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Welcome back! We are with the amazing Hannah Brencher today. If you heard her on Smart Girl Summer, you have a little taste already of what we're going to talk about.  What does it look like to unplug? What does it look like to get your life back? What does it look like to get control over this crazy phone addiction that we all have? Now, don't worry. I'm not going to tell you to throw your phone out the window. But I also believe that we want to be smart. We want to be strategic because we are all working to live the life God has for us, and Hannah is going to help us today. Hannah Brencher is the founder of More Love Letters (leaving letters for strangers), a TED speaker, an entrepreneur, an author, and an online educator.  Hannah teaches people to establish important disciplines through her fantastic online courses and doesn't shy away from tough topics like mental illness.  In her new book, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World, Hannah demonstrates how powering down changed her entire life. The Unplugged Hours gives you the practical ideas and spiritual inspiration you need to stop scrolling and start living. Join Hannah and I as we talk about: Why we are afraid of unplugging Finding a balance between life online and offline Practical ways to start implementing unplugged hours Ways to use social media in healthy ways Favorite Quotes:  03:32 - “We have a bundle of emotions. There are a bunch of them, usually all conflicting with each other.” 11:47 - “It starts with naming. Naming is simply asking yourself what is going on inside myself right now. What am I feeling right now?” 12:28 - “The reason I chose the title, I Shouldn't Feel This Way, is because that is often the first thing we notice. We noticed we are feeling something we shouldn't.” 14:43 - “Get curious about yourself and show yourself the same benefit of curiosity that we show our friends, kids, and other people.” Links to Great Things We Discussed: Hannah Brencher Website    Hannah Brencher Instagram   The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World Love Is Blind    American Murder: Laci Peterson    The God of the Woods    Kitchen Timer    Oura Ring    Build a Coaching Business Quick Start Challenge Create a Course Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!   Make sure to hit that subscribe button on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show! Today, we are with one of my favorite smart girls- Hannah Brencher. She is a bestselling author, speaker, and course creator. She's back on the show and sharing the behind-the-scenes you won't get anywhere else. Hannah is the founder of More Love Letters, a global love letter-writing movement (leaving letters for strangers), a TED speaker, an entrepreneur, an author, and an online educator.  Hannah teaches people to establish important disciplines through her fantastic online courses and doesn't shy away from tough topics like mental illness. I'm so excited for you to get to hear from her today! In her new book, The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World, Hannah demonstrates how powering down changed her entire life. The Unplugged Hours gives you the practical ideas and spiritual inspiration you need to stop scrolling and start living. Join Hannah and I as we talk about: What burnout looks like and how to move forward The importance of unplugging and powering down Selling and creating courses that are right for you and your audience  Being willing to experiment and try new things Using social media in a healthy way Favorite quotes:  (9;16 audio) “Little by little, you change and you develop but you have to be really careful that you don't change and develop into what you think other people want you to be.” (19:24 audio) “Knowing your readers and your audience and knowing what they want is so critical because you have this opportunity to serve them.” (21:32 audio ) “Be willing to experiment. It is okay to feel nervous and afraid, it means you care. It would be more problematic if you felt nothing at all.” (26:13 audio) “Create before you consume.” (29:30 audio) “Look for the one rather than looking for the masses.” Coaching this week:  Biggest Success Secret   (38:16 audio)  I shared my biggest success secret! Success in life is not that much about being smart or talented. The secret is grit and support! Grit will lap genius every single time, and you need people who know more than you helping you. Whatever you want to do in life, the number one success secret is to get gritty and get the help you need. Recommendations: (46:21 audio) This week I am recommending a movie, The Fall Guy. This rom com came out in May. Big thumbs up to Ryan Gosling. Get a big tub of popcorn and enjoy. It's an easy watch and it's super, super fun. Links to great things we discussed:  Hannah Brencher Website Hannah Brencher Instagram The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World Catfish Oppenheimer Mulan Homer Notion The Fall Guy La La Land Apply for Alli's Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

