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When a problem keeps showing up in your life like an unwelcome visitor, how do you respond? Maybe the same struggles keep resurfacing despite your best efforts—leaving work at the office, carving out time for what matters, or breaking free from patterns that no longer serve you. It can feel like these challenges are unsolvable, draining your energy, and stealing your peace of mind. These problems aren't unsolvable; the challenge is often in how we approach them. We resist looking at what's painful and dismiss our deepest desires as unrealistic or selfish. In this episode, I share two techniques that flip this pattern. You'll learn how to create containers for difficult emotions, honor your desires without getting lost in logistics, and design small, doable experiments that move you forward when you feel stuck. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/189
Craig talks about parasites, working out, and puffy tacos.Get your tickets now for The Woopsie Daisy Tour! - https://punchup.live/craigconantLomita Man Merch Out Now!- https://www.craigconantstore.comFollow Craig!TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@craigpconant/IG - https://instagram.com/craigpconant/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/craigpconant/Merch - https://craigconantstore.com/ Shout out to the incredibly talented Tim Baron for the awesome 2Pac skateboard! - https://www.instagram.com/timbaronart/Business Plugs: Need a natural, holistic facial or some Ayurvedic healing?Contact Cynthia at Ritual Skin and Soul:https://instagram.com/livecynplyayurveda/https://instagram.com/ritualskinandsoul/Check out Brian Johnson's Art! He did the 3 Skeletons Skateboards + The New Podcast Studio: https://www.instagram.com/brianjohnsonstudios/Aztlan Herbal Remedies - https://www.aztlanherbalremedies.com/Kettlebells South Bay - https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellssouthbay/PV Coin Exchange - https://palosverdescoinexchange.com/Deadlight Visions Graphic Design - https://instagram.com/deadlightvisions/Donny Honcho's Healthy Pet Products - https://linktr.ee/localdogdaddySwank Hank's Handmade EDC - https://swankhanks.com/Glitch Pudding, Acrylic Artist - https://instagram.com/glitchpudding/Hoobs Glass Art - https://www.hoobsglass.net/The Pet's Choice Animal Groomers - https://www.instagram.com/thepetschoice_wilmington.ca/Craig's Holistic Doctors:Dr. Jay - https://www.instagram.com/100yearsjay/PBC Health - https://www.instagram.com/pbchealthwellness/Healing/Hustling Links:Louise Hay - https://youtu.be/lz16YqpWkz4Wayne Dyer - https://youtu.be/44ImQV46lF4Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life - https://youtube.com/watch?v=14JxE7i0EPcLouise Hay Sleep Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz8bHR4o7E0Emmet Fox - Prayer Is Not A Way Of Asking, But Of Receiving - https://youtu.be/Tf4yVNtMOgw?si=fQGIg-SGgbF8nBuSRobert Kiyosaki - Liabilities to Assets - https://youtube.com/watch?v=A8vD_XO0vUUCraig's favorite healers:Esther Hicks (AKA Abraham Hicks)Joe DispenzaBruce LiptonDr. SebiAlso shout out to these light workers giving out that lost knowledge:Dr. Delbert BlairDolores CannonSantos Bonnaci
Episode 265: The Power of a Bliss List (How Cultivating Joy Can Change Your Life) | Joy isn't frivolous, it's fuel. In this inspiring episode, Shayla shares one of her most powerful tools for alignment and manifestation: the Bliss List. More than just a journaling exercise, the Bliss List is a roadmap back to your authentic self and a practice that can completely shift the way you experience life.You'll learn how to create your own Bliss List, why joy is a portal to creativity and abundance, and how prioritizing bliss rewires your brain, calms your nervous system, and opens the door to possibility. Shayla also shares her personal story of how leaning into joy (even when it didn't make sense) ultimately shaped her dream life and career.This episode is filled with practical prompts, soulful wisdom, and grounded science to help you reconnect with what lights you up and start living with more ease, flow, and fulfillment.✨ For more info on The Yoga Inspired Life Program, visit: https://shaylaquinn.com/the-yoga-inspired-life ✨ For more tools to deepen your alignment, visit activatealignexpand.com✨ For exclusive bonus episodes and deeper chats with me, join my Patreon!Connect with Shayla✨ Aligned Access: Bonus Episodes & Exclusive Content on PatreonActivate Align Expand Guided Journal & PlannerActivate Align Expand ProgramActivate Align Expand Affirmation DeckInstagram: @shaylaquinn YouTube: www.youtube.com/shaylaquinn TikTok: @shayla.quinn Website: www.shaylaquinn.com Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/shaylaquinn Learn more about TYIL Program
Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Overcoming” with a discussion about how intimacy with God helps you through trials, trauma, and crises. We turned to the phone line, asking our listeners, “How did God meet you in your crises or trauma?” We also had Susie Larson join us to talk about how she’s overcome trauma and hardship because of her intimacy with the Lord. Susie is a bestselling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She has also authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” We also had Chip Ingram talk about the joy that comes with having intimacy with God. Chip has been a pastor, author, and teacher for over 30 years. He is also the CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. He is also the author of several books, including “I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Caller Segment (How did God meet you in your crises or trauma?) [00:06] Susie Larson Interview (Trauma and Crises with Jesus ) [23:55 ] Chip Ingram Interview (Experiencing Joy) [37:50 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Casual hookups aren't for everyone. Dating isn't for everyone. But now do you know what you're even ok with? We've had some deeply uncomfortable times where we weren't even sure rock bottom was the bottom. That discomfort can lead to the most amazing change. But, how do you let it? We get into how to sit in the discomfort and even better, how to embrace it. There are tough conversations that you need to have, some of them with yourself! Here's why it'll completely change your life.
On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, we're diving into how and why your pencil pouch could be the key to changing your life. Really. =)Today, we'll explore the unexpected benefits of creating a restorative reading and writing pencil pouch: a little container to hold all the things you need to read and write with an open mind and heart. Come listen as I give you all the details on why you need one, how you choose one, the bookish goodies you should fill it with, where you should keep it and much more. You'll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/09/16/e196-how-a-restorative-pencil-pouch-could-change-your-life/Love this podcast and want more? Consider this your invitation to join my Get Lit(erate) Substack community! Each month, we take a deep dive into one bookish theme and work to bring it to life in our own lives. You'll get bonus episodes, book calendars, live book club and notebook sessions, special events and much more. Learn more at www.getliterate.co. Get your own Get Lit(erate). notebook to take notes on the books you want to read and notebook ideas you want to try: https://amzn.to/44wELKNIf you'd like to support the podcast, consider purchasing some Get Lit(erate). merchandise from my Zazzle store: https://www.zazzle.com/store/alitlifeAll earnings are funneled right back into the podcast expenses and maintenance fees. Thanks for your support!Follow Stephanie:Website: http://www.alitlife.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLitTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/AffinitoLitInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit
Drawing on Aristotle's playbook, he shows how to turn rhetoric inward: treat the “soul” as your better self, shift from past/present blame to future-tense choices, separate needs from appetites, and tune out the social “white noise” of feeds, trends, and bucket lists that distort motivation. In an age of distraction and burnout, Heinrichs offers practical tools: the “lure and ramp” for easing into new behaviors, kairos (timing) and chaos as opportunity, analogical thinking, rhythmic mantras (paeans) to quiet negative self-talk, and strategic hyperbole, throwing beyond, to set energizing goals. The result is rhetoric reimagined as a compassionate daily practice, not for winning arguments, but for aligning with your best self and living better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Overcoming” with a discussion about how intimacy with God helps you through trials, trauma, and crises. We turned to the phone line, asking our listeners, “How did God meet you in your crises or trauma?” We also had Susie Larson join us to talk about how she’s overcome trauma and hardship because of her intimacy with the Lord. Susie is a bestselling author and national speaker. She also hosts the popular radio show Susie Larson Live. She has also authored several books, including “Strong in Battle.” We also had Chip Ingram talk about the joy that comes with having intimacy with God. Chip has been a pastor, author, and teacher for over 30 years. He is also the CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. He is also the author of several books, including “I Choose Joy: Change Your Perspective, Change Your Life.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Caller Segment (How did God meet you in your crises or trauma?) [00:06] Susie Larson Interview (Trauma and Crises with Jesus ) [23:55 ] Chip Ingram Interview (Experiencing Joy) [37:50 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most people believe that calming the nervous system is the key to healing. Meditation, breathwork, relaxation exercises—they all sound like the perfect formula and let's be honest, they can be beneficial in some ways. But here's the surprising truth: simply relaxing your nervous system could actually backfire and keep you stuck in pain, fear, or illness. In this episode, Brandy Gillmore breaks down the hidden risks of focusing only on nervous system regulation and why true healing requires more. You'll discover: Why nervous system relaxation alone doesn't create lasting self-healing. How constant calming can actually suppress fear and emotions instead of releasing them. The essential role of courage, empowerment, and confidence in mind-body healing. A new way to rewire your mind for real transformation, joy, and health. If you've been working on your nervous system but still feel stuck—or you're searching for a deeper way to heal your body and mind—this episode will show you what's missing and how to finally move forward. IMPORTANT NOTE: We understand that some may believe mind-body healing is impossible. Therefore, if you would like to see images of individuals using their minds to relieve pain, you can check out this medical journal. It includes images from some of Brandy's case studies. If you want to learn how to use your mind to heal yourself, you can check out the training on Brandy's website. Each week, Brandy publishes a volunteer episode where she coaches a volunteer to heal themselves using their own mind. In addition, Brandy shares a quick IQ episode (Insights and Questions) where she answers listener questions or delves deeper into insights on working with the mind for healing. Additional links and resources: Click here to begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" https://brandygillmore.com/healing Join the FREE Breakthrough 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Training: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-mind-body-healing-masterclass The GIFT Method™ Online Video Series: Heal Yourself. Change Your Life. https://brandygillmore.com/gift-method-healing Website: https://brandygillmore.com TEDx Talk: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx Social Media and Additional: Facebook: https://facebook.com/brandy.gillmore/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/ X ~ (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BrandyGillmore Additional classes and services: Heal & Transform Your Self-Love and Relationships with GIFT Alternative Therapy and Mind-Reprogramming (GIFT ATMR)™: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-atmr Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT)® : https://brandygillmore.com/gillmore-internal-freedom-technique/ Additional Courses: https://brandygillmore.com/courses-workshops VIP Monthly Coaching https://brandygillmore.com/vip-coaching/ Please remember that genuine change and follow through are key for self-healing results. If you struggle with negative thoughts or have a chronic health issue or chronic pain, please do not avoid seeing your doctor. Instead, your goal with self-healing should be to continue to see your doctor as recommended and blow their mind with what you are capable of with your mind and with the power of mind-body healing. Please enjoy this self-healing podcast.
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September 7, 2025Romans 10:14-17 ESV“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”Big Idea: The all-powerful, all-wise God has called each one of us to actively participate in His eternal plans. His Holy Spirit transforms our speech to reveal Christ Jesus to others.
