's why I entitled this episode, podcasts, books, and you, because on one level or another, [00:11:00] we all are connected. And once we realize that, we know that connections are the heart of everything. Connections and the communication is powerful. And when you combine those You can create anything. You can create podcast episodes. You can create a book. You can create blog posts. You can create whatever you want to create in your life. With the right communication and with the right connections. And I hope that you stay tuned, that you continue listening to this podcast and give some feedback. And I also hope that you get inspired to start something new [00:12:00] or to create something new, or just simply expand on what you already have. And if you feel you need more clarity on that. By all means. Get in touch with me. We can set up a complimentary session and I can perhaps help you get that clarity. Just go to talktosabine. com and schedule a time on my calendar. I am committed to help entrepreneurs to communicate better, to get their message out. And one way to do it is to know exactly who you are. where you are right now and have a clear vision to where you want to go because only with a clear vision [00:13:00] can we get the results that we want. The good book said without vision people will perish and if you translate that to your life, if I translate that to my life, I know I have to have a continuous vision for my life in order to experience my life to the fullest because if not, I might not perish from the earth tomorrow. I may, because we never know when it's our time, but by that it's, It was meant to perish from making a difference, perish from connecting with other people, perish from sharing your gifts and talents. And for those of you who know me, you know how passionate I am sharing [00:14:00] your gifts given to you by your creator, using the talent that you have to make a difference. I have done that all my life at the beginning, not consciously at the beginning. It was purely because I wanted to do what I love, not thinking about the impact that I made. So you see, I wanted to become an actress. I love to sing and perform and dance, but little did I know back then that it turned into a much greater vision. And you don't have to start with that bigger vision. Just a small one for you that you want to pursue right now. And once I was done with my career as a stage and TV actress, then it turned to becoming a director. And then it turned into becoming [00:15:00] a business owner, an entrepreneur, and a coach and a mentor. And I made a difference in so many young people's and adults lives. But the most important part, I always listened to that inner voice that we all have. What is next? What is mine to do? What am I here for? What is the next thing that I am called to do? And throughout my career as a performing arts studio owner, I was also developing something else. I started writing music. to the local church. And by the way, that is the story that I share in my book. become empowered, echoes of grace and strength, how I stepped into that next [00:16:00] calling. And when I finally did, it turned into creating more music, producing a CD, actually a couple, and sharing my musical message with the world. And then later on combining it with my message and with my teachings and my coaching that I do today. So this is what I wanted to share with you today, the story behind how everything started, how the podcast came about, how the book came about, but it just didn't start with just one thing. It's a chain of things. It's a chain of experiences. It's a chain of choices that we made. [00:17:00] And if I hadn't made the choice when I was a young adult to change careers from a desk job to becoming an actress. I don't know if I would be here today and recording this very episode. It's because all experiences and all choices are leading to the next. So my friend, I wish for you that You get the clarity, and if not, seek clarity, however it looks like for you. Find a mentor, or give me a call, or schedule a call on my calendar, and then start the process. No matter where you are, you don't have to figure it out. It doesn't have to be perfect. It wasn't perfect for me when I first [00:18:00] started out and figured it out. That is where you have to start because there is greatness within you. You have a gift, you have talent, use it. to make a difference. And if you enjoyed this episode today, I truly appreciate if you would take the time to go wherever you listen to the podcast, give us a five star. rating, and leave a short review. This helps to get the podcast out to more people. And of course, please share it with your friends or share it on social media. I appreciate it. I appreciate your support. Thank you. And last but not least in the show notes is the link to get your copy of Become [00:19:00] Empowered Echoes of Grace and Strength. And I hope you get inspired and be entertained reading these stories and perhaps it makes a difference to you. in your life, and you might want to even give it as a gift to a loved one. And if you listen to this episode right now, Mother's Day is just around the corner. So it turned out to be a great Mother's Day gift for sure. Thank you again. And until we see each other again, or you hear me again, always remember, Serve from the heart, follow your passion and live the life you imagine.