In this episode:Hannah Brencher joins Heather on the Healthy By Heather Brown show to share her journey toward resetting and unplugging to live an intentional lifestyle. Founder of More Love Letters, author of new book, "The Unplugged Hours", mom and wife, Hannah shares how she achieved 1,000 hours unplugged. Hannah shares about the power of a digital Sabbath, how to fully reset through unplugging, and how to have anchor points in your day.We are wired to move fast and yet in the slowness, we find DEEP JOY. The more we get rid of the noise, the more we realize we can step in rhythm with Jesus. God will never tell us to hustle or move faster and in fact, God is calling us to a slower pace. Productivity is amplified when we choose to unplug because we realize where our priority should be when the noise is reduced. My next step for you is this: Write down when you feel better, relaxed, or more alive and let that be part of you sabbath. (Example: reading, writing, napping)In the marriage corner:Heather and Eric talk about their top 5 tips for saving money. Connect with Hannah:Website: https://hannahbrenchercreative.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbrencher/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hannahbrencher/Links from this episode:The Unplugged Hours: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/mentalhealthbookslistAmazon Conversation Cards For Kids Mentioned In Marriage Corner: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/hbconvocardsMoney Saving Blog Post: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/save-money-vacations-date-nights-other-luxuries/Connect with Heather:7 Days FREE of the HBHB Membership: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/Heather's ebooks: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/Heather's Amazon favorites: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/HBstorefrontHeather's freebies: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/Heather's favorite liquid collagen: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/everyday-must-haves/Heather's email list: https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89eaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrownPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videosLTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrownHow you can show the podcast some love:FOLLOW - Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app.RATE - We'd love it even more if you could drop a r5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.REVIEW - Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.DOWNLOAD - Click the download but to download an episode!

Hey hey! I love having a chance to bring back one of my favorite conversations with someone who is not just my friend, but a friend of the show. This woman is brilliant, so Smart Girl Summer is the perfect time to re-air this incredible conversation. Hannah Brencher is the founder of More Love Letters (leaving letters for strangers- how fun is that?!), a TED speaker, and the best-selling author of three books.  Hannah teaches people to establish important disciplines through her fantastic online courses and doesn't shy away from tough topics like mental illness. I'm so excited for you to get to hear from her today! Join in as Hannah and I discuss: Why giving yourself permission to try something new is so important What it's really like being the breadwinner, and why this is an essential conversation for women in the church How to protect yourself from comparison and imposter syndrome Why gratitude (and expressing it!) at every juncture is key Hannah Brencher is a TED speaker, founder of More Love Letters, and author of three bestselling books, including her latest, Fighting Forward: Your Nitty-Gritty Guide to Beating the Lies That Hold You Back. Hannah and her husband, Lane, live in Atlanta with their daughter. Favorite quotes: “If you want to learn how to hone your voice and you want to become a writer and you haven't established a readership, a blog is a really great way to start.” “If you have never tried something before don't say no because you are scared.” “I don't want people to be spectators in the lives of other people. I want them to be fully in their lives and that requires doing the work every single day.” “Just because it has been done this one way a thousand times before doesn't mean that it is what you have to do.” “Make sure you finish things as well as you start them.”  “We need to celebrate more because we are doing big things and just because it doesn't look like the milestone that person had doesn't mean your milestone is any less important or any less worthy to be celebrated.” Links to great things we discussed:  Hannah Brencher Website Hannah Brencher Instagram Hannah Brencher Pinterest Hannah Brencher Twitter Hannah Brencher Facebook Fighting Forward Cocokind The Bachelor 90 Day Fiancé Good Mythical Morning Billy Joel Scenes from an Italian Restaurant - Billy Joel Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Hanna Brencher about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 4.  About the guest: Hanna Brencher is a writer, TED Speaker, and mental health advocate with a heart for building leaders. She is the author of 3 best-selling books - Fighting Forward, Come Matter Here, and If You Find This Letter. She is the founder of More Love Letters - a global organization using the power behind social media to write and mail letters to strangers in need across the world. Named as one of the White House's "Women Working to Do Good," Hanna and her work have been featured in publications such as CNN World News, the Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, and Glamour among dozens of others. Hanna lives in Atlanta, Georgie with her husband Lane and daughter Novalee. Episode Links:   Brave Enough CME Conference RHETI Enneagram Assessment Enneagram Course InCrowd MicroSurveys Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN  Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women. This season is sponsored by InCrowd, a brand within the Apollo Intelligence Family of companies.  Join today by clicking on the link we'll share after this episode and earn money sharing your medical expertise.

Today we are speaking with Author Peyton Garland. Peyton is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not so by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. She lives in Colorado with her husband, Josh (JG), and their two gremlin dogs, Alfie and Daisy.In this episode we discuss: 1) The shift from perfection to grace and how this was initiated by a good friend who gave Peyton permission to ask for help and support which led to 3 different diagnosis from a mental health professional. This opened the door to letting go of bitterness and perfectionism which led to embracing the term grace. 2) We spoke about shame, the weight of it, how to shift from it and the doors it opened in Peyton's life when she learned to shift from perfection to grace. 3) The power of holding the door open for the people behind you.  Once you have learned the lessons, they have changed your life, learning how to pay that forward to impact others, shorten their learning curve and be a source of support is how we can continue to hold that door open for others. Connect with PeytonWebsite: https://peytongarland.squarespace.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peytonmgarlandauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peytonmgarland Email: peytonhanners@gmail.comPeyton's book: Not so by Myself , https://amzn.to/3GaBK6oNot so by Myself Study Companion Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching, and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support, and impact others.