Sondheim reigns larger in death, arguably, than he did in life. He changed the landscape of what a theatrical production could do. Taking this a step further, author and professor Richard Schoch recognized that nearly every Sondheim show has a message to teach all of us something in our own lives. His new book: “How Sondheim Can […]
Welcome to the episode of today. (the episode that will likely change your life) I have spoken about this SO many times but cannot believe this is the first time I have done a legit episode. This is a term that was brought forward by Carol Dweck. She has an amazing body of research around this topic so please check out all her work if you enjoy further reading! On this ep you will learn the difference between the two mindsets but also SEVEN steps on how to change from fixed to growth to get more out of life and your own experiences. Hope you enjoy, and please rate and review if you get a chance. Danke! Alexis Join the DYFM Facebook Group Follow @doyoufkingmind on IG Follow @dyfmpodcast on TT Follow @alexisfernandezpreiksa on IG Follow @alexispredez on TT Follow @mindsetrecreationclub on IG Follow @mindsetrecreationclub on TT Order your Brain Journal here: www.mindsetrecreationclub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
––– Links –––Try the life reset prompt: https://letters.thedankoe.com/p/a-prompt-to-reset-your-life-in-30Read my letters: https://letters.thedankoe.comRead the HUMAN 3.0 theory: https://letters.thedankoe.com/p/human-30-a-map-to-reach-the-top-1My first book, The Art of Focus: https://theartoffocusbook.comMy second book, Purpose & Profit: https://thedankoe.com/purposeThis podcast was originally a YouTube video: https://youtu.be/IajTL2RCJ_k––– Socials –––Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedankoeInstagram: https://instagram.com/thedankoeYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DanKoeTalksLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/thedankoe
This episode stars Lee Matthew Goldberg (Miles in Time, The Great Gimmelmans, The Ancestor & many others). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Goldberg's Gotham City home in August 2025.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." The universe itself was spoken into existence. Light didn't gradually emerge—it was commanded: "Let there be light," and there was light. Matter, energy, space, time—all of it came into being through the power of divine speech. This is the blueprint of reality. Every star, every planet, every quantum particle exists because consciousness spoke it into form. The Big Bang wasn't just an explosion—it was the ultimate affirmation, the first and most powerful declaration that set everything in motion. Here's what most people miss about affirmations: You're not trying to convince some external deity to grant your wishes. You're not begging the universe for scraps. You are exercising the same creative power that brought the cosmos into existence. The same divine consciousness that spoke galaxies into being is the consciousness looking through your eyes right now. When you affirm, you're not hoping something might happen. You're declaring what IS happening from the perspective of your divine nature. Every word you speak with intention and feeling is a creative command that reality must obey, because you are not separate from the source of all creation—you ARE that source, individualized and expressing through this unique point of consciousness you call yourself. Think about this: If the infinite intelligence that created over two trillion galaxies is the same intelligence operating as your consciousness right now, what could possibly be impossible for you? What limitation could actually be real when you're connected to unlimited power? The only question is whether you're going to use this power consciously or unconsciously, deliberately or randomly.
CLICK THIS LINK TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER: https://TrainWithAndyElliott.comWhen Andy Elliott enrolled in Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's Knowledge Broker Blueprint (KBB), his entire life changed forever. At the time, he was desperate to escape the car sales industry and willing to do whatever it took to transform his future.Out of pure desperation, Andy wrote an email directly to Dean Graziosi offering to work for FREE for two years in exchange for mentorship—just for the chance to learn everything he knew. But Dean never saw that email.That unanswered message became the turning point of Andy's life. Instead of quitting, he pushed harder, reinvented himself, and built The Elliott Group into a $100 Million company.Years later, Andy had the chance to sit down with Dean for dinner and show him the very email that changed everything. In this video, Andy shares the raw story of how rejection—or what felt like rejection—became the fuel that built his empire.✨ This is proof that unanswered prayers and setbacks can become the foundation of your greatest success.
CLICK THIS LINK TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER: https://TrainWithAndyElliott.comIn this video, Andy calls out a young kid and gives him a raw, unfiltered reality check: if you don't put yourself first, if you don't focus on your health and fitness, everything else in your life will eventually fall apart. Your relationships, your career, your energy, and your confidence...they all stem from how you treat yourself.Andy shares how his entire journey in sales and business success didn't start with scripts, closes, or training manuals, it started with taking control of his health. By transforming his body and fitness, he built the confidence and discipline that carried into every other area of his life.This is your wake-up call. It's now or never.What you'll learn in this video:- Why being “selfish” with your health is actually the most selfless thing you can do.- How your fitness impacts your relationships, career, and long-term success.- The hidden connection between confidence, appearance, and performance in sales.- Andy's story of transformation and how you can do the same.Don't just watch this video, act on it. The moment you start taking yourself seriously, everything changes.
On this episode of “Tommy Talk,” Tommy discusses how dealing with anxiety led him to find a personal gratitude practice that changed his outlook on life. This gratitude practice can greatly improve your mental, emotional and even physical well-being, and I am opening up to share it with you today. For anyone looking for super simple ways to shift your perspective, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this inspiring live session, Brandy works with Tinna, a mom of four, to uncover and transform the patterns that silently block healing. With honesty, humor, and a willingness to look deeper, Tinna reveals the heavy load of guilt, self-blame, and “everything is my fault” thinking that so many people carry. You'll discover why telling your story the wrong way can actually reinforce negative patterns, and how to reprogram your subconscious mind with new neural pathways that lead to genuine self-love, emotional freedom, and healing. Brandy shares how shifting from guilt and self-criticism into kindness and loving support for yourself is essential for mind-body healing and long-term transformation. If you've ever felt stretched too thin, overwhelmed by responsibility, or stuck in self-judgment, this episode will help you see the importance of releasing old programming and stepping into a lighter, more empowered way of living! NOTE: If you would rather watch this session on video, click here. In this episode, you'll discover: Why being nice to yourself is different than many people think How to stop fueling negative patterns when telling your story The hidden link between guilt, self-criticism, and blocked healing Practical ways to start reprogramming the subconscious mind for self-love Don't miss this powerful session, tune in now and experience how shifting your perspective can open the door to real healing and transformation! IMPORTANT NOTE: We understand that some may believe mind-body healing is impossible. Therefore, if you would like to see images of individuals using their minds to relieve pain, you can check out this medical journal. It includes images from some of Brandy's case studies. If you want to learn how to use your mind to heal yourself, you can check out the training on Brandy's website. Each week, Brandy publishes a volunteer episode where she coaches a volunteer to heal themselves using their own mind. In addition, Brandy shares a quick IQ episode (Insights and Questions) where she answers listener questions or delves deeper into insights on working with the mind for healing. Additional links and resources: Click here to begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" https://brandygillmore.com/healing Join the FREE Breakthrough 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Training: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-mind-body-healing-masterclass The GIFT Method™ Online Video Series: Heal Yourself. Change Your Life. https://brandygillmore.com/gift-method-healing Website: https://brandygillmore.com TEDx Talk: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx Social Media and Additional: Facebook: https://facebook.com/brandy.gillmore/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/ X ~ (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BrandyGillmore Additional classes and services: Heal & Transform Your Self-Love and Relationships with GIFT Alternative Therapy and Mind-Reprogramming (GIFT ATMR)™: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-atmr Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT)® : https://brandygillmore.com/gillmore-internal-freedom-technique/ Additional Courses: https://brandygillmore.com/courses-workshops VIP Monthly Coaching https://brandygillmore.com/vip-coaching/ Please remember that genuine change and follow through are key for self-healing results. If you struggle with negative thoughts or have a chronic health issue or chronic pain, please do not avoid seeing your doctor. Instead, your goal with self-healing should be to continue to see your doctor as recommended and blow their mind with what you are capable of with your mind and with the power of mind-body healing. Please enjoy this self-healing podcast.
We often see pets as just a part of our daily lives - the ones who greet us at the door, curl up beside us, or demand breakfast at 6 a.m. sharp. But behind those everyday moments lies a bond that’s shaped by millions of years of co-evolution and a deep emotional connection that can transform us. In this episode, we look at the psychology of our relationships with our pets - how they are so transformative, soothe our stress, shift our moods, and even change the way we relate to other people. Pets aren’t just companions; they can become anchors in times of change, mirrors for our emotions, and constant reminders of simple joy. We’ll explore:• The science of why we bond so strongly with animals• How our pets mirror our mental health• Survival of the cutest• The pain of losing a childhood pet, and disenfranchised grief• FOUR key questions to ask yourself if you’re thinking of committing to a pet Whether you’re a proud pet parent or just curious about why humans are so drawn to animals, this episode is for you. ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Want to shift your money mindset without complicated systems or overwhelming rules? In this episode, I'm sharing 7 micro money mindset habits that I practice in my own life that quietly rewire how you feel about money, abundance, and self-trust.Pre-warning some of thes are a little unhinged... BUT THEY WORK.Listen to this next:Episode 193: 10 Micro Mindset Habits That Will Actually Change Your LifeLINKSFREE DOWNLOAD THE BAD BITCH BLUEPRINT WORKBOOKefiasulter.com/blueprintSAVE YOUR FREE SPOT IN THE AUDACITY MASTERCLASSefiasulter.com/theaudacityLet's stay connected: efiasulter.com | Instagram| TikTokRemember to review, subscribe, and share!**Enjoyed this episode? Support the podcast here: ko-fi.com/efias
Dr. Rupy Aujla—NHS medical doctor, founder of The Doctor's Kitchen, and bestselling author—returns to break down the top 3 hidden reasons you're always tired, and what you can do today to reclaim your energy, focus, and vitality.15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - https://www.maxlugavere.com/filmThis episode is proudly sponsored by:Puori provides IFOS-certified, high potency fish oil to satisfy all of your omega-3 needs! Plus a ton of other high quality, rigorously tested supplements. Visit Puori.com/MAX and use promo code MAX to get 20% off site-wide.Timeline Nutrition makes MitoPure—a purified form of urolithin A, which provides powerful mitochondrial support for increased energy and longevity. Go to http://timelinenutrition.com/genius for 10% off of your order. OneSkin is a skincare company for minimalists utilizing their revolutionary OS-01 peptide which can reverse signs of skin aging according to their research. Visit http://oneskin.co/max and use code MAX for 15% off.