Is public speaking really feared more than death?Actually, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, 75% of people rank the fear of public speaking number one.Fortunately for our amazing Strong By Design audience, we have an expert public speaker on the show today.  Sabine Kvenberg is an author, actress, singer, songwriter, coach and amazing human being.Sabine shares her passion for coaching others to overcome their fears of speaking and performing in front of others to become their best selves. If you need that spark and courage to speak in front of others, you're in the right place. Plus, listen up closely as this is the first and only episode in nearly 7 years with a guest who sings during the interview!“We have to become the person we are meant to be, to live the life we are destined to live.”  -Sabine KvenbergTime Stamps   00:59 - Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' Podcast 2:38 - Meet today's special guest, Sabine Kvenberg 4:37 - Sabine's passion for public speaking: Innate or developed? 11:10 - Sabine on transforming fear of the unknown into fuel for dreams 14:52 - Real vs. Reel: The difference between live stage and filming 23:54 - Sabine recounts the moment that lifted her to new heights of success 29:02 - Just do it: The power of making things happen 34:31 - Sabine's success stories: Transforming clients into confident public speakers 38:50 - Sabine talks about her new book, 'Become Empowered,' and the inspiration behind it 45:32 - Discover how her podcast aims to empower listeners to take action and make a lasting impact 53:04 - The power of expertise: Why hiring a coach matters 55:04 - Where you can go to connect with Sabine Kvenberg, and level up your communication skills   Resources:·       SabineKvenberg.com Connect w/ Sabine:·       Instagram·       Facebook ·       YouTubeSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Uncover the unexpected connection between storytelling and empowerment and how it could transform your life and business. This surprising twist will challenge your perspective and leave you eager to dive into the power of your own story. Ready to unlock the key to fulfillment and purpose? Stay tuned for an eye-opening revelation that could change everything. In this episode of the BECOME podcast, host Sabine Kvenberg engages in a powerful conversation with guest Alison Bladh, delving into the transformative influence of storytelling and the pursuit of passion in both personal and professional spheres. Alison, a contributing author to Sabine's new book, Become Empowered, shares her personal journey, emphasizing the profound impact of aligning one's work with their passions. Through heartfelt anecdotes and meaningful insights, the episode highlights the cathartic and empowering nature of storytelling, inspiring listeners to embrace their own narratives as a catalyst for growth. The engaging dialogue between Sabine and Alison underscores the significance of resilience, purpose, and the positive impact of sharing and learning from personal experiences. With a focus on empowerment and fulfillment, this episode offers a valuable perspective on embracing storytelling as a tool for personal growth and living a purpose-driven life, making it a must-listen for creative individuals seeking empowerment through storytelling and a desire to make a positive impact.,In this episode of the BECOME podcast, host Sabine Kvenberg engages in a captivating conversation with guest Alison Bladh, a contributing author to Sabine's new book, Become Empowered. The episode delves into the transformative influence of storytelling and the pursuit of passion in both personal and professional spheres. Alison shares her personal journey, emphasizing the profound impact of aligning one's work with their passions. Through heartfelt anecdotes and meaningful insights, the episode highlights the cathartic and empowering nature of storytelling, inspiring listeners to embrace their own narratives as a catalyst for growth. The engaging dialogue between Sabine and Alison underscores the significance of resilience, purpose, and the positive impact of sharing and learning from personal experiences. With a focus on empowerment and fulfillment, this episode offers a valuable perspective on embracing storytelling as a tool for personal growth and living a purpose-driven life, making it a must-listen for creative individuals seeking empowerment through storytelling and a desire to make a positive impact. Challenges can indeed morph into opportunities, and in the face of hardship, there lies the potential for immense growth and evolution. In this episode, you will be able to: Unleash your personal power through the art of storytelling. Master the art of transforming your experiences into compelling stories. Discover effective strategies for conquering life's challenges and thriving. Cultivate personal and professional empowerment for a fulfilling life. Learn the secrets to successfully launching a book with multiple contributing authors.   My special guest is Alison Bladh Alison Bladh, an accomplished author featured in Sabine Kvenberg's upcoming book "Become Empowered," brings a moving and empowering story to the podcast. In her contribution titled "Through Tears and Triumph: A Journey of Healing and Empowerment," Alison shares her inspiring journey of resilience and self-discovery. Through her writing, Alison delves into the depths of adversity, portraying a tale of strength and purpose. Her unique international background and compelling storytelling make her an invaluable guest for today's discussion on the impact of storytelling on personal growth and empowerment. Alison's narrative resonates with diverse audiences, offering a perspective that fosters inspiration and strength in the face of life's challenges. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:01 - Introduction to the Become podcast 00:00:55 - New Book Release 00:04:03 - The Power of Storytelling 00:08:32 - Book Launch and VIP Guest List 00:21:50 - Serving from the Heart 00:23:15 - Pursuing Your Passion 00:25:40 - Living the Imagined Life 00:27:10 - Embracing Authenticity 00:28:45 - Final Thoughts   Join the VIP guest list for the book launch on April 24 by clicking the link below. This will give you the opportunity to be part of a special launch party, receive signed autographs, and have the chance to win prizes. https://www.sabinekvenberg.com/become-book-launch  Learn more about Empowered Women on Purpose, a transformative program designed for women ready to unleash their full potential and make a difference in the world. Click the link in the show notes to take the first step towards creating a life and business you love. TalktoSabine.com Join the Facebook group Become Empowered to stay updated and connected. https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeempowered    Connect with Alison Bladh on social media by searching for her name or visiting her website, alisonbladh.com, for more information about the book launch and other updates. https://www.instagram.com/alisonbladh   Transcription 00:00:01              Welcome to the Become podcast. My name is Sabine Kvenberg, founder of Impact Communication Coaching. In this podcast, we talk about how to become empowered in our personal and business lives. I feature interviews with successful individuals from various industries who discuss their professional and personal journeys, how they overcame adversities and the strategies they used to achieve their goals. We must become the person we are meant to be, to live the life we are destined to live.          00:00:38              The content will inspire you to reach your aspirations and become the best version of yourself. Thanks for tuning in and supporting this. Podcast and dont forget to follow our. Show so you wont miss when we. Release a new episode.          00:00:55              And as always, we appreciate if you can give us a five star rating and leave a review without any further ado. Now let's dive into the show. Hello and welcome. Today is April 4, 2024 and spring is in the air. And you know what happened in spring.          00:01:18              It's something new, something fresh, things are developing, flowers are sprouting, and there is a new beginning. In many, many instances, we look forward to new, exciting things to come into our lives. And one of the exciting things I want to share with you today, my new book become empowered, that will be released this month. On April 24, to be precise. That book came out of a long development and working together with twelve amazing contributing authors who shared their real life story.          00:02:09              In this book, including the one that I am sharing, we have 13 empowering stories that will not only entertain, but it will also help you understand. Oh wow. I'm not alone here. It's not just me that experiencing hardship and hard times, no, many others have gone before me and have experienced that and they share how they overcame it, their share their transformations and triumphs. And we hope that by sharing those stories you will inspired.          00:02:55              So today I actually want to talk about the power of stories and I have a surprise guest today who will share her experience by writing down her story and sharing the story publicly in this book. And when I work with my clients, I cannot emphasize enough how important stories are. We as human beings are hardwired to tell stories, to listen to stories, and to learn from stories. And if you are an entrepreneur, you know when you can share your message through a powerful story, you are able to transform more lives by teaching through stories. And you will also realize that you can connect with your ideal audience in a more powerful way.          00:04:03              And you also will realize that when you can share your story more effectively, you can turn prospects into clients. And when you have more clients, when you are able to help more people, you can make a bigger impact so stories have something profound. They share an experience. And we all love a good story, either reading it in a book, listening to it on a podcast, or in an audiobook, or watch a story unfold on tv or in a movie. You see, when you understand the power of stories and when you implement that into your life, either as an entrepreneur or even in your personal life, if you have to communicate with your loved ones, with your children, with your spouse, with your friends, with your neighbors, when you know how to communicate better.          00:05:08              And sometimes incorporating a little story will help people understand you better. And that's what this podcast is about. We have to become empowered. We have to become better communicators. We have to become a better version of ourselves.          00:05:28              And the more we learn, the better we can do that. So I wanted to share the labor of love of this particular book. When I started this project, I had. An idea, I had a vision. That was it.          00:05:51              I didn't realize how much bigger this project became. First of all, the twelve other women who share together with me the stories in this book became good friends. Actually, we collaborated together through email, through zooms, and I learned their stories. And of course, me being the first one who read it was very humbling. It was a humbling experience.          