What does create a community look like to you? How important is balancing your mental health and sticking to things that will help you overall? If you do not make yourself a priority, then you can easily lose yourself trying to perfect things. In this segment, Peyton Garland talks about the importance of creating community while weaving in mental health. Both are extremely vital for personal and professional growth. She also highlights her faith journey, dealing with isolation and loneliness, and finding herself again. See video here - https://youtu.be/oTuGHROJNCg WHO IS PEYTON? Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. Peyton lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Josh, and their two gremlin dogs, Alfie and Daisy. PEYTON'S CONTACT INFO https://peytongarland.me/ https://www.amazon.com/Not-Myself-doesnt-loneliness-instead/dp/1946277800 PEYTON'S CALL TO ACTION For listeners to embrace the truth that perfection and grace can't coexist, that vulnerability is the path to freedom. Check out my book - Not so by Myself: A safe space where God doesn't fix the loneliness, but sits with you instead available on Amazon GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you want to SPONSOR this podcast please email GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher.  During this episode, Peyton and I have an open and transparent conversation about the following topics and more: Christian rap music  Coping mechanisms for living with OCD  The power of grace for yourself and others Loving and walking with Jesus Christ Being vulnerable and having humility Authentic and transparent prayer Head over to the show notes to connect with Peyton. Here's to owning our inner power, making bold moves and living a life that feels good. Explore the Website Connect on Instagram

Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. Peyton lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Josh, and their two gremlin dogs, Alfie and Daisy. Contact Peyton Garland: My book, Not So by Myself @peytonmgarlandauthor Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimberleylinert/g Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifeKimberley Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/incrediblelifecreator Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lifekimberley/_saved/

Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. We will discuss about her book, "Not So By Myself" and how God helped her out of her loneliness. Also, learn about the different types of OCD and how Peyton manages on a daily basis with God's help. Lastly, be challenged to truly love others in your community and stop using the Bible like a "law book", but as a tool to help others in the community! #christianpodcast #FinishLast #ocdawareness #notsobymyself #peytongarland #Season3 #loveothers   Links to learn more about Peyton Garland: Website: https://peytongarland.squarespace.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peyton.hanners Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peytonmgarlandauthor/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Myself-doesnt-loneliness-instead/dp/1946277800  

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be married to a pilot?    I've shared some of my story about being a pilot's wife on the podcast with you, but this conversation with Peyton was so great because we talked about different things that happen and come up when you marry a pilot!     Listen in as we talk about: How Peyton's husband became a pilot after they got married, and the strain it had on their marriage How being apart helped Peyton realize she needed help and her eventual diagnosis of OCD How her OCD played a bit role in her struggles with pilot school and scheduling Peyton's advice for anyone dating a pilot What's next for Peyton and her husband, her career, and their future move across the country   Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So by Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. Peyton lives in Colorado with her husband, Josh, and their two gremlin dogs, Alfie and Daisy.   Connect with Peyton Instagram Twitter Facebook https://peytongarland.squarespace.com/   I'd love to connect with you: https://www.instagram.com/jess.loves.life/  https://jessicastephens.ca 

HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU BEEN STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH? On this episode we are joined by Peyton Garland, author of "Not So By Myself" (listen to find out how to win a copy of her book), discussing how she is thriving despite being diagnosed with OCD. On this episode we discuss: Not being ashamed of a diagnosis Being vulnerable with those closest to you Understanding the supports and resources available Giving not only others but yourself grace The role of faith For places to listen, places to connect on social media, to be a guest, collaborate with or sponsor DTE visit: https://linktr.ee/DisruptTheEveryday Peyton's website: https://peytongarland.me/  About Peyton Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So By Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. Peyton is a guest writing coach for the Broadleaf Writers Association and frequent feature on mental health awareness and faith-based podcasts like Sooo OCD, Hope in Anxiety, Everyday Royalty and You Don't Have to Be Perfect. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Josh (JG), and their two gremlin dogs, Alfie and Daisy.

In this episode, we talk with author Hannah Brencher, about why and how to create a habit of prayer. If you're wanting more consistency in your prayer life, you're going to love the practical nature of this episode. Hannah also gives us a glimpse into her prayer closet and the obstacles she's faced with her own prayer routine, personal answers from the Lord, history with prayer, and goals for the future.Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Speaker, and mental health advocate with a heart for building leaders. She is the author of 3 best-selling books-Fighting Forward, Come Matter Here, and If You Find This Letter. She is the founder of More Love Letters--a global organization using the power behind social media to write and mail letters to strangers in need across the world. Named as one of the White House's “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah and her work have been featured in publications such as CNN World News, the Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, and Glamour. Hannah lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Lane and daughter Novalee.Hannah's Website | Hannah's InstagramThings mentioned in today's episode:Prayer Journal by Val Marie PaperDraw the Circle by Mark BattersonPray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie WoernerGive an intentional gift this holiday season.We've designed prayer journals for your bestie, mother-in-law, teachers, friend who's expecting, nieces and nephews, husband and more! Use the code NOISYWORLD for 20% off your purchase of three or more products from our shop at valmariepaper.com.Val's new book on prayer is now available! Go to valmariepaper.com/pray to order Pray Confidently and Consistently, get our no-fail leader's guide and more!