Do you ever feel torn about what to do next? Maybe you're juggling work deadlines, school drop-offs, or endless to-do lists, and each decision feels urgent. When different parts of you want different things, it's easy to get stuck overthinking and second-guessing yourself, leaving you frustrated and unsure of how to move forward. In this episode, I share a three-step framework to help you gain clarity when you feel conflicted. I introduce the concept of your “inner mediator,” a calm, neutral part of yourself that can listen to all sides, weigh priorities, and uncover solutions that honor every perspective. You'll learn how to identify the conflicting thoughts and feelings inside you, understand the core concerns behind each one, and create a way forward that feels aligned with what's truly important. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/188
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Craig talks about Comics Unleashed, Story Warz, and building an empire.Get your tickets now for The Woopsie Daisy Tour! - https://punchup.live/craigconantLomita Man Merch Out Now!- https://www.craigconantstore.comFollow Craig!TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@craigpconant/IG - https://instagram.com/craigpconant/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/craigpconant/Merch - https://craigconantstore.com/ Shout out to the incredibly talented Tim Baron for the awesome 2Pac skateboard! - https://www.instagram.com/timbaronart/Business Plugs: Need a natural, holistic facial or some Ayurvedic healing?Contact Cynthia at Ritual Skin and Soul:https://instagram.com/livecynplyayurveda/https://instagram.com/ritualskinandsoul/Check out Brian Johnson's Art! He did the 3 Skeletons Skateboards + The New Podcast Studio: https://www.instagram.com/brianjohnsonstudios/Aztlan Herbal Remedies - https://www.aztlanherbalremedies.com/Kettlebells South Bay - https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellssouthbay/PV Coin Exchange - https://palosverdescoinexchange.com/Deadlight Visions Graphic Design - https://instagram.com/deadlightvisions/Donny Honcho's Healthy Pet Products - https://linktr.ee/localdogdaddySwank Hank's Handmade EDC - https://swankhanks.com/Glitch Pudding, Acrylic Artist - https://instagram.com/glitchpudding/Hoobs Glass Art - https://www.hoobsglass.net/The Pet's Choice Animal Groomers - https://www.instagram.com/thepetschoice_wilmington.ca/Craig's Holistic Doctors:Dr. Jay - https://www.instagram.com/100yearsjay/PBC Health - https://www.instagram.com/pbchealthwellness/Healing/Hustling Links:Louise Hay - https://youtu.be/lz16YqpWkz4Wayne Dyer - https://youtu.be/44ImQV46lF4Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life - https://youtube.com/watch?v=14JxE7i0EPcLouise Hay Sleep Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz8bHR4o7E0Emmet Fox - Prayer Is Not A Way Of Asking, But Of Receiving - https://youtu.be/Tf4yVNtMOgw?si=fQGIg-SGgbF8nBuSRobert Kiyosaki - Liabilities to Assets - https://youtube.com/watch?v=A8vD_XO0vUUCraig's favorite healers:Esther Hicks (AKA Abraham Hicks)Joe DispenzaBruce LiptonDr. SebiAlso shout out to these light workers giving out that lost knowledge:Dr. Delbert BlairDolores CannonSantos Bonnaci
COMPLIMENTARY BRAND STRATEGY CALL: https://freebrandcall.com/mattlebris What do you do when the summit feels impossible? Kyle Maynard, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and athlete—breaks down the mindset that got him from an 0–35 wrestling record to bear-crawling a 22,800-foot mountain. His rule? Three feet at a time. We dig into focus, unlearning, healthy comparison, fear vs. certainty, and how to know when to push or pull back so you actually enjoy your life while you pursue big goals. Watch all of our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattLeBris In This Episode, You'll Learn The 3-Foot Rule: A simple focus shift to do brutally hard things without burning out. “Where attention goes, energy flows”: How to direct your mind so results follow. Unlearning for growth: Dropping beliefs that quietly cap your potential. Comparison as a tool (not a thief): How to compare properly and win. Push vs. quit: The signals that tell you which choice is wisdom—not weakness. Pain, presence, and toughness: Why ignoring pain isn't strength—and what is. Map ≠ territory: Seeing reality clearly so your strategy actually works. Fear → Clarity → Power → Age: The “four invisible enemies” you'll meet at every level. Connect with Kyle Website / Speaking: https://www.kyle-maynard.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylemaynard/
Go Help Yourself: A Comedy Self-help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less
On this episode of Go Help Yourself, Misty is joined by special guest Megan Parlen Isser to review the book Mindful Drinking: How Cutting Down Can Change Your Life by Rosamund Dean, which promises to help us cultivate a new, healthy and more mindful relationship with alcohol.Journalist Rosamund Dean combines scientific expertise with practical advice in a game-changing four-step plan, and says drinking less will improve your mood, your skin and your body as well as reduce stress and anxiety for the long term.In this Mindful Drinking book review podcast, we cover each part of Rosamund's four-step plan:The ProblemThe IncentiveThe Clean BreakThe End GameIf you'd like to purchase the book, you can do so at Bookshop.org and Libro.fm (and choose Bloomsbury Books to support as your independent book store).About Megan Parlen Isser:Megan was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA where she was a child actress from the age of 2 until 20. She decided to get out of the acting game and attended UCLA for undergrad and USC Annenberg's Graduate School for Journalism. She worked in the entertainment industry as an Executive Producer in documentary film and television and as a Creative Director for some of your favorite streaming projects. She and her husband fled to Ashland, Oregon with their two young daughters during COVID for "a few weeks of relief from LA." Within 6 months, they bought a house and never left. Megan is now the co-owner of Ashland's treasured independent bookstore Bloomsbury Books along with her husband. She is also a professor at Southern Oregon University in the Digital Cinema and Communications Department. In her spare time she likes to color with her daughters, read books, go on morning runs, walk her aging dog and laugh with her handsome husband.Want more GHY?Download our secret episode here for FREE!Follow us on instagram @gohelpyourselfpodcastFor self-help tips delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter at gohelpyourself.coIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review as it helps other people discover our show.XO,Misty & LisaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
In this episode of The Wanderlust Wealth Show, Olivia delivers some real talk: it's time to lock in. September marks the season to stop coasting and fully commit to the goals that matter most. Olivia shares her own breakthrough moments, how she shifted the narrative around success while traveling, and why the last months of the year can be the most powerful for transformation.If you've been spinning your wheels or waiting for the “perfect time” to go all in on your business, career, or personal goals, this episode is your wake-up call. Get inspired, get focused, and get ready to finish 2025 stronger than ever.APPLY FOR THE LEAP YEAR MASTERMINDhttps://www.oliviatati.com/leapyearJoin the Community on Substack https://oliviatati.substack.com/Apply for Wanderlust Wealth AcademyGet the free course here!Book a call to see if you would be a good fit for Wanderlust Wealth Academy: https://oliviatati.com/applywwaLearn more about WWA here: https://www.oliviatati.com/wwaHang out with me on IG: @theoliviatati / @wanderlustwealth.co Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Theoliviatati/
✨ Ready to take this deeper? Enrollment for Courtney's Ready for Change Program is open for just one more week. Learn more and join at https://mailchi.mp/32d8807b092b/rfcseptemberWhat if you could take all those inspiring ideas you've heard from thought leaders—like “your thoughts create your life”—and actually apply them in a practical, step-by-step way?In this episode of Modern Body, Modern Life, I am introducing you to The Model—a powerful coaching tool that can transform how you think, feel, and act every single day.You'll learn:Why circumstances are neutral until you have a thought about them.How your thoughts create your feelings—and why that matters for the actions you take.Real-life examples (from jeans that don't zip to holiday stress and fender benders) that show how to shift your mindset in the moment.A simple question you can use daily: “What do I want to think on purpose?”How practicing this tool can change not just your health and weight loss journey, but also your relationships, confidence, and overall joy.This episode is packed with stories, examples, and practical guidance to help you stop letting life “just happen” and start creating results on purpose.Enjoy! CourtneyClick Here for Ready for Change Experience Enrollment Information: https://mailchi.mp/32d8807b092b/rfcseptemberInterested in speaking with me about how we can work together? Click here to head to my website: https://courtneygraycoaching.com/ and schedule a free consultation with me.
Have you ever felt stuck in the same painful relationship cycle—feeling unloved, abandoned, or emotionally triggered? What most people don't realize is this: your relationships can directly impact your physical health. In this powerful episode, Brandy Gillmore explores the deep connection between relationship trauma, emotional energy patterns, and chronic health issues. You'll learn how unresolved emotions like blame, guilt, and rejection can unknowingly keep you locked in cycles of both emotional and physical pain. Inside this episode: Why blame (of self or others) blocks emotional healing How subconscious relationship patterns affect your health A practical mindset shift to rewire your energy for love and well-being Whether you're working to heal your heart, your body, or both—this episode offers a transformative breakthrough to help you shift from pain to peace.
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Featuring: Coach R.L. Simmons, Money Mike (The Green Order), & Yaz FrancoIn this unapologetically real episode of the 7th Cents Podcast, hosts Coach R.L. Simmons and Money Mike (The Green Order) welcome powerhouse entrepreneur Yaz Franco for an in-depth, raw conversation about gender roles, money dynamics in relationships, and the ego clash when women earn more than men.This episode is a cultural gut-check.
Feeling stuck? Waiting for the “right time” to finally start living your life?This episode is the sign you've been waiting for. This video will gift you a powerful mindset shift that will change the course of your life … without needing a grand plan or perfect timing.
Motivation is great when it shows up — but what happens when it doesn't? It can disappear the moment life gets stressful, overwhelming, or just plain busy. Discipline, on the other hand, is steady. It's what gets you to follow through on your commitments, even when you don't feel like it.In this episode, I share how discipline continues to shape my routines — especially as I work on defining my mission, vision, and goals for my law firm. You'll learn simple strategies to create consistency, anchor habits, and keep moving forward even on the toughest days.Whether you're growing a business, parenting, or working on your health, this conversation will help you stop waiting for motivation and start building the discipline that transforms your life and business.