00:06:31              And I realized that these women opened their heart through their stories. And especially sharing those publicly with you in this book is very powerful. And I saw that there was so much more we can learn from each other than just staying in our own circle of friends and family and circle of influence when we open up and read more, listen more, share more, we have more influence in this world. And all of us, we hope that we are able to make a difference in other people's lives, perhaps in your life, when you listen to those stories. And I personally want to invite you to of course, buy this book.          00:07:39              But first of all, become part of this experience and you can by joining our vip guest list. So you are going to be invited to a very special launch party that we have on April 24. I will have a link in the show notes that you can become part of that journey and being part of that vip guest list, you have the opportunity to get signed autographs and you will also have the opportunity to win prizes. Because of course, there are always some. Perks that will help get more people excited for this book launch.          00:08:32              Here we go. We are launching there too. But it's the book launch. Yes. English is not my first language and sometimes words are being so similar or written so similar.          00:08:44              So how is it not being pronounced? And just for your information, German in that respect is much easier. It might be harder grammatically, but reading you just read as it is written. It is pronounced as it is written. I shall say English is a different story, but that was a little side note.          00:09:11              Now I am excited to introduce my special surprise guest and let me get her on stage. Are you ready to open the doors of possibilities and step into your calling? Introducing empowering empowered women on purpose a transformative program designed for women who are ready to unleash their full potential and make a difference in the world. In this program, you will not only learn to speak up, follow your passion and live on purpose, but you'll also gain invaluable tools and strategies to build and grow your online course business with confidence. Empowered women on purpose will guide you through getting clarity about your offer and ideal clients so you can effectively communicate your value and attract your tribe.          00:10:12              We help you overcome the fear and overwhelm of tech stuff, empowering you to. Navigate the digital landscape with ease. You will learn how to create winning presentations, master the art of storytelling, engaging your audience with impact, and turn prospects into paying clients. You will establish yourself as an authority in your niche and position yourself as a leader in your field. Imagine creating a tribe that loves and supports you, fostering a community of like minded individuals who resonate with your message.          00:10:53              Picture a day when you are on stage speaking to your ideal audience and are in the zone. Picture a day when someone comes up to you after hearing you speak and says, it's like you are talking to me, I need to work with you. How do I sign up? And picture a day when you have the confidence to speak about your business everywhere you go, have all the clients and supporters you dreamed of and have the financial freedom to help more people and live the life you imagine. Join me on this journey of empowerment and discovery, creating the lifestyle you love and deserve.          00:11:39              Click the link in the show notes to learn more about empowered women on purpose and take the first step towards creating a life and business you love.   Alison, I am so glad that you joined me today because you are one of the twelve contributing authors to my book. Become empowered. Echoes of grace and strength and when I see you, Alison, you are such an example of that grace and of that strength. Well, first of all, welcome.          00:12:20              How are you today? Oh, thank you. It's lovely to be here. Yes, I'm really well and it's just all so exciting around this book. It's wonderful.          00:12:30              So thank you for having me on here today. Yes, and what I love about this book too, and about the authors is that it's really international. And for those who are listening, you could see or you could hear already an accent. Alison is originally from England, and of course, you know my accent. I'm originally from Germany.          00:12:55              And now, Alison, you live in Sweden, right? Yes, I was brought in, brought up in London, but I live just outside Stockholm now. So my, my husband is swedish. That's what took me to Sweden. So, yeah.          00:13:10              Fantastic. Fantastic. I love it. And we do have another author. She is originally from.          00:13:19              She is dutch and lives now in Spain. And we have canadian and we have authors that are originally from Colombia and I think another south american country. It's. I love it. And not only because it's so international, but also you bring your own nationality and your upbringing into your stories.          00:13:48              So those stories are just amazing. And if you all want to read them, the big book launch is on April 24. Make sure you put it into your calendar, and I will have a link below here where you can actually get. Become part of our vip guest list. So.          00:14:09              But now I want to get into asking you a couple questions. Of course, we don't want to reveal your story, but what I will do is I'm going to read the topic and also one of the highlights from your story or one of the takeaways that we highlighted here. So the topic or your title is through tears and triumph, a journey of healing and empowerment. And first of all, I want to ask you, we all have stories, but writing them down and even more, publishing it for the world to read and hear is a different story. So how was your experience in writing down the story?          00:15:07              Yeah, that's such a wonderful question because it actually surprised me how this made me felt. It really made me feel very emotional because of what my story contains. It was very emotional for me, but it was also very healing. I think it's. The details of my story are something that I don't necessarily think about because it's too painful.          00:15:37              You know, it's kind of head in the sand scenario. And, you know, if I'm being really honest, when I started writing this, you know, it brought me to tears. I really. It felt like a release in a way of, I finally, you know, putting it. There's something about putting something on paper, isn't there?          00:15:58              Rather than. Than just having thoughts or talking about it. So I found the whole experience very emotional, but also very positive because it really, it just enabled me to kind of release those emotions and all that pain and hurt that I had throughout, you know, this. This time in my life. And it is so beautiful what you said, because you are not the only one who shared this with me.          00:16:33              There was another author, Monica, writing down her story. She, she shared with me, my gosh, tears were running down my cheeks, and it was so healing. And we hope that the readers will also experience something in that respect, that they realize they're not alone. We all have painful stories, painful experiences in life, but what we do with it, that makes a big difference. How we deal with it, how we respond.          00:17:13              And many of you actually discovered your purpose in that whole story. Wasn't that for you as well, Alison? Yes, absolutely. My whole story really revolves around, you know, what happened and how that enabled me, through the pain and the hurt and the upset, to really find my purpose. If that hadn't happened in my life, then, you know, I wouldn't maybe have been drawn into what I'm doing now.          00:17:48              So. Absolutely. It's very interesting, isn't it, in life, how things that aren't necessarily, like, positive or enjoyable can lead us into something that we find our purpose in? Yes. Yes.          00:18:03              And I want to read something that you put into the story, and I basically summarize what you just said. Challenges can indeed morph into opportunities, and in the face of hardship, there lies the potential for immense growth and evolution. I love it. And that's what this is all about. So if you want to get your hand on the book, I encourage you to join us on April 24 for our official book launch.          00:18:42              And I'm going to give you a sneak peek of the book. It's not for sale yet, but that's how it's going to look like right now. It just says not for resale because this is my proofread version. And on the backside, you see all the beautiful authors, including Alison, who is there with us today. So thank you, Alison, for being here and sharing your experience of writing your story and publishing it in this book.          00:19:18              Oh, thank you so much. It's a real pleasure. And I'm so excited about this book launch. Really, really excited. If people that are in your universe, they're in Europe, want to hear more about it, where can they find you?          00:19:33              Like on social media or maybe in any other means? The best? Well, I'm on all social media. If you search for Alison Bladh, that's Bladh a l I s o n b l a D h, or you can find me on my website, which is the same Alisonblard.com. And there's lots of information, and I will be posting lots of things about the book launch as well.          00:20:01              So perfect. Yes, I'll make sure to put that information in the show notes as well. So if people directly want to talk to you, because, you know, sometimes you want to have that direct conversation with the authors. But of course, on the 24th, we are going to have a lot of presence online and we also have a Facebook group that you can join and that Facebook group called Become Empowered. And again, the link will be in the show notes.          00:20:41              So thank you, Alison. Oh, thank you so much. Thank you. I hope you enjoyed that little inside view from one of our authors. And over the next few weeks, I will get more authors onto our stream.          00:21:00              I will have live streams and I have a Facebook group that you can join right now. You stay in touch, you can be part of the launch, you can be part of winning prizes. Just go to Facebook, become empowered and join the group to stay updated and to get the insights. And of course, if you want to be part of our vip guest list, then I invite you to join by clicking the link below. Thanks for being here and as always, if you enjoyed this episode, we appreciate if you can give us thumbs up, leave a review and share it with your friends until I see you again.          00:21:50              Always remember, serve from the heart, follow your passion and live the life you imagine.         