Hannah Brencher joins us today to share inspiration through the power of words. An author, blogger, and a TED Speaker, Hannah initially moved to New York City for what she thought was a dream job yet she found herself struggling with depression. As a way to cope, she started to write love letters and leave them around New York City for others to find and draw inspiration from. Today, she runs a global organization called More Love Letters, which marks its 10 years now, inspired by those first letters to strangers in the lonely city. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: The power of words to either cut people down or build them up What productivity means and ways to be inspired What it means to be with it all How to show up for other people The story behind More Love Letters Episode Highlights: Utilizing the Power of Words – for the Good It's wonderful to make others feel that there are other people in the world that's cheering for the, and that they can show up and do something for somebody who needs it at that very moment. And with how people use words nowadays to cut others down mercilessly, why not do the opposite of it since words hold power. And we need to use words that build people up. What Productivity Means and Ways to Get Inspired Productivity doesn't necessarily refer to what you produce, but how you show up to this moment. Inspiration comes through reading great books and reading great words, as well as through prayer and meditation. But first, you need to figure out how to be present. And sometimes, it takes shutting off your phone to be in the present moment and feel everything around you. It's all about giving yourself the gift of being present. What It Means to Be With It All It's about knowing how you're in this dark day but also realizing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. And you will get there not not in a toxic way. Not everything is great and it's hard and it hurts. You're going to stub your toe a million times because it's dark. But having that support from people around you, and being able to support one another, you will get out of that darkness. It's a matter of being a beacon of light for the person next to you. Showing up for other people comes in a lot of forms. You could just sit down with a friend and hold them in your arms. Or bring someone a meal or give them something to do. More importantly, you also need to figure out ways for you to pour into yourself so that you can show up and pour into the people you need to pour into. Self-care is key because you cannot pour from an empty cup. Resources Mentioned: www.hannahbrenchercreative.com www.moreloveletters.com

Peyton Garland is a writer, wanna-be rapper, and coffee shop hopper who loves connecting people to a grace much bigger than expected. Her debut book, Not So By Myself, was promoted by Former White House Press Secretary Dana Perino and endorsed by TED Talk speaker and creator of the More Love Letters movement, Hannah Brencher. Peyton is a guest writing coach for the Broadleaf Writers Association and frequent feature on mental health awareness and faith-based podcasts like Sooo OCD, Hope in Anxiety, Everyday Royalty and You Don't Have to Be Perfect. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, Josh (JG), and their two gremlin dogs, Alfie and Daisy. In this episode, we discuss Peyton's experiences of her spiritual journey from a Christian perspective, her battle with OCD, surviving her father's PTSD, and her bad ass view of purity culture and how women can transcend what they have been taught in order to find a healthy and happy relationship and sex life. Plus she just has amazing energy and you will enjoy listening to her personal story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drjennie/support

10 Social Innovators You Need to Know. Plus, we catch up with Hannah Brencher, bestselling author, TED speaker, and founder of More Love Letters. We discuss building community, her ideal dinner guests, finding your calling and much more. And, as always, the 5 Things from the Internet segment. Make sure to check out http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: Ministry Grid—the online tool to develop and disciple your church. http://ministrygrid.com/h3. Ministry Grid is offering our podcast listeners $200 off the regular Ministry Grid price. For just $399 a year, you can get unlimited access for your church. Just go to http://ministrygrid.com/h3 to learn more about this special offer. And Brushfire—The go-to for event registration. http://brushfire.com/H3. Brushfire is your all-in-one event solution that provides seamless ticketing and registration plus custom event pages and so much more. Over 30,000 events use Brushfire each year. You can, too. Plus, get 2 months FREE when you sign up for an entire year. Get your exclusive offer at http://brushfire.com/H3.