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In this powerful episode, Brandy reveals one of the most profound discoveries in mind-body healing: there's actually a formula for healing. You'll hear a live coaching session with a beautiful volunteer where hidden emotional patterns are uncovered and shifted in real time—leading to relief, new awareness, and genuine empowerment. One of the most eye-opening insights is seeing how different combinations of emotions affect the body in different ways—and how key it is to shift the mindset at a deeper, subconscious level for lasting results in both emotional healing and physical health. You'll discover: Why stress alone isn't the real cause—and what's actually happening How guilt, perfectionism, and fear of rejection combine to affect the body What “reverse emotional processing” is and why it makes change possible A moving live demonstration of emotions shifting into freedom How to begin applying these self-healing techniques to your own journey This session is a powerful reminder of the mind-body connection and how, when we truly learn to work with our minds, we can unlock natural healing and transformation. If you've ever struggled with chronic health challenges, emotional blocks, or guilt that weighs you down, this episode will inspire you to see what's possible. Tune in and discover how much power you truly have when you learn to decode what your body is trying to tell you. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for psychiatric or medical care. If you struggle with negative thoughts, chronic pain, or chronic health issues, please continue seeing your doctor as recommended. Think of self-healing and mind-body healing as ways to partner with your doctor—keeping them informed and working as a team—so you can feel empowered in your health journey and fully embrace what's possible through the power of your mind, emotions, and energy. Genuine change and consistent follow-through are key. Please enjoy this self-healing podcast. IMPORTANT NOTE: We understand that some may believe mind-body healing is impossible. Therefore, if you would like to see images of individuals using their minds to relieve pain, you can check out this medical journal. It includes images from some of Brandy's case studies. If you want to learn how to use your mind to heal yourself, you can check out the training on Brandy's website. Each week, Brandy publishes a volunteer episode where she coaches a volunteer to heal themselves using their own mind. In addition, Brandy shares a quick IQ episode (Insights and Questions) where she answers listener questions or delves deeper into insights on working with the mind for healing. Additional links and resources: Click here to begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" https://brandygillmore.com/healing Join the FREE Breakthrough 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Training: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-mind-body-healing-masterclass The GIFT Method™ Online Video Series: Heal Yourself. Change Your Life. https://brandygillmore.com/gift-method-healing Website: https://brandygillmore.com TEDx Talk: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx Social Media and Additional: Facebook: https://facebook.com/brandy.gillmore/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/ X ~ (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BrandyGillmore Additional classes and services: Heal & Transform Your Self-Love and Relationships with GIFT Alternative Therapy and Mind-Reprogramming (GIFT ATMR)™: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-atmr Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT)® : https://brandygillmore.com/gillmore-internal-freedom-technique/ Additional Courses: https://brandygillmore.com/courses-workshops VIP Monthly Coaching https://brandygillmore.com/vip-coaching/ Please remember that genuine change and follow through are key for self-healing results. If you struggle with negative thoughts or have a chronic health issue or chronic pain, please do not avoid seeing your doctor. Instead, your goal with self-healing should be to continue to see your doctor as recommended and blow their mind with what you are capable of with your mind and with the power of mind-body healing. Please enjoy this self-healing podcast. Topics: relationship healing, how to improve relationships, emotional triggers in relationships, mind-body connection, creating love and connection, relationship advice for healing, practical relationship tips, energy in relationships, healing relationships with mindset, stop relationship patterns, mind-based relationship tools, relationship transformation tips, Brandy Gillmore, Brandy Gillmore relationship advice, self-healing and relationships, communication in relationships, improve relationship connection, relationship mindfulness, break negative relationship cycles
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER- https://colossusfitness.lpages.co/motivation-monday-newsletter/Summary of episode:(0:00) - IntroIn this episode we go over 7 SIMPLE healthy habits that will change your life. Key word here being SIMPLE. No cost involved, no need to spend hours doing it, these are things you can and should do DAILY.1 (01:19) - Schedule time for exerciseWith everyone's busy schedules it can be easy to skip out on that workout you were considering doing after work. Rather than planning to exercise when you “have the time,” schedule your workouts into the calendar.2 (03:13) - Develop your magic morningThis can look different for everyone. Maybe for you it's practicing yoga every morning, maybe it's journaling while enjoying a cup of coffee, or maybe it's carving out time to sit down and enjoy breakfast with your family.Whatever it is, creating a morning routine will give you time for yourself to ease into the day with the right momentum and energy. This also may be the only time for the rest of the day you can have a bit of solitude, so enjoy it.3 (05:19) - Express gratitude/meditateExpressing gratitude has been shown to change your brain chemistry to focus more on the positive things in your life, become more mindful, and be more giving to others.You can't be grateful and angry/upset at the same time.We live in a world where we are constantly stressed and activating stress hormones in our bodies, which can have a negative impact on our health. Taking the time to breathe and meditate helps you de-stress and signals to your body that you're safe.Just start with 1 minute if you're new to it.4 (08:16) - Get a daily dose of natureSpending time in nature can instantly restore your energy and lower stress. There is nothing more peaceful and natural than spending time surrounded by trees and soaking in a bit of sunlight.5 (09:15) - Make time for downtime/things you look forward toAs the saying goes we were't put on this earth just to pay bills and die. So remember to carve out some time for yourself to do the things that bring you joy.Give yourself permission to enjoy life.6 (10:49) - Consistently read & learnWhether it's regular books, audiobooks, podcasts, courses, etc, constantly investing in yourself will always pay off.7 (11:37) - Keep your space tidyA tidy space=a tidy mind. Keeping your space clean and organized will leave your mind in a calmer state. Keeping your space tidy also makes it easy to know what resources you have, and helps to save you time in the long run.Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/
Today, I interview Renee Zukin who spent years caught in fear and intrusive thoughts that silenced her voice. For much of her life, anxiety and self-doubt made her question whether she could ever step into leadership or express herself authentically. She carried the weight of comparison, believing that courage belonged only to those who could do the big, bold things she thought she couldn't.Her turning point came when she redefined bravery. Instead of measuring herself against others, she began to see that courage could be found in the smallest steps — getting out of bed, showing up for work, or speaking honestly in the moment. That shift allowed her to reclaim her sense of worth and begin showing up in her life with more authenticity and compassion.Over time, Renee committed to the inner work, embraced mentors, and put her story into the world. She discovered that she didn't need to be “fixed” to move forward — every step of bravery became part of her healing and part of her voice.Today, she is an author, coach, and educator. Through her book Every Day I'm Brave, she shares her story along with journal prompts that guide others to reflect, find awareness, and take their own brave steps toward reclaiming their voice.__________________Renee Zukin is an author, educator, coach, and mental health advocate committed to doing the inner work that creates outer change. With more than 20 years of experience in education, writing, and entrepreneurship, she has also studied multiple psychological and healing modalities that sustain her and support those she works with.Passionate about creating safe spaces, Renee helps others use the written word as a tool for self-transformation and empowerment. Her debut book, Every Day, I'm Brave: Cultivating Resilience to Gain Freedom from Fear (Wonderwell Press, August 2025), is both memoir and manifesto — an invitation to embrace bravery in the face of fear and to reclaim a life of authenticity and connection.__________________Find Renee here:https://www.reneezukin.com/https://www.reneezukin.com/brave-bookSupport the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com.
What's the big deal about a masterclass? Can an hour a day really make a difference? In this powerful episode, Dara walks you through exactly what happens inside her masterclasses — and why the experience can shift your thinking, your self-awareness, and even your identity. You'll learn: Why real change starts with understanding your brain, not just your habits How journaling, community, and coaching combine to unlock powerful insights What makes women finally stop blaming their past and start owning their future This isn't just education. It's excavation. If you've been circling the idea of attending a training, this episode will help you see exactly what's possible — and why staying “safe” might be costing you the life you actually want. And if you're ready to jump in, join my next webinar on September 17, I can't wait to see you there
World renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel G. Amen speaks with Michael Savage about the rise of mental health struggles in America. Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of viewing psychiatric issues as brain health problems, citing his extensive use of SPECT imaging to diagnose brain conditions and promote overall brain health through lifestyle changes. They discuss the potential psychiatric consequences of trangender medical care. Dr. Amen critiques the prevalent use of psychiatric medications, noting the high number of antidepressant prescriptions without proper brain imaging. They then speak about the integration of faith and spirituality in mental health, the detrimental effects of marijuana and alcohol on the brain, and the benefits of natural supplements for mood enhancement and depression treatment. Dr. Amen shares insights from his studies on murderers' brains, the impact of traumatic brain injuries, and the potential causes of violent behavior. He advocates for a daily focus on brain health in various aspects of life and discusses his aim to start a nationwide brain health revolution.
This powerful compilation dives into the heart of transformation. It's a reminder that change doesn't arrive by chance, it's a decision, a commitment, and a willingness to step into discomfort. Through stories, refrains, and hard truths, this collection explores what it really takes to break patterns, move forward, and design the life you deserve.If you've been waiting for the right moment, this is your call. The question isn't can you change? The question is, are you ready?More from Eddie Pinero:Monday Motivation Newsletter: https://www.eddiepinero.com/newsletterYour World Within Podcast: https://yourworldwithin.libsyn.com/Stream these tracks on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2BLf6pBInstagram - @your_world_within and @IamEddiePineroTikTok - your_world_withinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourworldwithinTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/IamEddiePineroBusiness Inquiries - http://www.yourworldwithin.com/contact#liveinspired #yourworldwithin #motivation
What if the second chance you're waiting for… is now?In this soul-shifting episode of The Positive Mindset Podcast, Henry Lawrence drops a spiritual truth-bomb: there is no rewind button on life — but there is power in the present.⚡️ If you've ever wished to go back and "fix" your past… this episode will show you why that desire is actually blocking your breakthrough. Henry unpacks how to rewrite your reality by shifting your inner frequency today — not someday, not if, not when. Right. Now.You'll learn:Why your future depends on present alignment — not past regretHow to instantly elevate your energy, even if your life feels like it's crashingThe real reason external success won't save your soul (and what will)A guided breathwork moment to activate healing and presence
Do you find yourself making plans repeatedly but never following through? You set intentions to exercise, organize your space, or reach out to someone you care about, but it never happens. This pattern can leave you frustrated and stuck, questioning why you can't just do what you say you will, even when it's something you genuinely want. In this episode, I break down what's really going on when plans fail, beyond the usual advice about motivation, willpower, or accountability systems. Resistance isn't a flaw; it's information. When you notice yourself avoiding a workout, skipping a task, or postponing a call, it's often your mind and body signaling something important. Understanding that signal changes how you approach your intentions, and it can transform repeated patterns of inaction into insight and forward movement. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/187