In this episode, Keith Kalfas imparts empowering lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey. These include the importance of creating value for others, self-reliance, and maintaining a balance between receiving help and doing things independently. He stresses that quality communication holds great significance and shares how acceptance of rejection helped him progress. He also highlights how over-reliance on self-sufficiency can lead to a stagnation in growth. Incorporating experiences from his music and landscaping businesses, he advocates for the necessity of asking for help and the significance of building relationships. He ends by encouraging his audience to not fear rejection, try new things, and share what type of content they wish to see from him in the future. " If someone rejects you or doesn't see the value in what you offer, recognize that you don't necessarily need them to succeed. There are countless other resources and opportunities available to learn and grow. By adopting a mindset of self-reliance and perseverance, you can overcome rejection and achieve your goals."    - Keith Kalfas Topics Covered: Introduction: The Power of Self-Reliance The Art of Communication: How to Engage with Successful People Overcoming Rejection: The Path to Independence The Double-Edged Sword of Independence The Power of Vulnerability: Asking for Help Building Connections: The Power of Social Media Conclusion: Balancing Independence and Connection Takeaway:   "Have interactions with others, especially those who are more successful or experienced, with a mindset of offering value rather than just seeking something for yourself. Instead of solely focusing on what you can gain from them, consider what you can bring to the table and how you can create value for them. This approach not only increases the likelihood of a positive response but also fosters genuine connections and relationships built on mutual benefit. Additionally, it's important to be mindful of the quality of your communication and how it impacts the responses you receive from others. If you find yourself consistently facing rejection or avoidance, it may be necessary to improve the quality of your communication and interactions." - Keith Kalfas Connect with Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkalfas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandscapingemployeetrap Website: https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keith-kalfas     Resources and Websites: 