Ep #27 Arise, Daughter, Victorious! Behold The Wounded Warrior  (More Love Letters from Heaven) If you are struggling in your relationship with a man, be it a son, husband, father, brother or dear friend; here are some personal insights Karyn shares after much prayer (usually in the middle of the night) on the subject of nurturing those men in our lives whose hearts have been "broken in the wheels of living".   Through the years, Karyn has experienced some deep trials of her faith in a few relationships with a few of her "brothers".  As Karyn shares her witness that through Christ, we can gain the insights we need in any relationship with a "wounded warrior" -- whose heart may have been broken on the battlefield of life. Each short segment has a song to bring comfort and to uplift and encourage the saddened soul.  No matter how steep your trial, this podcast assures the one in need of solace, that the Lord hears and answers our prayers with tender counsel in these personal "love letters from heaven". Whether you are new to "The Stories She Sings" podcast or a loyal fan, please support our mission by rating, reviewing and subscribing to the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you prefer to listen. Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me and to help share this empowering message to women everywhere. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to provide the best listening experience possible.   I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. (See links below)   Connect With Karyn on Social Media: facebook or Linked In     Visit Karyn's Website: JoycoachingAmerica.com   Listen to Karyn's other Podcast: "Joy Coaching America" karynlynngrantpodcast.com   Check out Karyn's 18 song album: "Arise,Daughter, Victorious" on Amazon   Listen to all Karyn's wonderful faith-filled music: on Apple or Spotify      

Lisa welcomes Hannah Brencher, online educator, TED speaker and author of the new book, Fighting Forward, as her Friday Friend guest today. At the age of 22, Hannah moved to New York City for what she thought was a dream job and ended up spiraling into a deep depression. As a way to cope with the sadness, she began writing letters on the 4 Train and leaving them around the city for others to find. Today, she runs a global organization called More Love Letters, inspired by those first letters to strangers. You will enjoy this conversation and want to share it with a friend.   Links: Fighting Forward Instagram Facebook Website Fighting Forward on Amazon The Practice of the Presence of God     Learn more about Lisa at LisaWhittle.com   Produced by Unmutable™

Hannah Brencher, author of "Come Matter Here" & founder of "More Love Letters, joins Manda to share about her life with depression and how her darkest season impacted the way she viewed mental illness, daily discipline, and her identity as a Christian. Follow @hannahbrencher and order her brand new book Fighting Forward.

Meet Hannah. At 22, she moved to NYC for a dream job and ended up spiraling into a deep depression. As a way to cope with the sadness, she began writing letters and leaving them around the city — bookstores, coffee shops, libraries, everywhere. Today, she runs a global organization called More Love Letters, inspired by those first letters to strangers in a lonely city. An acclaimed author and TEDx speaker, Hannah knows heartfelt storytelling and breaks it down for us. Tune in to hear about her newest book, Fighting Forward, in stores now!The We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/61Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/hello

Hannah Brencher, author of Come Matter Here, Ted Speaker and founder of the global letter writing platform, More Love Letters joins us to discuss how she uses words as way to encourage and support those who needs it most. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/glowupgyrl/support