Craig just got back from Nashville. 4 SOLD OUT shows, and chilling backstage with Teddy Swims & Yelawolf!Get your tickets now for The Woopsie Daisy Tour! - https://punchup.live/craigconantLomita Man Merch Out Now!- https://www.craigconantstore.comFollow Craig!TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@craigpconant/IG - https://instagram.com/craigpconant/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/craigpconant/Merch - https://craigconantstore.com/ Shout out to the incredibly talented Tim Baron for the awesome 2Pac skateboard! - https://www.instagram.com/timbaronart/Business Plugs: Need a natural, holistic facial or some Ayurvedic healing?Contact Cynthia at Ritual Skin and Soul:https://instagram.com/livecynplyayurveda/https://instagram.com/ritualskinandsoul/Check out Brian Johnson's Art! He did the 3 Skeletons Skateboards + The New Podcast Studio: https://www.instagram.com/brianjohnsonstudios/Aztlan Herbal Remedies - https://www.aztlanherbalremedies.com/Kettlebells South Bay - https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellssouthbay/PV Coin Exchange - https://palosverdescoinexchange.com/Deadlight Visions Graphic Design - https://instagram.com/deadlightvisions/Donny Honcho's Healthy Pet Products - https://linktr.ee/localdogdaddySwank Hank's Handmade EDC - https://swankhanks.com/Glitch Pudding, Acrylic Artist - https://instagram.com/glitchpudding/Hoobs Glass Art - https://www.hoobsglass.net/The Pet's Choice Animal Groomers - https://www.instagram.com/thepetschoice_wilmington.ca/Craig's Holistic Doctors:Dr. Jay - https://www.instagram.com/100yearsjay/PBC Health - https://www.instagram.com/pbchealthwellness/Healing/Hustling Links:Louise Hay - https://youtu.be/lz16YqpWkz4Wayne Dyer - https://youtu.be/44ImQV46lF4Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life - https://youtube.com/watch?v=14JxE7i0EPcLouise Hay Sleep Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz8bHR4o7E0Emmet Fox - Prayer Is Not A Way Of Asking, But Of Receiving - https://youtu.be/Tf4yVNtMOgw?si=fQGIg-SGgbF8nBuSRobert Kiyosaki - Liabilities to Assets - https://youtube.com/watch?v=A8vD_XO0vUUCraig's favorite healers:Esther Hicks (AKA Abraham Hicks)Joe DispenzaBruce LiptonDr. SebiAlso shout out to these light workers giving out that lost knowledge:Dr. Delbert BlairDolores CannonSantos Bonnaci
Looking for ways to improve your relationships and feel more love and happiness in your life? In this short but powerful IQ episode, Brandy shares one practical insight that can help shift the energy in your relationships starting today. Instead of getting stuck in patterns of hurt, frustration, criticism, or distance, you'll discover how to use this one simple shift to begin creating more connection, playfulness, and joy — in simple, everyday ways. This small but powerful change can help you start improving your relationships, uplifting your happiness, and even supporting your overall health. IMPORTANT NOTE: We understand that some may believe mind-body healing is impossible. Therefore, if you would like to see images of individuals using their minds to relieve pain, you can check out this medical journal. It includes images from some of Brandy's case studies. If you want to learn how to use your mind to heal yourself, you can check out the training on Brandy's website. Each week, Brandy publishes a volunteer episode where she coaches a volunteer to heal themselves using their own mind. In addition, Brandy shares a quick IQ episode (Insights and Questions) where she answers listener questions or delves deeper into insights on working with the mind for healing. Additional links and resources: Click here to begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" https://brandygillmore.com/healing Join the FREE Breakthrough 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Training: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-mind-body-healing-masterclass The GIFT Method™ Online Video Series: Heal Yourself. Change Your Life. https://brandygillmore.com/gift-method-healing Website: https://brandygillmore.com TEDx Talk: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx Social Media and Additional: Facebook: https://facebook.com/brandy.gillmore/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/ X ~ (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BrandyGillmore Additional classes and services: Heal & Transform Your Self-Love and Relationships with GIFT Alternative Therapy and Mind-Reprogramming (GIFT ATMR)™: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-atmr Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT)® : https://brandygillmore.com/gillmore-internal-freedom-technique/ Additional Courses: https://brandygillmore.com/courses-workshops VIP Monthly Coaching https://brandygillmore.com/vip-coaching/ Please remember that genuine change and follow through are key for self-healing results. If you struggle with negative thoughts or have a chronic health issue or chronic pain, please do not avoid seeing your doctor. Instead, your goal with self-healing should be to continue to see your doctor as recommended and blow their mind with what you are capable of with your mind and with the power of mind-body healing. Please enjoy this self-healing podcast. Topics: relationship healing, how to improve relationships, emotional triggers in relationships, mind-body connection, creating love and connection, relationship advice for healing, practical relationship tips, energy in relationships, healing relationships with mindset, stop relationship patterns, mind-based relationship tools, relationship transformation tips, Brandy Gillmore, Brandy Gillmore relationship advice, self-healing and relationships, communication in relationships, improve relationship connection, relationship mindfulness, break negative relationship cycles
268. Savvy Business and Health & Wellness Tips and Journey to Overcoming Infertility with Laura Jean Bell 1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Today's episode includes some thematic material. I want you to be aware before you listen in the presence of little ears. *Transcription Below* Laura Jean Bell is a believer, storyteller, writer, wife to her high school sweetheart and mama to three miracle babies. She is a published author of You Can Always Come Home by Laura Jean Bell, in addition to being a Business and Social Media Coach. Laura also overcame stage 3 endometriosis by taking the road less traveled and now she spends countless hours helping other women take that road with her! Connect with Laura on Instagram: @laura_jean_bell Laura Jean Bell's Website Questions and Topics We Discuss: What are a handful of practical tips you can offer others, especially as it relates to digital marketing? Will you share your research on Minerals: How do we even determine what minerals we need? Will you leave us with a few more social media tips? Thank You to Our Sponsor: Midwest Food Bank Other Episodes Related to This Topic from The Savvy Sauce: 48 Pursuing Health, Not Vanity Before and After Childbearing with Blogger, Speaker, and Coach, Megan Dahlman 33 Pursuing Health in the New Year with Functional Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jill Carnahan 68 Hormones and Simple Changes to Feel SO Much Better with Functional Medicine Expert, Dr. Jill Carnahan 70 Energy to Spark Success in Your Business with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Podcaster, Christy Wright 76 Conflict Resolution, Infidelity, and Infertility with Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese 77 How 2 Questions Can Grow Your Business and Change Your Life with Author, Pastor, and Podcaster, Jeff Henderson 132 Pursuing Your God-Given Dream with Francie Hinrichsen 256 Gut Health, Allergies, Inflammation and Proactive Solutions with Emily Macleod-Wolfe 266 Female Sex Hormones, Periods, and Perimenopause with Emily Macleod-Wolfe Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook, Instagram or Our Website Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“ Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” *Transcription* Music: (0:00 – 0:10) Laura Dugger: (0:11 - 1:25) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here. Today's episode includes some thematic material. I want you to be aware before you listen in the presence of little ears. Thank you to an anonymous donor to Midwest Food Bank who paid the sponsorship fee in hopes of spreading awareness. Learn more about this amazing nonprofit organization at MidwestFoodBank.org. Laura Jean Bell is my guest today, and she is a Jesus-loving author and also a business and social media coach. So, not only is she going to share some of her best savvy social media and business tips, but also the conversation takes a detour into health and wellness, and she has an abundance of wisdom to share there as well, even including practical tips that we can implement today for our own flourishing in health and well-being. Here's our chat. Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Laura. Laura Jean Bell: (1:26 - 1:27) Hi, thank you for having me. Laura Dugger: (1:28 - 1:34) I'd love for you just to start us off by giving us a snapshot glimpse of your current life right now. Laura Jean Bell: (1:35 - 2:27) Oh, my goodness, my chaotic life. Actually, it's a sweet, beautiful thing, but I am a wife to my high school sweetheart. We have been married, this year will be 11 years, and we have three kiddos. Emmylou, who is six. She literally just turned six. My son Oaks, who is three, and my youngest is Lottie, and she just turned nine months. So, my life is very full. I own my business, I am a published author, and I have three very, very needy children, right? I'm in a season of life where I'm very, very, very needed, and that's a beautiful thing, but it can be a very overwhelming thing at times. So, that is a little snapshot about my day-in and day-out life. Laura Dugger: (2:27 - 2:43) That sums it up well. Gorgeous kid names, by the way. Oh, thank you. But I'd love to hear more about your business, too. Would you mind just explaining the work that you get to do as a digital marketer and online income mentor? Laura Jean Bell: (2:44 - 4:58) Sure. Okay, so, this has been such a fun journey for me, and just to maybe explain it in like a Reader's Digest version, because I think that there's so much on the internet right now that's like, make $5 million in four minutes. But what I do is actually help business owners. So, like the average woman who maybe is wanting to build an income or find her place online, that was where I started. That's where I began, like really helping those women be like, “Hey, I can be a business owner, too.” I can actually have like a mark and a place in this space, which I think is often really hard for women to like grasp, because we're so inundated with influencer culture. But as the business began to expand and grow, I really started to lean into how do I help business owners actually market their business and make it really profitable online? Because a lot of times there's business owners that have these great businesses, but they don't actually have the marketing piece to actually sell the thing that makes their business a business. And some of them have a brick and mortar, and they're brick and mortar as well, but they'd love to increase their income. How do you do that? You get online; you make sales online. And so, what I do is I teach female business entrepreneurs how to scale their business using Instagram. I do not focus on any other platforms. My main focus is Instagram and teaching them how to use their messaging to make sales consistently. And so, I help them figure out their messaging and then write it. Actually, I write content for a lot of my clients. And then I teach them consistency and speed so that their life isn't just consumed by the internet, which is like what all of us feel, right? Like, once you get on, you're like, how do I do this? And I have to create this, I have to edit this, I have to do that. Like, it becomes very overwhelming. And so, what I do is I just eliminate the overwhelm. I simplify it and I help entrepreneurs really find their messaging. Laura Dugger: (4:59 - 5:15) Wow, that's incredible. So, you clearly have a gift for communication and articulating different things. Is there anything you want to just give us a little peek into practical tips if somebody is running their own social media? Any tips you'd have for business owners? Laura Jean Bell: (5:17 - 6:59) I think that the biggest, the greatest understatement that's happening right now online is followers and views mean absolutely nothing. They are like the beginning of Instagram, the beginning of social media. It was all about like, how many friends do you have? And then it was how many followers do you have? And you know, how many views are you getting on your stories? And you get all these interactions on your reels. And like, while that is the mental game of social media, and that is the thing that everybody is going for, because it actually fuels this like dopamine hit in your brain. But the reality is, is that there are people with thousands upon thousands of followers that are making $0 on the internet. And what they need is the actual messaging that says, “Hey, this is how I serve this pain point, and give you the life you want.” And so, the biggest thing is, if you have five people in one day that view your stories, and three of them actually buy from you, like, that's over 50%. So, you're looking at, while everybody is freaking out about the number, it really is about your messaging in order to convert to sales, you can have a bunch of eyes on you. But if you're not serving the people that are following you, and serving them towards a sale, it doesn't mean anything. So, don't focus on the numbers, focus on your messaging, focus on your brand, focus on what it is that you are serving your people with. And you will make money, you just will. It's how it works. So, I hope that answers your question. Well for you. Laura Dugger: (6:59 - 7:26) But yeah, I love it, because it's so unexpected, I would have never known. And I've also heard you encourage people to share their stories rather than just stating facts. And you share your own story, both online and in your book, You Can Always Come Home: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Find the Hope for Your Tomorrow. So, Laura, how can we all incorporate stories into our own work so that we can better serve others? Laura Jean Bell: (7:28 - 8:59) That's such a good question. And I think the biggest thing is, what story do you want people to know? What story is it that like, you really think like, you've been pricked, right, by the Holy Spirit, like, this is the story that I need you to tell. This is why you walked through this experience. This is why you're doing this thing. Because oftentimes, we can negate the things that we've walked through, and act as if like, those things didn't, weren't that big of a deal because you survived it, right? Like, oh, well, you know, it wasn't anything, it was a big deal, right? And so, what are the things that you actually feel are important, they keep showing up, they keep becoming the things that people are asking you about? And how do you tell that story to where somebody hears the messy middle, and then the beautiful resolve, the beautiful ending to that story, because there is, right, the beginning, the middle, and the end. And that's what makes stories so impactful. Facts tell, right? Like, anybody can tell you that, like, a carrot is orange. But like, if somebody tells you the story of how the carrot became orange, or how this, like, what the soil does to all of this, and how it adds these nutrients, doesn't that make you like, appreciate a carrot more, want to eat a carrot more, want to go buy the