Step Parenting Red FlagsOn this episode of Blended Life, we break down three of our listener's step parenting experiences and give them our perspective on how to move forward.  From different parenting styles to defining your role and taking responsibility for your choices in what you allow and take on, we push and challenge these three individuals (and hopefully you too) to recognize the red flags of step parenting and do something about it!  We hope this discussion inspires you to feel empowered and to seek out support if you need it.  Step parenting is hard and often renders its participants powerless, frustrated and confused; hopefully we've spoken into this enough this episode to get you thinking differently.  This is our final episode of 2023, and so, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  May you be blessed; we want the best for every blended family out there.  We'll see you all on the flip side in 2024!  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Cultivating Peace in Your Blended FamilyOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss all things PEACE, tis the season after all!  You will learn the three habits of a PEACE MAKER and how each habit cultivates freedom from conflict and judgment so you can experience the connection and calm you seek in your blended family.  In order to cultivate peace, you must change. The idea of change can create fear in relationships, and so we break that down a bit and hopefully make it less scary.  Lastly we discuss the top four disruptors of peace in blended families so that you can be aware and on guard when they pop up in yours!  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Two Homes, One Love: Navigating the Coparenting JourneyOn this episode of Blended Life, we answer three of our listeners questions: 1.  How do you deal with secrets in a blended family when one household keeps things from the other?  What about dealing with the stress of knowing information as the step parent that both bio parents are keeping from their children?2.  How do you as the new spouse get to be okay with your husband's ex being absolutely cruel to him when he won't even try your advice to stop it?3.  How do you handle it when your partner agrees to have scheduled time together with you and then allows their child to hijack that time to connect?These are big topics that center all around the need to be understood.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  Comment below and let us know one thing you took away from our perspectives addressing these issues. becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Holiday Boundaries and Fairness in a Blended FamilyOn this episode of Blended Life you will hear Eric and Julie discuss boundaries that may need to be created to create a positive experience during the holiday season.  The point of boundaries is to protect; in this case we focus on protecting the well-being of the family and also each individual person in it.  We hope that this episode will spark meaningful conversation between you and your spouse to set your marriage and family up for success during this busy and chaotic time of year.  Before we dive into all that, we answer a listener's email seeking advice on step parenting and finding fairness in discipline and respect.  Eric gives really good perspective on time and Julie takes on the topic of fairness and how you may come about it in a non-traditional way.  We hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Creating Emotional Connections in your Blended FamilyOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss emotional connections in your blended family.  Whether you are newly blended, feeling stale or stagnant in your mature blended family, or trying to prepare yourselves for the upcoming holidays, this episode has something for everyone.  You will hear Julie's #1 piece of relationship advice and enjoy Eric's humor that he brings to a serious topic.  Expect the following questions to be addressed: Why is emotional connection important in relationships?, What is the biggest mistake people make when trying to emotionally connect?, and How do you cultivate healthy emotional connections? We hope you find this episode helpful.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