Cindy: (00:00) This is Exploring the Seasons of Life podcast episode 19. I’m Cindy MacMillan and today’s guest is Reverend Julie Petroski. Welcome to Exploring the Seasons of Life, a podcast for women with a big heart on a spiritual journey. Each week, join Cindy MacMillan as she interviews coaches, spiritual explorers and celebrants from all walks of life about beginnings, endings and the messy bits in-between. Self-love, well-being, and mindset are at the heart of our conversations because once you change the inside, the outside will begin to change as well. Cindy: (00:39) Welcome back to Exploring the Seasons of Life podcast. Thank you for listening. I can’t wait for you to meet my guest today. Rev. Julie Petroski is a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, a specially trained ceremony specialist. Through her organization RiteWords Ceremonies, Rev. Julie honors and celebrates individuals, couples, and families and what they believe through uniquely personal ceremonies. Whether it's a custom-designed wedding, a personalized end-of-life ceremony, a tailored memorial for a companion animal, or a bespoke experience for a personal milestone, Rev. Julie creates and officiates for all. Welcome to the podcast Rev. Julie! Rev. Julie Petroski: (01:22) Thank you so much. I'm very excited to be here today with you. Cindy: (01:26) I'm really excited to have you. Cindy: (01:28) I want to start off with my signature question. I ask everybody this question because I honestly love all the answers and different perspectives. What does exploring the seasons of life mean to you personally or in your business? Rev. Julie Petroski: (01:45) Throughout my life I’ve always been the kind of person to push boundaries and try new things. In my 20s I traveled alone to learn about myself and figure out what I was capable of. I chose a career as an advertising creative, I’m a writer. It was a path I picked in hopes that I’d never stop learning. In my 30s and 40s, I pushed myself to be a leader of other creatives as a way to learn and grow. I started learning how to grow my own food. I have a very big garden. Rev. Julie Petroski: (02:38) I really wanted to experience it. I'm not a parent, but I wanted to help, nurture something. And I think that was where I went with that. And now that I'm in my fifties, I'm 51 and I'm proactively preparing for this next big phase of my life. I'm hoping to retire at approximately 55 - 65; retire from advertising, if all goes as planned. And, you know, as we all know right now, you know, there's all plans are pretty much out the window these days, but, I feel that my flexibility and creativity and writing they have always been the tools that I've used to deal with, whatever life throws me. That's kind of what exploring the seasons of life has meant to me thus far in my, personal and professional career. Cindy: (03:26) Thank you. That was beautiful. When you were talking about growing a garden, my stepmother has this huge garden and when I went to visit her in Arkansas and it was, you know, the watermelons, the beans, the tomatoes, the okra, everything, it was just beautiful. Do you still have your garden? Rev. Julie Petroski: (03:44) Oh, yes. I'm the crazy plant lady. I have raised beds, stock tanks. I grow a variety of vegetables year-round. If at all possible, here in Dallas, Texas, it is possible to have a garden, uh, most of the year, unless we have a bad freeze or snow. And we do every couple of years, but not as much as a lot of other places and actually fall in winter. if we don't have a freeze, they are the best times to garden here in Texas, because it's not so hot and we don't have that many bugs. Cindy: (04:22) So what I really want to talk to you today about, one of the many, is when life doesn't turn out the way we've planned or expected, what's next? Can we talk about that in terms of COVID and becoming a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant? Rev. Julie Petroski: (04:40) Definitely, what's next for me has already started, I became a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant in 2018 to begin my next phase career journey. That was important to me to have a plan, to start thinking about what I would do next. My husband is five years older than I am, so he does want to retire. He wanted to retire sooner than I thought I would be ready to retire. And I couldn't imagine just being done. So for me, I learned about celebrancy many years ago when I was still living in California and I had read about it or maybe seeing something on television about it. And so I sought that out. And even though I'm currently still employed in advertising full time, I've begun my celebrant work. I've done many kinds of ceremonies already. I've done weddings, retirement ceremonies, celebrations of life, cancer survivor anniversary ceremonies, home blessings, and pet memorials. Rev. Julie Petroski: (05:43) That said though COVID-19 has changed the trajectory of my celebrant practice with all these restrictions, you know, local and national due to the pandemic. And also, you know, practical many couples have postponed weddings and I have not done a zoom Memorial myself. I know a lot of other celebrants are spending a fair amount of their time, officiating Memorial ceremony, especially via zoom. So what I've done though, is I've turned to other ways to support people and show them that despite what's going on our planet, there's still a lot of love and light out there for everybody. And so I'm doing my part to share that with them. Cindy: (06:28) I know that when we were talking on the phone several days ago, you mentioned you had started a letter-writing ministry, and I would love to hear the story behind that and how it got started. And after you and I had talked, I read an article written by Jay Morris and in it, he said “there’s something about a handwritten note. Both the act of writing one and receiving one are heartfelt expressions of our humanity. Sender and receiver are elevated to a higher plane of interaction and connection that transcends normal communication about where to have lunch or when that big project is due.” And when I read that, I thought, yeah, a handwritten note, how many of us get those these days? So could you talk about that? Rev. Julie Petroski: (07:17) I agree with the author, a hundred percent. I read that article also and I received a handwritten note yesterday in my mail, and I know how it made me feel. You know, it really, it boosts your spirits, even if it's a thank you note for something that you've done or it's, you know, a birthday card or whatever. And I've always loved getting mail. And that's, that's one of the reasons that I actually am in the advertising field that I'm in because we do a lot of mail to people. But as a celebrant, I have always done a mail ministry of some kind as part of my practice. To me, it's just one more way to add a bit of