carrots more, right? And so, the same goes with our story, like, what is it that actually happened to create this specific result? Laura Dugger: (9:00 - 9:11) That's so good. Well, and speaking of stories, are you willing to walk us through a little bit of your own story with your health journey? Yeah, absolutely. Ask me anything. Laura Jean Bell: (9:11 - 9:16) I'm an open book. It might scare some people. I'm an open book about it. Laura Dugger: (9:17 - 9:33) I appreciate that. Yeah, just, you're clearly a very healthy woman. But I know you've had a whole past that you've walked. So, has health always been important to you? Or at what point of life did you start to make some changes because it wasn't working? Laura Jean Bell: (9:35 - 14:24) Yeah, you know, it's so interesting. When I reflect on something like that. Um, you know, I grew up in a home, I always start with this, like, my mother was not a dieter. Like she didn't diet all the time. She wasn't always like, on some workout trend or not eating carbs or not doing this. Like it was never that. My mom is naturally like very, very, very thin. And so, like that wasn't a part of the conversation. My mom was always obsessed, though, with, like eating food that's good for you. Like, and in the 90s, like that was really tricky, right? Because they were so many messages about like, what's good for you? What's not that is bad. Like there's all these things. And while our household, I say was probably much healthier than the average household in the 1990s and early 2000s. I don't think that I ever like cared about my health. I still ate the Hot Pockets and the Easy Mac and ramen noodles and every opportunity that my parents actually let us eat out like I was chowing down. So, when I reflect on like my years, like 0 to 18, all I cared about was just consumption. I was like, nobody could stop the amount of food that I could consume. I'm five foot eleven (5' 11”). I was growing like crazy. You can ask my family like I could out eat anyone. It was kind of unbelievable. So, that part of my life, like, that was not an unhealthy thing. College is when things began for me. And when I went to college, I for most of my life, I was a competitive dancer. So, like, I was consuming but I was burning like it was like calories in versus calories out. I had no concept of that. I did not know how to read a nutrition label on the back of a box until I was like, well into college, like, literally remember learning how to do it in a college health class. So, I go to college. And I noticed that I started gaining weight, right? Like, I'm eating all the fast-food options that are in our student center. And then the cafeteria food. This isn't my mom's home cooked meals anymore. This isn't the mostly healthy option anymore. And I start gaining weight. So, when that happened, I started hearing other girls talk about what they were doing. Like, oh, well, you just eat less than exercise more. And like, I had no concept of like, what, what did that mean? Right? Like, do you just not eat like I love to eat, right. And so, what I started doing, I didn't know how to like lift weights or do anything. So, I started running, because I thought, okay, I have endurance, I danced forever, like, you have to have that endurance with that. So, like, I'll run. So, I start running. And I completely gave up meat. I was like, well, I can just eat. I thought meat somehow made you fat. I don't know. That was just some weird thing that I had in my head. And I stopped eating meat, and I ate less. So, like, I just kind of narrowed down what I was eating, and then ate less of it kind of thing. And that was when my health problems began, was when I began doing that. Which is really interesting, right? I was probably eating roughly like 1000 to 1200 calories a day, but I was running four to six miles a day. So, like, I was not fueling what I was burning. Although I was losing weight. So, like, calories in versus calories out, like the concept of like, just eat less than exercise more, it was working. I was 19. Like, I was young, I had a like, everything was working right, you know. But all of a sudden, my body was like, you're depriving me. And I'm not only being deprived of actual calories, I'm being deprived of nutrients. And what began to happen is it started to show up in my hormones, with my cycle, started breaking out in hormonal acne on my chin, I started having very short cycles. So, like, for any woman listening that maybe doesn't have a concept of this language, because oddly enough, so many women don't, and it's like about us. But like, a woman has a cycle, your period isn't your cycle, it's the full month that's your cycle. And I was instead of 28 days, I was having 18 day cycles. And the pain during my period was excruciating. It was so painful. And I'd never experienced that before. So, those were the things that began to show up. But I just kept going with what I was doing. And just thought I just had bad periods. I had family members that had bad periods, this just must be genetic. And I just have to live with it and pop ibuprofen every 18 days, right. So, that was kind of where it where it started. Laura Dugger: (14:25 - 16:04) Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor. Midwest Food Bank who exists to provide industry leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually. They are a food charity with a desire to demonstrate God's love by providing help to those in need. Unlike other parts of the world where there's not enough food, in America the resources actually do exist. That's why food pantries and food banks like Midwest Food Bank are so important. The goods that they deliver to their agency partners help to supplement the food supply for families and individuals across our country, aiding those whose resources are beyond stretched. 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So, what started happening is in college, I would have these what I call episodes where I would be roughly like a day or two before my period would start. And I would have this unbelievable pain that would come over me. And I could feel it literally my lower abdomen, so much pressure, so much discomfort. Oftentimes, it would involve vomiting, passing out, so painful. To this day, I've had an unmedicated birth. And I'm here to tell you that the pain of pushing out an almost 10-pound baby, and that were roughly the same thing. It was unbelievable, excruciating pain. I would go to the doctor, they would not give me ultrasounds, they would not check anything, they would not even do my blood work, they did nothing. They would just say you have really painful periods, and we'll give you birth control. That was every year from 2010 until 2017. This was what was given to me. And so, in 2017, I was on my way to work, and I had one of those episodes. And I called the doctor, they bring me in, and I said, I want an ultrasound, like I will sit here all day, I need an ultrasound. And so, they did an ultrasound and found two cysts on one ovary, one on the other, and they were six and seven centimeters and six centimeters. I mean, it was just crazy, these large cysts. And they were like, you more than likely have endometriosis. This is, you know, they started explaining all the things. And fast forward, I ended up having two laparoscopies, which is the surgery to remove endometriosis in 10 months, the average woman can go 18 months between surgeries, and I had mine in 10 months. That's how reoccurring rapidly it was growing and spreading in my body. And I felt zero relief from the surgeries, which everyone promised, like, you'll feel amazing, you'll, you know, you'll get pregnant. I couldn't get pregnant. I was in so much pain, and I go through another cycle of it. And it's like, these doctors are like, yeah, you're probably just not going to be able to have children. We recommend you getting on birth control, or getting a hysterectomy, like, these are your options. And so, what I did is I went to see a fertility specialist, like anybody would do like, I'm not going to just stick with my OB. I'm going to see if I can actually have kids. And so, I see a fertility specialist, I go through multiple, multiple, multiple rounds of fertility treatments, and I wind up getting pregnant with my first daughter, Emilu. So, she is a product of folly stem stimulation and an IUI. And lots of trigger shots and lots of synthetic progesterone. I did all of it. And after my daughter was born a year postpartum, I got pregnant again, and I miscarried that baby. That baby was miscarried March of 2020, which is when everybody went crazy, right? 2020, like who has their 2020 story, right? And so, my daughter was little, I mean, she was like 14 months old, when I had this miscarriage. And I remember watching, I watched this video, it was called The Pandemic. And a lot of people like didn't actually see it because it was taken off the internet for misinformation. And it was a woman that was explaining what was really happening with the pandemic, which is funny, because all of it's true now. But it was taken down like, she's crazy. This is a horrible pandemic, nothing was created in a lab, all of that. And I was like, I went to watch it again, because I thought this woman must be crazy. Like there's no way that this would actually happen. And I went to watch it again. And it was taken off the internet for misinformation. And this thought came over me, which is so bizarre now. Like, I know more about Kim and Kanye's divorce, than I know about what's happening with this pandemic. Yet, Kim and Kanye's divorce information is there for me to see. And they're not letting me look at this. Why? And it was this very strange thing that came over me. But everything that came out that was like, don't take this medicine to help COVID, don't do this, actually, like saturated fats are bad for you, like all of these different things that were popping up. And people were saying, it's misinformation. I was like, I'm going to research that. I'm going to research that. I'm going to research that the fertility doctor that did my DNC after I had a miscarriage. They actually said to me, you will never again, have another pregnancy. But if you do, you will not have a normal child. That is what they discovered and decided about me, according to the results from that DNC, what happened to that baby, why that baby wasn't developing, why I lost that baby. It literally like, and him saying that to me, I was like, why? And it was almost like he couldn't explain to me the reasons why, but that I just never would. And this is what I needed to do next in order to stay healthy and keep endometriosis away. And so, I went on this journey for one year and I committed to one year where I was like, everything that is misinformation, I'm going to research it. Everything that I have been told is good for me or is the best choice for me because of my condition. I'm going to actually look at what they're giving to me and like, why? Um, every time somebody told me like endometriosis is incurable. Okay. But like, what is endometriosis? Nobody actually explained to me what it was. They just told me I had it and that it caused what it caused, not actually what caused it. And so, when I went on this journey, I began to discover and unfold so many things that absolutely blew my mind, broke my heart, made me very angry because as I began to implement the things that I discovered, I healed and I got better. And all of a sudden I don't have endometriosis anymore. All of a sudden I'm pregnant with a very healthy baby. All of a sudden, like everything is better. How is it that the things that the providers that were working with me, what they were doing for me was keeping me sick. And as I branched out and did all the things that they said was absolutely crazy. I had one of them literally looking at me and he was holding topical progesterone and he was like, this stuff, like with all due respect to this functional doctor that talked to you, this stuff doesn't work. And unfortunately they sell things to people like you, young women who are desperate for answers. They sell this stuff to you to make so much money and it's not going to do anything for you. Guess what? Topical progesterone changed my life. So, anyways, that is kind of a little bit of like my year of rebellion and what happened. I'm happy to go into details for you, but I feel like I'm getting long winded with it. Laura Dugger: (23:39 - 24:13) No, that's incredible. I do want to do a deep dive into it because I think it's such a blessing after you've spent over a year researching this and then living this for multiple years. I think it can be such a benefit to each of us. And I'm recalling this story specifically about toxins where people were saying that means nothing. But in that fertility clinic, somebody told you, there was a sign that said their employees were not allowed to wear certain toxins because quote, it could inhibit the fertility process. Laura Jean Bell: (24:14 - 24:14) Yes. Laura Dugger: (24:15 - 24:16) Can you elaborate on that? Laura Jean Bell: (24:17 - 26:18) Yes. You know, what's really funny is I went to the health department to get some paperwork and stuff for my kids the other day. And, um, there was a sign up that was like any and all women that are getting mammograms, if you're getting a mammogram, do not wear perfume or deodorant for a mammogram because of the radiation mixed with the toxins. I asked the woman that was sitting there, I was like, why did they say that? And she explained it to me and I was like, oh, okay. So, why aren't you telling us to stop wearing it altogether? Um, but when I went to the fertility clinic, I was going through fertility. I was like an avid Daisy by Mark Jacobs perfume where I don't know. I still love the way that smells. It's the yummiest, but I would wear it all the time. And I went in and the woman that was there, she was like, you smell so good. And I was like, it's Daisy by Mark Jacobs. She was like, I wish I could wear perfume to work. I'm not allowed to. And I was like, why not? And she was like, oh, because like the people that are working on women who are going through fertility, getting their IU eyes. So, it's like when they're actually inseminating you, like we, it could inhibit the fertility process. She was like, have you ever noticed we don't have any candles? Like we're not allowed to bring candles here, all of that. And I was like, why aren't you telling me to stop doing that? Is that not interesting to anyone? Like why is no one paying attention to the fact that like, I'm walking in here with perfume on to get an IU eye that's going to fail because it inhibits the, for the fertility process, like the one that works. Uh, guess what? I wasn't wearing any perfume. So, it's like, it's one of those things that like, when I heard that, I thought, well, what is it that messes with the fertility process? Like what, what is that? And this was honestly, when I heard this information, this was before my year