 On this episode of Blended Life you get a peek into our story as we look back on how we came together blending our family and moving forward. We begin the episode discussing Halloween and how it made us realize we are in a whole new season of life when it comes to celebrating the holidays. You'll hear us begin to talk about how we plan to navigate this upcoming holiday season now that our kids are all teens and young adults (living away from home). Once the holidays have been tackled, Eric discusses how he knew he was ready to remarry, introduce the kids to one another and move in. He also shares what he would tell someone who is ready to throw in the towel and leave their #blendedfamily. You'll hear both Eric and Julie explore what they each wish they would have done differently on their blended family journey as well as what they feel is the best part of this #lifeexperience and what they are most proud of. The pod ends with the #biggestlessons they have learned so far in their blended family life together. This is a favorite episode of ours, may you be blessed by it! Enjoy! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

On this episode of Blended Life it's parents vs kids as Eric and Julie answer and address some of their listeners questions and suggested topics.  You'll hear us discuss how to set boundaries with your step kids.  We address the topics of secrets and privacy in  a blended family and answer what to do when there's no "break" from the kids as a full-time blended family.   Lastly we speak to how to handle a stepchild who hates you in a newly blended family situation.  Parents take heart, you've got this!  Blended Life is tough, but you must be tougher, resilient, and willing to think outside the box to find your way through.  Yes you can!  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

EPISODE 168 Empowered is a defined as “making someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling his/her life and claiming his/her fundamental rights. “ Being empowered, is knowing exactly who you are, knowing you are supported by a higher power, knowing your own identity, having a vision for yourself and others, having confidence and being optimistic. Being empowered you know that you are never alone in anything you do and in any challenging situation you face. You are always supported by the energy of a higher power, the energy the Creator, the Divine. Being empowered, you know your own identity.  Your empowered identity is knowing “who you are, the way you think about yourself (your major and minor life boundaries), the way you are viewed by the world (your vibrational frequency) and the characteristics that define you (your soul plan and your own unique superpowers). Stephen Lesavich, PhD What steps can you take to empower yourself? When you empower yourself and stand in your own power, you create a positive impact and co-create the life you truly deserve. Out There on the Edge of Everything®… Stephen Lesavich, PhD Copyright © 2019, 2023 by Stephen Lesavich, PhD.  All rights reserved. Certified solution-focused life coach and experienced business coach.

 Grace Filled Step Parenting With Laurie Short You are in for a treat! On this episode of #BlendedLife Julie interviews the author of 'Grace Filled Step Parenting', Laurie Short. Laurie shares her journey to penning this book as well as her journey to becoming a #StepMom. She explains why this book isn't just for step parents and the hope she has for everyone who reads it. Laurie and Julie get candid about the struggles of step parenthood and discuss how you can get through them successfully. You will be uplifted, encouraged and motivated to not give up after listening to this episode. We both hope you enjoy! Go pick up your copy of Grace Filled #StepParenting today if you are any type of parent in a blended family! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

 Therapy and Blended Families Part 2 On this episode Gina Nicola, LMFT, is back on the pod alongside Julie to discuss blended family marriage and marriage therapy. She discusses the main struggles she sees in the blended family home between the adults and how marriages can overcome them. You will also learn what the point of marriage therapy is, how it can help marriages thrive, and why people quit before the work is done. If you have ever been curious about therapy, marriage counseling or why it worked or didn't work for you, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Enjoy! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Therapy and Blended Families Part 1On this episode of Blended Life Julie welcomes back Gina Nicola to the pod!  Gina Nicola isn't just an Ordained Pastor in the Nazarene Church, she is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  Gina and Julie get candid about therapy.  Gina explains her journey to becoming a therapist and helps us all understand what the goal of a therapy journey actually is.  You will also hear Gina speak on behalf of kids and teens in blended families as she has worked many, many years with them helping them understand and work through their struggles.  If you have kids of ANY age who are part of a blended family in your life, this is an episode you don't want to miss!  Be on the lookout for part 2 next week where Julie and Gina dive into marriage therapy and navigating marriage in a blended family.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Lies About Blended Family LifeOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss the lies we tell ourselves and believe about being a part of a blended family.  This is such an important conversation because lies turn into beliefs, and our beliefs determine our experience.  If we choose to believe the lies, we will actually experience them!  Eric and Julie give examples of some of the most common lies that people in blended families buy into and how you can go about changing all this so you can find peace.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

 Pastor's Take On Divorce and Blended FamiliesOn this episode of Blended Life you will meet a very special woman in our lives, #Pastor Gina Nicola!  You will hear her story and road to becoming an ordained pastor in the #nazarene church.  She shares her own struggles wearing all the hats: Wife, Mom, Therapist, and now Pastor and how she has been able to stay true to her calling through all the judgement of being a woman in a traditionally male role in the church body.  We wanted you all to get to know her heart first, before diving into God and #blendedfamilies  which comes next.  Pastor Gina and Coach Julie discuss divorce from a church/God perspective.  You will hear both women talk about how the church deals with blended families and what may need to change in order to be more sensitive to them.  Pastor Gina rounds out this episode encouraging those who feel hurt by the church how they can move forward.  This is a really interesting and riveting episode; one you won't want to miss!  Enjoy! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Back To School and Life Lessons for Blended FamiliesOn this episode of #BlendedLife we discuss a variety of topics.  As summer is winding down Julie shares her reflections of what the past three months of #blendedfamily life has taught her.  Eric discusses his views on marriage, roles in the family and his thoughts on different #parenting styles in the home.  We begin the episode discussing the new school year with one being home schooled, one headed off to college, one finishing up junior high and one living out of state; we have kids everywhere lol.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