ritual and ceremony to the every day I have been in volunteer through an organization called moreloveletters.com for many years. Rev. Julie Petroski: (08:06) And I write a handful of letters each month in response to their ask. They usually ask for, you know, four to six letters a month. And I'm that person who sends birthday cards to kids and seniors when, you know, the TV news asks for cards for seniors hitting a big milestone birthday, like 110 or 105. And you know, that's all they want are cards. I'm one of those people. And I do it on people's asks on Facebook, but in May, I decided to amp things up. And I, christened May, my May Mail Ministry. And that came from my desire to spread love and light, during the darkest days for many people, it was it, you know, I think a lot of people at that point had assumed that COVID would be winding down, would be almost over and they could go back to life as they had preferred to experience it. It didn’t happen. Rev. Julie Petroski: (09:04) Seniors are lonely. Parents are overwhelmed. Young people are frustrated by being housebound and people are reacting in many ways to the safety restrictions. Some honestly need just a bit of cheering up. So that's why I decided in May to do something, to help. And I put out a call on my personal Facebook page and on my ministry Facebook page and my Instagram page. And I offered to send a letter, a note or card to anybody who wanted one. And so, I was writing, up to 10 letters, cards and notes per day. During, the first week of June, I also have a friend who in Northern California who has an organization that provides food for housebound seniors. So one Saturday I made a hundred notes and these were just very simple notes, very colorful, more art, than writing, but it was important because these seniors missed having even a little bit of time to socialize with the volunteers delivering the food. Rev. Julie Petroski: (10:08) And the purpose of the notes was to remind the seniors that they matter because they do. And, you know, they were feeling very isolated and alone, and that was just not that that hurt my heart. And so I wanted to do something to help. And honestly, it was really fun to do. I mean, how many times do you get to get the markers out and have a good time, just, you know, making sunny, happy notes for people. And then one other thing I did during that period, it was like the universe is bringing me all these opportunities, a coffee shop in Atlanta. I don't go there but More Love Letters was connected to them. And they were doing acts of service to celebrate their, I believe the fifth anniversary of being a company. And so one of the things that they asked her, their clientele to do is to help them write notes to people hospitalized with COVID. So another Saturday I did 50 notes to strangers who were hospitalized and they were just going to be distributed as you know, reminders to these people that, you know, even though they're very sick, you know, they matter and somebody out there loves them and somebody knows that they're there. So that was fun. I've enjoyed all the activities that I did. And I have, I continue to, you know, do quite a bit of mail, but May was my big month. Cindy: (11:30) I just love that that's coming from your heart. You're doing something to help your fellow human being. And I just love that. But what I want to ask you as a couple of things, one, when you're writing these notes, what are you talking about? I mean, there's, they're strangers and are you, how do you start that? And how does, how would somebody get started to write letters? I will say that occasionally I do see something on Facebook and it's typically been to our soldiers. How does, how does somebody get started in that? Because I can see your passion when you talk about that. Rev. Julie Petroski: (12:05) Well, when I was a little girl, you might remember this show. It was a really long time ago go called The Big Blue Marble and you could get, if you wrote into big blue marble, you could get a pen pal from some other country. And so that's where this all started for me. I've been writing letters since I think I could write. My grandparents live very far away from where my family lived. So I would write to my grandmother who was a school teacher, letters and she would write me back. And it's always been something that I enjoy doing. When I write for moreloveletters.com. We do get a little bit of background on the situation. So a lot of times, you know, it could be, we're cheering somebody up because something devastating has happened in their life or they're, you know, they're having personal struggles. Rev. Julie Petroski: (12:58) So we get that background and we'll know a little bit about that. And I, what I do is I think about if I was in that situation, what would I need to hear? Um, and then if I've never been in that situation, and I don't know exactly what to say, I just put things out there that tell these people that they are loved. And, um, one of the things that, you know, I might do is explain, you know, you know, give them motivational prompts or words that they can latch onto to know that how special they are based on, based on the description I'm giving. And, you know, sometimes you have to think about, you know, what could you add to it? I often add quotes that I think could be helpful or, you know, a little picture that could be helpful, a meme from the internet that might, that might be nice. Rev. Julie Petroski: (13:56) Um, just anything that can help somebody feel connected. And I think it's really important also to realize that these letters aren't just read once for some people, they actually, you know, I have, I have boxes of letters. People have written to me because I might not look at them every day, but there might come a time where I want to go through them and remember, and things like that. So some people will literally put them aside, maybe it's too overwhelming to read, you know, 200 letters from strangers, right. At first, or, and, or maybe, you know, it meant so much to them that they'll keep it for those tough days. And they'll just pull one out and read it and remember, you know, what happened and how they, how they were blessed with such a big box of, of, uh, letters. So that's how I do it. I, I really, I, before sit down to write though, I try to get myself in the right frame of mind. Right. You know, you're, you're spreading love. So you need to be someone who is full of loving-kindness and is thinking, um, you know, those, those kinds of thoughts. Cause that's what you want to have on the paper. Cindy: (15:10) Reverend Julie, thank you for those tips, um, of how you start, you know, writing those letters. Because I think that will be very helpful. Cause sometimes, you know, I have seen those calls and I would think, what do I say, how do I get started? So that was very helpful. Rev. Julie Petroski: (15:27) I