of rebellion. So, like, I remember her telling me that and I kind of stopped wearing it to the sessions because I thought, well, I don't want to get this messed up anyways. Laura Dugger: (26:18 - 26:29) So, yeah, pretty wild. That's incredible. And okay. So, from that year of rebellion, what other tweaks did you make small and large? Laura Jean Bell: (26:30 - 29:38) Oh man. Um, some big things like I removed toxins from my home. So, that looked like removing Clorox wipes and, um, detergents that are just like your average detergents that you buy from the store. Um, I stopped burning candles and started burning, not burning, but diffusing essential oils. Um, from there, what I really started focusing on was my protein intake. Um, I spent so many years vegan, vegetarian, refusing meat, refusing proteins. And those were the years that things were really bad for me. When I started to reincorporate animal proteins and quality animal fats, my cycles went from 18 days to 29 days. I started having painless periods. My hair started growing more. Um, my nails wouldn't break. Um, my, even my vision got better. And so, what was really interesting is I started learning that if you are protein deficient, you will be progesterone deficient and progesterone is the pregnancy hormone. This is the hormone you have to have in order to conceive. I always tell it like this progesterone equals pro gestation. So, if you don't have enough progesterone, your baby cannot survive the first 12 weeks. That's what the baby lives on before the placenta is formed. You have to have progesterone in order to balance out the estrogen progesterone balance. If it's imbalanced, that's where you have pain, mood swings, acne, discomfort, the growth of endometriosis and PCOS. These things are really important. Progesterone is so important for your mental health. If you are mentally low, like think about your progesterone levels. Think about how much you're sleeping. If you're sleeping in complete darkness, that raises your levels. If you eat at least 80 grams of protein a day, it raises your progesterone levels. These are two really basic things. Like it's really simple. It's not complicated. So, that was probably the biggest thing for me was learning how to eat because for years we're told, at least all of my life, like fat is bad. They would rather you eat hydrogenated oils and I can't believe it's not better than actually eat grass-fed butter. Why? Why is it bad for you? When you really uncover the work that was done in the studies that were given for explaining that fat is bad, it was all paid for. It was all paid for by the medical industry, by big pharma in order to push this agenda. They said that it was bad for our hearts, but get this, in the years after they told everyone that it was horrible for heart health, heart disease skyrocketed as people began to eat less animal protein and less animal fats. So, anyways, just to give like a little, some of the things that I discovered and changed, that's the main thing, which really and truly is like not that complicated. Wow. Laura Dugger: (29:39 - 29:45) Yes. Focusing on what you're intaking. What about cortisol? What did you learn about that? Laura Jean Bell: (29:46 - 32:21) So, cortisol is like your get up and get crap done hormone. Okay. And when you are living in a state of fight or flight, where basically you get up in the morning, I'm going to give you an example of what a lot of women do. And they end up having issues with cortisol and eventually stop producing it altogether. So, a woman gets up in the morning, she wakes up, she drinks a cup of coffee with no food on her stomach. And she goes and does a 30-minute cardio workout. And then she comes in and she eats maybe like a protein bar, like a little, like some type of granola bar, another cup of coffee. She goes to work. She works all day or she's home with her kids all day. And by the time she's got her work done, or she's taking care of her children and fed her children, doing all of these things, you're going all day long. All of a sudden it's three o'clock and you haven't eaten anything and you're in a bad mood and you're really tired. And so, maybe you go get a snack and another cup of coffee. And then by the time you get to dinner, it's the only meal that you've really sat down and had for the day. Okay. So, what has that done to you? Your body believes because your body and your brain don't know the difference between a bear chasing you or you running strictly on caffeine and doing too much cardio. And so, all of a sudden she is moody. She's exhausted. She's running on all this tension. Her hair starts to fall out. She gets acne. Her skin's doing some weird stuff. Her nails are kind of brittle. All this, you're always moody. You're always in a bad mood. It's because your cortisol is doing this. It's like, and it's like on, it's like high. And sometimes when you keep doing this, you actually can get a lot of energy. And then all of a sudden your adrenals, because your adrenals are what produced cortisol. Your adrenals are like, actually we're done. Like stop running from the bear. Just die. Like literally it like can't do anything for you anymore. And you go into what a lot of people call, or doctors call adrenal failure, which is where your body doesn't even produce cortisol anymore. And so, that is when you can't get out of bed in the morning. You're so exhausted. Um, you can't lose weight. You, no matter what you do, you're winded. You're overwhelmed. Um, but you don't have energy for anything. You have so much brain fog, um, so much bloat and inflammation. It's because your body's not producing cortisol. So, you don't have the energy to get anything done. Um, does that answer your question? Laura Dugger: (32:21 - 32:45) Yeah, this is so interesting because I feel like there's a whole health movement right now. So, there's a lot of buzz about all of this and people, I think, especially after 2020 people are waking up. So, love gathering perspectives as you're talking about inflammation then too, with cortisol, have you researched much about grounding, like actually barefoot on the earth? Yes, girl. Are you kidding me? Absolutely. Laura Jean Bell: (32:46 - 35:48) Um, so, something that was really interesting, I went to see a specialist, um, when I was really healing my adrenals, because a fun fact for you, like when your adrenals are just in overload, if you are experiencing high cortisol, you're constantly up here. Guess what? Your body's going to throw out the window fertility because what in the world is safe about a body that is running from a bear? Like, no, your body is preserving you because it's not safe for you to host a life. So, I was seeing a doctor who was really helping me. Um, it's called muscle testing. So, they test each organ according to how your muscles respond. And, um, I was in adrenal failure. And at this point I'd already had my second child and was experiencing a lot of inflammation. I couldn't lose weight. I was like so tired. I was irritable. And, um, I did this long session with him and I was in St. Pete, Florida doing this session. And he said, you have an assignment for the rest of the day. And I was like, okay. And he was like, you need to go to the beach, like go somewhere and actually lay your entire body down on the sand. He was like, I know, like nobody wants to get sandy, but like lay on the sand. And I was like, tell me why. And he was like, if you lay on the sand, it's your body touching the earth. And God gave you the earth as a battery pack. And this battery pack literally is going to shoot energy back into your body that your body has been deprived of. And like, there's, he started going into all the studies for it, but he was like, don't you ever know the difference? Like, and how you feel when you've been cooped up at work all day. And then like, you go on a vacation to the beach and you sit on the beach and you put your feet in moving water. He was like, it's literal living water. This living water moves and it heals and rejuvenates what happens to water that stagnant. It gets disgusting. Yeah. It turns to mold, right? It actually goes toxic, but that moving water is healing. It's living. It's rejuvenating. It's very biblical, right? And then you have the earth that God gave you is this battery pack. There are people, this is going to sound crazy, but there are who have done LSD, like psychedelic drugs that talk about the vibrations of the earth. When they're on this drug, they are seeing the way. And they talk about there's a magnetic field. They like, you can read, you can watch videos. You can see studies of people who did LSD, who literally can see the energy that the ground gives you. I mean, it's crazy, but isn't it like the Lord, right? To give us what we need in nature, like magic. Laura Dugger: (35:49 - 37:17) Yes. Where we're going back to the way that he designed, whether that's eating whole foods or getting outside in his beautiful nature. There's countless benefits, but I think it's just amazing that taking your shoes off and being on the earth, even for 30 seconds is beneficial. When was the first time you listened to an episode of The Savvy Sauce? How did you hear about our podcast? Did a friend share it with you? Will you be willing to be that friend now and text five other friends or post on your socials, anything about The Savvy Sauce that you love? If you share your favorite episodes, that is how we continue to expand our reach and get the good news of Jesus Christ in more ears across the world. So, we need your help. Another way to help us grow is to leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts. Each of these suggestions will cost you less than a minute, but it will be a great benefit to us. Thank you so much for being willing to be generous with your time and share. We appreciate you. You had also talked about previously with your health journey, being deficient in minerals, I think you said as well, or just not getting the nutrients. So, are there any minerals that we all are likely lacking or any that you would recommend from your research and experience? Laura Jean Bell: (37:18 - 39:36) Yeah, I would, I mean, every mineral. The most underrated mineral right now is potassium. The amount of women who are potassium deficient and need more potassium is unreal. But magnesium is huge. You have to have magnesium for your body to even naturally produce vitamin D. Like vitamin D is a hormone, but you have to have magnesium for your body to produce vitamin D. How many have gone to the doctor and they're like, you are very low in vitamin D, right? Well, get in the sunshine more, take the supplement, but like, where's your magnesium, right? And so, magnesium, potassium, potassium is huge, especially for your mental health. This is really going to help you in like balancing out, like you're removing the brain fog, really. Sodium, which everyone's like, eat less sodium. You need less sodium chloride. You need less table salt. You don't need less salt. Your body has salt. Your body needs salt. Think about what your t-shirt looks like when you drenched in sweat. It dries and what does it have? Salt. It's salty, right? When you're sweaty, it's salty. And it's because your body actually needs sodium. It has to have it. And so, stop using white table salt, like iodized salt. Go get some quality Celtic salt, like really simple, but put that in your water. Like first thing in the morning, drink some water with some Celtic salt, like get those electrolytes back in your system. So, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium, like your body needs calcium and you can get calcium in multiple ways, um, multiple ways, but calcium is going to support your bones. It's going to help support your muscles. Cause if you are working those muscles, your body needs the strength. And so, calcium is going to give you that balance as well. It's fantastic. So, all of them, but like, I think the make sure you're getting magnesium, just like if you just need to start somewhere, just get a magnesium supplement. I recommend magnesium glycinate because it's kind of the overall magnesium. Laura Dugger: (39:37 - 39:44) So, it's great. Okay. And you said you can get calcium multiple places. Do you take that as a supplement or where do you get your calcium? Laura Jean Bell: (39:45 - 41:04) So, I actually do adrenal cocktails. So, that is, um, coconut water, orange juice and Celtic salt. That's it. And just do a little adrenal cocktail in the morning. And in the afternoon, make sure that you have had protein before you drink it, because if you're anything like me, it'll spike your blood sugar. Um, if you're not balanced, so, you need to be balanced. Um, I've always been very sensitive to things like orange juice, apple juice. Like as a kid, I would feel really bad in the mornings and I just thought breakfast made my stomach hurt. And actually it was like, my blood sugar was dysregulated from the cup of orange juice and the cinnamon toast that my mom gave me. Right. So, like, it's like butter, sugar, white flour, orange juice, like eat this for a nutrient dense breakfast. And I like would feel horrible after because my blood sugar was off. So, um, make sure you get some protein on your stomach and drink the adrenal cocktail. Like my parents, my parents swear by it. My dad's like, this has changed my life. I'm your mom's going to make me one of those little cocktail things that you tell, I tell her about all the time. It's hilarious. And I'm like, it's just juice and coconut water, but it's got the minerals. That's why it makes you feel so good. It's because it's giving your body the nutrients that it needs. Laura Dugger: (41:05 - 41:17) That's incredible. Are there any other biohacks, health hacks, even the role of light that it plays or movement or anything else that you want to recommend with your extensive research? Laura Jean Bell: (41:18 - 43:19) Um, I'll give two things. Uh, number one: if you can get up as the sun is rising or a little bit before and actually go outside and stare at the red light. The actual, morning sunrise, and then watch the sunset. If you can get your eyeballs on just like the surroundings where that red light is hitting, that will do wonders for the production of melatonin in your gut. It's going to help you sleep. It's going to help you sleep really good at night, which is going to help you with your progesterone levels. So, that is great. Number two is weightlifting. If you can incorporate at least two days a week of heavy weightlifting into your routine, it's going to do wonders. And the reason I say that is that estrogen, toxic estrogen, not the estrogen that's good for you that you need to like make you female, but like the toxic estrogens you're getting from perfumes and food and plastics and all the things it stores itself in fat, in visceral fat. And so, the best way to burn fat and build muscle is by lifting weights. And so, if you want to keep toxic estrogens out of your body, step number one, get