 On this episode of #blendedfamily Life we answer a few of our step parent listeners' questions. Step parenting can be difficult in even the best of circumstances, so what do you do when things are less than ideal? You'll hear our advice on managing a bio mom's toxic and destructive behavior and #communication tactics. Next, you'll get our thoughts on how to handle a difficult pre-teen with an absent bio mom as well as what you can do when your #stepchildren are being raised up with different religious views in their other home. Finally, we discuss if we can come back from a broken #relationship with a step child. Lot's of good stuff! Enjoy! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

On this episode of Blended Life we discuss just why Julie believes that bio parents have the toughest role in the family.  If you are a bioparent this one's for YOU; you'll feel seen, heard, and understood.  Step parents, don't skip out on this episode; you will gain great insight to be able to have better understanding and compassion of your significant other.  Blended families require a ton of grace, which is, hopefully, a byproduct of this podcast.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

 On this episode of Blended Life we answer our listeners questions. The common theme around our discussions of each is how to deal with difficult people in your blended family. You will discover how to find peace with a difficult bio parent, how to deal with adult children who refuse to clean up after themselves (this is such a fun segment, you don't want to miss it), and how to connect with a difficult step child who doesn't give you much in return. Lots of rich nuggets in this one! Enjoy! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

On this episode of Blended Life we discuss the biggest struggles blended families face and how to overcome them.  Eric shares what men need to feel safe communicating and being in relationship with their significant other.  Julie breaks down what causes blended families to ultimately give up on one another and how to push past the temptation to walk away.  This is a rich episode filled with humor, great insight and encouragement that you can make it!  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

On this episode of Blended Life we discuss surviving summer in your blended family. You'll hear tips on how to alter your experience from chaos and dread to peaceful and fun! Julie shares about her daughter getting baptized at summer camp and what that exposed about her as a Mom and a Co-Parent. Short. Sweet. To the point. Enjoy! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Blended Family QuestionsOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss our blended family community's questions to include the following topics:  Blending animals, not just children; Forcing kids to say, "I love you" back to their step parent; Having an open heart and mind when being around your significant other's ex and their family; and Tackling extra curricular activities all together or separately.  If you want a topic/situation/question of yours featured/discussed anonymously on one of our episodes, email theblendedlife@yahoo.com for consideration or message us on Facebook or Instagram.  You can join our community support group on Facebook by searching "Blended Life Support Group".  Enjoy!   becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

What To Let Go Of In Your Blended FamilyOn this episode of Blended Life, we discuss letting go of that which doesn't serve you well in your blended family.  You will learn our top things to let go of in your blended family, what letting go actually means, why it's important to have a healthy let-go practice in place, how to practically let go, as well as the 5 stages of letting go.  By the time you are done listening, we hope you feel a little lighter because you have decided to lay down some of the heaviness you've chosen to carry.  We hope you feel encouraged and empowered to do things differently for your good so you want to stay put.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

 Mother's Day and Other Hallmark Holidays From A Man's Point of View! On this episode of Blended Life you will get to hear a male perspective of Mother's Day and other Hallmark Holidays.  Eric shares his thoughts on his role as Dad and Step Dad when it comes to celebrating the Bio Mom and Step Mom in his life.  He explains how and why he chooses to show up and facilitate things the way he does. You will also hear how you, as the mom or step mom, can empower yourself by taking charge of your experience on Mother's Day or any other day that you want to honor and celebrate all you do. This isn't your traditional "Mother's Day" podcast. Enjoy!! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Seen In Your Blended FamilyOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss how you can change your experience in your co-parenting, marriage, step parenting and parenting life for your good.  When you change how you see others or a situation, you are able to affect how others see you too.  To be seen you first need to make sure you come correct with 20/20 vision that supports the experience you wish to have in your blended family.  We give you insight on how to see others in a way that lets love in a little bit more so everyone can win.  Be inspired.  Be encouraged.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

On this episode of Blended Life we answer four of our listeners question's about their blended family experience.  You will hear us discuss the following: 1.  What to do when your significant other's ex doesn't want you to meet the kids.  2.  Is setting a boundary around communication between kids and their other parent a good idea?  3.  Should you leave your home if your step daughter does not want you to be a part of your step granddaughters life (each time they visit)?  4.  Small town gossip, how to handle yourself when untrue rumors are spread about you and your spouse.  This is a juicy episode full of solid advice and wisdom.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

In this episode I share about my recent illness that put me down pretty hard.It brought up so much for me and there was nothing really to do other than surrender. It was one of the most painful illnesses I've had in my adult life. I knew it was coming in for a reason. I knew it was humbling me.I've always loved the feeling of empowerment and inspiration. I think they are some of the most important feelings to be connected to as humans. I did not feel like that for the majority of my life and so once I got it...I became very attached and never wanted to feel disempowered again. This illness made me feel VERY disempowered and disconnected. It made me become OK with that and helped to be appreciate those feelings even more. I experienced them as just that...experiences rather than with a story/meaning/identity attached to them which I had done my whole life. 