rid of fat, like fight hard for like, I mean, I'm still postpartum. I'm still burning off like weight that I gained in pregnancy. But the number one thing that motivates me is not like, I want to look better, which of course I want to look better. Of course I want to fit back into my clothes, like all of that. But like Laura toxic estrogens store themselves in this fat. And so, what, when you are lifting weights, you are burning fat and building muscle to support your family and not be burdened by the imbalance of your hormones. Like right there. That is the reason why. So, lift weights. It's so good for you. It protects you from so many other diseases, but like that alone, women do not understand the power of that. It's going to do wonders for you. Laura Dugger: (43:20 - 43:47) Okay. This is so helpful. And then I'm thinking it's beneficial to have a specific plan. So, as we think about where you talked about laundry detergents or limiting toxins, will you share a few of your personal favorite products? And then also what are some recommended things we can actually eat? Like when you walk through a healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, what would you share? Laura Jean Bell: (43:49 - 45:22) Okay. So, some favorite products. I started out using Thieves household concentrate. Young Living sells it. And it's like $26 for a bottle of the concentrate. That concentrate can be household cleaner. So, like it can clean any surface in your home. It can be used as dishwasher detergent. So, we use thieves instead of like pods in our, in our dishwasher. And I'm here to tell you, I think Young Living just came out with dishwasher pods, like Thieves dishwasher pods. We don't use it. We still use the concentrate. But we use that. You can use it in your laundry so you can wash your clothes in it. And so, we alternate with that. Sometimes we use that. Sometimes we use Molly's Suds. Those are like little pods. You can get them on Amazon. It's a non-toxic option. You can also wash your clothes and like baking soda and vinegar, like just be old school. Your clothes won't smell like vinegar. Don't worry. Like the vinegar gets rid of the odor. That's like how our grandparents did it. So, those are some really simple hacks. Just because that's inexpensive. Like you can make 16, I think it's 16 bottles of household concentrate, like spray with the one bottle. So, like you buy the one bottle, it takes a cap full and then you fill the rest of the way up with water and it cleans anything. It's fantastic. It smells great. You'll love it. What else did you ask me? Laura Dugger: (45:22 - 45:28) Food? Yes, food. Like a sample menu. Okay. Laura Jean Bell: (45:28 - 47:02) Something that I love to eat. I love to just really enjoy my food. Like if you're on the go, like I'll give it an example. If you're on the go, I recommend like boil some eggs. Okay. Take like three boiled eggs. Get like a chopstick to get your protein and like an RX bar. RX bars are going to have the carbs, but it's also going to have more protein. You'll get six grams of protein per egg and then about 10 grams in your chopstick. So, it's like 18 grams of the eggs plus 10 is 28 grams plus the RX bar. You're going to get over 30 grams of protein and then you'll have some carbs. I do recommend getting a little bit more carbs, but if you're on the go and you're in a hurry and you need to feel balanced, that's a good start. If you're home, like I love doing scrambled eggs and air frying sweet potatoes, peppers, and onions. It is delicious. Just trust me and season it with garlic powder and salt. It's so simple. Some avocado oil and literally just allow, like think about all the carbs, all the protein, everything. The best hack though, that I learned with eggs is do two regular, like the full egg and then do two egg whites and then add cottage cheese to your eggs, blend it in a blender and then cook them and just thank me later. So, you're getting extra protein, it's creamier, it's so good. And then eat that with sweet potatoes and peppers and it's primo. Laura Dugger: (47:02 - 47:12) Okay. This sounds amazing. I love it. And this is my post recording meal, the RX bar. I love it on busy days. Laura Jean Bell: (47:13 - 48:27) Yes. For lunch, I mean lunch, I honestly, I keep like ground beef patties just ready. And my air fryer stays on. I literally use it for every meal. Sometimes if I don't have it ready, I just pat it out, put it in the air fryer, it cooks. Do that with a bunch of veggies, get lots of fruit, mainly berries, like berries, apples, and just adding that in is your carb. You can do, if you need a snack, I highly recommend doing Greek yogurt and mixing in your favorite protein powder and mixing that up. It's so good. The Greek yogurt gives you the carbs, the fats and protein, and then you add the extra protein in it. And so, it's excellent. For dinner, our favorite meal, we eat a lot of grass-fed beef because we buy cow every year. So, we'll do bowls and we'll do like a bed of rice, sweet potatoes, peppers and onions, and then ground beef. And then we drizzle the Japanese barbecue sauce over it. And we call it Japanese barbecue bowls. It's literally just like a bunch of vegetables and meat with sauce, but it's really good. So, there's some meal ideas for you. Laura Dugger: (48:28 - 48:49) That's incredible. Thank you for just rattling those off. We've got a plan now. And I love how this conversation took a turn toward health. So, before we leave that section, any other healthy rhythms or best practices or ways you've simplified your life that you would recommend? Just sleep. Laura Jean Bell: (48:49 - 49:34) I know that sounds ridiculous, but people aren't sleeping and go to bed without your phone. You're going to be okay. You really are. If your kids can go to bed without their phones, without a phone in their face, you can do it too. It's not the best way to turn your brain off. So, go to bed. When you lay in a dark room without any blue light, you actually are helping your nervous system reset itself. And it needs a moment to rest and digest. So, get in the bed without a blue light and close your eyes and go to sleep. You can do it, but it's so simple. And try to get eight to 10 hours of sleep a night. Truly, it's so important. Laura Dugger: (49:35 - 49:54) That's so good. And you're all about simplifying. You even help people simplify their digital marketing. So, as we turn it back to business, I know you can't give away all of your secrets, but will you share just a few more business or social media tips with all of us? Laura Jean Bell: (49:55 - 50:43) Oh, man. I think the number one thing that I would tell anyone who's wanting to do anything in the online space is don't spread yourself across every platform. It's not worth your time. And the more you hone in on one thing, the more of that thing you will sell, like plain and simple. And you will make way more money. You will spend way less time working on it. You will enhance the lives of the people that choose to work with you. That is what you will gain. If you simplify your offers, number one, sell less. Just sell more of one thing and stop spreading yourself thin across all the platforms. It's just too much work. Laura Dugger: (50:43 - 51:03) That's wise counsel. And will you also tell us, I mean, I'm amazed as I'm thinking of all this research that you've done. You're living a healthy lifestyle. You're raising young children, consulting with others as their coach. Also, you wrote a book. Can you share a little bit about that? Laura Jean Bell: (51:03 - 52:50) I wrote my book. I actually have it right next to me because I was like, if somebody is going to ask you what this book is about, it's a book of short stories. And it sounds really simple, but it's a book of short stories that really draws you back to who you are in the Lord and understanding your place, like your identity in Christ, your belonging, fighting against fear and really coming home to who God created you to be. And so, this book is a compilation of short stories of my own life where these things were very disrupted. My identity, like a total identity crisis, like not just having so much fear, learning how to come back to who God made me to be, but really writing out the moments of when I was living in that season and the people that helped me kind of find my way out and the things that God really showed me in that journey. And so, have it right here. You Can Always Come Home: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Find the Hope for Your Tomorrow. It's really what my heart was and I learned a lot when I left my hometown and I moved to small town, North Alabama. And although this is where my dad is from, this was not where I was raised. And I walked into a total identity crisis when I moved here. And I write a lot about that and about the moments when I was living in that season. How the Lord would reveal to me, like, remember when this happened, or remember when this happened and how you handled it or what that person said to you. And I wrote those stories in here. And so, the goal of this book is for anybody who reads it to know that God's on your side and everything's going to be okay. Laura Dugger: (52:51 - 53:06) Thank you for sharing that, Laura. And we'll certainly add a link for that in the show notes for today's episode, but also what links can we give for your social media? And then if somebody wants to reach out and work with you, what would that process look like? Laura Jean Bell: (53:07 - 53:47) Yeah, so, my Instagram is Laura_Jean_Bell and Jean is J-E-A-N. And if you want to work with me or reach out, you can email me at laurabellwrites@gmail.com, or you can literally go to my Instagram account and click the link in my bio where I explain what I do. And it offers an ability to hop on a call with me where we can talk together and see if we would be a good fit to work together. So, those are the ways that you can contact me. I have a website, laurabell.co, and you can contact me through that as well. Laura Dugger: (53:48 - 54:07) Wonderful. Thank you for adding that. We will make sure it's accessible for everyone. And Laura, you may be familiar with why we're called The Savvy Sauce, which is because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, my final question for you today, Laura, what is your Savvy Sauce? Laura Jean Bell: (54:09 - 56:38) For life in general? You got it. Okay. Well, I have two of them. And so, one of them is kind of silly and one of them is not. So, I'm going to go with the non-silly one. Oh, share both. Yes. But I will say like this, there was this line that I heard, and I don't know who like trademarked this line, but it was very simple. It said, “You are the CEO of your life.” And it was very simple, but it changed everything for me because for so much of my life, like if your knee jerk reaction to things not going your way is to blame someone else, you're not living as the CEO of your life. And I have spent a lot of my life, like when something doesn't go my way, I look for a person to blame instead of looking at myself and my own flaws. Being able to see that, “Hey, sometimes Laura, you're to blame and like, it's okay.” You're the CEO of your life and you get to see what you did wrong, see how you messed up, see how you needed to shift something and then move on. And I think so many of us, whether we want to believe it or not, we can fall victim to that and live our lives so attached to this idea that somebody else is always to blame. Somebody else did this to me. Sometimes things do happen to you that are not your fault. Sometimes you are a victim of horrible crimes and horrible things happening to you. But the question is, what are you going to do about it? Who are you going to talk to about it? Are you going to go to the Lord and ask Him what it's actually supposed to look like for your life moving on from this place? Are you going to stay in a mindset that's small and traumatized, small and victimized? Or are you going to say, “I'm the CEO of my life and I'm going to link arms with the Holy Spirit and keep moving forward.” And so, that was a huge thing for me to learn. And I feel like it's kind of been my savvy sauce in the last probably year, because 2024 was a year of a lot of things happening to me that weren't my fault. And finally, one day I thought, you know, Laura, you can sulk in this, but it's not going to change your circumstance. What's going to change your circumstance is you saying, “I'm in charge of my life and I'm going to pick up the pieces of this and I'm going to ask God what to do with it.” And so, anyways, you're the CEO of your life and it's time to take charge of that. So, yeah. Laura Dugger: (56:38 - 56:42) I love it. And now you've got to share your silly one as well. You've left us curious. Laura Jean Bell: (56:43 - 57:01) What is The Savvy Sauce? Let me just tell all of my, all of my geriatric millennials out there, you need to put castor oil on your face. Okay. Just know that like castor oil, you need to look like a glazed donut when you go to bed and your skin is going to be, your skin will thank you. Just trust me. Laura Dugger: (57:02 - 57:26) That's incredible. I was so grateful you shared. And Laura, I can see why clients are so drawn to work with you. It is so delightful to have conversations with you. You are gifted in so many different arenas. And I think what really stands out is your generosity and just your willingness to share all of this with us. So, thank you so much for being my delightful guest today. Laura Jean Bell: (57:26 - 57:29) Oh, it's such a gift talking to you. Thank you for having me. Laura Dugger: (57:30 - 1:01:12) One more thing before you go, have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you, but it starts with the bad news. Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved. We need a savior, but God loved us so much. He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him. That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life. We could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished. If we choose to receive what he has done for us, Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” So, you pray with me now. Heavenly father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me. So, me for him, you get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you're ready to get started. First, tell someone, say it out loud, get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes and Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it. You can start by reading the book of John. Also get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you. We want to celebrate with you too. So, feel free to leave a comment for us here. If you did make a decision to follow Christ, we also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process. And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “in the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today. And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.