Entitlement In Blended FamiliesOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss all things entitlement in blended families.  Let us tell you, there's a lot going on.  From what we can tell, every relationship in our blended families is riddled with entitlement issues.  The problem with entitlement is that it feels unsafe, creates anxiety and sets blended families up for upset and disappointment across the board.  We uncover what we believe are some things we SHOULD be entitled to as well as what we need to lay down and let go of.  You will also learn how to help break not only yourself free from entitlement, but also how to teach others around you to do the same.  Enjoy!Connect with us!  We would love to hear from you!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blended_life/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theblendedlifeofficial/Facebook Blended Family Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285159338709513Blended Life website: https://www.theblendedlife.net/Email us: theblendedlifeorg@gmail.comWatch our Podcast live every week right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlendedLifeListen to our podcast on your favorite app!Podcast Directory: https://blendedlife.buzzsprout.com/Listen to us on your favorite Podcast Apps: Apple music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addiction, Podchaser, Pocket Casts, Deezer, Listen Notes, Player FM, Podcast Intex, Overcast, Castro, Castbox & PodfriendThe PurposeWhy is talking about blended families and life in general important?  Because we believe that we can do better than what statistics say about second marriages lasting, about blending families making it, that's why!  A 70% divorce rate statistic for remarriages with children is simply unacceptable! Spreading life lessons, passing along wisdom gained from experience and bringing to light what is often happily left in the dark to hide, is how we all can learn to be better, to do better the second time around (in a blended family many lives depend on it).  Together we can avoid costly mistakes that will end in the demise of our precious families.   -Blended Lifebecomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Love Is The ProblemOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss love and how it's actually the problem in our blended families.  What is love when we take emotion, romance and idealistic worldly lenses away?  How can letting love replace all the hurt, anger, fear and disappointment we carry around change things for us in our blended families?  How do we love one another practically?  You will get all the answers and then some.  Love never ends.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Blended Family AdviceOn this episode of Blended Life we break down our top pieces of advice and words of wisdom we wish we would have been told when blending our family.  We discuss what we feel it takes to make it through the daily grind and business of blended family life to the other side where the house is empty of kids and you are left to enjoy married life alone, maybe for the first time since coming together.  You can make it, you can be at peace, you can succeed in your blended family (whatever that may look like for you).  We'd also love to know advice you'd give to people in blended families, so please feel free to comment or send your thoughts in.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

 On this episode of Blended Life we answer our listeners questions about their #blendedfamily life. We discuss fairness when it comes to finances, changing our significant other and children believing lies fed to them by their other parent. Brainwashing, finances and finding a #balance in your blended family is something most of us have struggled with; we hope to give you some insight and #inspiration to see beyond your own short lens so that you make choices that serve everyone well in the long run. We will be making this a monthly thing, so please send in questions or topics you'd like to hear us discuss on the pod. Enjoy! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Overcome stress in your blended family!  On this episode of Blended Life we discuss the "S" word: STRESS!  It's a naughty word that wreaks havoc on our well-being and thus the well-being of our blended family.  We may not be able to control the stress that comes our way, but we certainly can decide what to do with it once it's in our courts.  Learn how to manage and let go of the stress that doesn't serve you well, especially when the source is beyond your control.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Hello my wonderful, human family I am sharing today on a way to look at empowerment and access to this version of self so we don't feel like empowerment is some unobtainable future experience but something more tangible we can be in the here and now.

Blended Family Boundaries are the scaffolding of how we relate to one another in our home and in our various relationships.  Boundaries can be used for good when they protect well-being, or for bad when they are used to control others.  On this episode of Blended Life we discuss what boundaries are, their purpose, how to create them and the consequences of not doing so (or having flimsy boundaries).  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Lead with purpose in your blended family!  On this episode of Blended Life we discuss how you can keep yourself in check, and get what you want, by owning your purpose in all you do.  We explore what purpose is, how you can define it for yourself and your blended family, and why it is important to discover it.  Totally on brand for the month of January, this discussion will inspire, encourage and motivate you to set intentions and goals so you know where you are going in your blended family journey.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Growing up in your blended family is a journey of leveling up personally for the good of the whole!  On this episode of Blended Life we discuss Julie's "word of the year", maturity, and how it applies to better blended family living.  You will get to witness a first time discussion between Eric and Julie around what's recognized as needed to mature in each of them and in their marriage; it's pretty raw.  We would love for you to comment below with your word of the year!  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

Be Balanced In Your Blended Family!  On this first podcast of 2023, we couldn't think of a better topic to discuss than balance.  Being balanced brings so many benefits individually and to the whole; it's a worth while journey to go on.  As with most things, if you want a better life experience, it begins with you.  As a bonus, Julie opens up about a journey she's recently been on to balance herself that she believes will help anyone who desires a higher quality of life for themselves and thus their family.  Remember, if you want things to change, you have to show up differently.  Enjoy!becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show

 Letting go of offense in your blended family is necessary if you want to experience unity in your blended life. On this episode of Blended Life we talk about being offended and what you can do about it. Are you even part of a blended family if you aren't offended at some point?! Offense comes at us in all directions; from our spouse, coparent, child, step child, extended family, friends, church leaders, etc. Even though you may not be able to escape the resentment or annoyance as the result of a perceived insult, you can choose what do with it once you have become offended. Enjoy! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today! becomingheardnow@gmail.comBlended Family Life and Health Coaching. Coach Julie provides structure, accountability and support so that you can get unstuck and become the highest version of yourself possible. Become EMPOWERED through total transformation! Claim your FREE Discovery Session today!Support the show