think if you just have it come from your heart, um, you know, and you, you just come from a real place of love. Uh, you don't think about, you know, what's going on in the world necessarily. You're, you're just trying to, you're trying to encourage somebody on an individual level and it's, uh, you know, you can't see them, but you're just trying to think about that connection and how you can, how you can send them the love that they deserve and show them that they matter. Speaker 1: (15:58) Yeah. And we, and we all need to hear that from time to time. And it's, we need to hear that from time to time all, you know, throughout our lives. But especially during this time. So you mentioned pets earlier, and I know that in your celebrancy work, you've done several pet memorials. Can, can you talk about that a little bit because you know, 67% of us households, or that's really about 85 million families own a pet pets are very near and dear to our hearts. Can you talk a little bit about pet memorials and how, how that got started for you? Rev. Julie Petroski: (16:33) Yes, that’s right. I became a Celebrant to focus on funerals, end of life, celebrations of life. I wanted to help families who want to honor their loved ones but didn’t know what to do or where to start. Maybe they didn’t have a specific religious practice or belief. Or maybe the deceased said they didn’t want a funeral. I knew from my own experiences when loved ones die and you do nothing because they didn’t want it, how very difficult it can be to move on to the next chapter of life, a life without that person in physical form. Rev. Julie Petroski: (17:31) And now even during COVID because you know, many times funerals happen rather quickly. Now Celebrations of Life or Memorials are usually held a later date, but that's not always what families want. So that's a place where I found that, you know, I couldn't be as nimble or as helpful or as responsive as I wanted to be. So that's, that's kind of now on the back burner until I fully retire. But one place where I could help is with pet memorials and saying goodbye to an animal companion, a four-legged family member is really very hard. They're only with us a very short time. And until October I had four dogs of my own. I only have two now. And my husband and I also foster dogs. So we've met a lot of dogs, you know, throughout our marriage and also, you know, throughout our life together. Rev. Julie Petroski: (18:30) And we know exactly what a dog's love is like, I mean, you are their world. And so when that love is, is no longer with you on a day to day basis, you don't see those tail wags, you know, you aren't greeted, it can be really tough and beyond receiving an urn or a cast of paw prints. I mean, most pet parents don't really have an option for remembering their four-legged family members. You know, like most conventional religions don't have a ceremony for that. And you know that's not a right or wrong thing it is what it is. And so what I've been doing is I've been helping pet parents with either a DIY ceremony that I write and their family does whenever they're ready. Or I also do Celebrant led ceremonies where I say all the words and they say the responses and things like that depends, it's really dependent on what their wishes are and what they would like to do, but a pet Memorial lets them celebrate the life of this special animal companion and let us all rejoice and remember the gift of their unconditional love. How to choose their ceremony and get that flexibility and control, I think helps a lot of people right now because you know, we don't have control over so much at the present time. Rev. Julie Petroski: (19:56) And I think that's very tough for many people. Cindy: (19:59) Yeah. Absolutely. Do you have a favorite ritual that you do for the pet owners? Rev. Julie Petroski: (20:07) Well, I do a lot of different things depending on the individual's needs. I mean, I really tailor it specifically to that family, but I'll tell you about one of the DIY ceremonies that I think really worked out well. And I would, for people who have children, this might be a good opportunity, to really help the child understand what's happened and you know, let them be part of the ceremony. One of the families I've worked with had a very senior dog and unfortunately it passed away while the family was away on a vacation. The family was incredibly sad and they a daughter, I think she was about 11 at the time and the parents really want to help the daughter through this sad time. And it was the first time that the child had ever lost anyone in their life that they loved. Rev. Julie Petroski: (21:02) And they didn't really, the parents were like, not sure, like what should we do? We gotta do something. So I spoke with all the family members and found out what this animal is like, her name was Ella and I wrote a ceremony that let the child be the officiant and she led the ceremony. And so she's an only child and the dog was kind of like a sibling to her and the parents provided the responses and they were the congregation for the ceremony and it was held at the beach near their house, which was Ella's favorite place to walk with the family. The mother, after the ceremony said to me that it was truly a relief because, you know, they didn't really know what to do, but everything by combining all the information that the family had provided, I came up with something that was very natural for the daughter to say, it was appropriate for the child's age. And it also moved the parents in a way that they didn't think was possible. And the little girl also said that she felt like this was what her dog needed. Cindy: (22:18) Reverend Julie, thank you for talking about that. It seriously touched my heart. You know, having written it for the 11-year-old to, to read. We are nearing our time. So I want to know, is there anything that I should have asked you that I didn't? Rev. Julie Petroski: (22:34) Well, one thing I was going to say that you probably do want to know is I don't get any letters back from the letter mail ministry, I don't put a return address on them. And the reason I don't do that is for More Love Letters.Com we're not allowed to share our address. It's supposed to be a very pure expression of the heart. Someone out there that you don't know is sending you a love you deserve. And you know, it's supposed to remind you that even though you might feel like everyone's a stranger, that we're all connected and that you matter. And I think that I carried on with that. I mean, obviously, if people are signing up with my ministry for mail, they, they know that it's coming from me. Rev. Julie Petroski: (23:22) I do sign it Reverend Julie. I mean, they know it's me. So if they really want to get back in touch with me, those people know how to, but for the other ways I send mail, I do not give a return address because I, I do think it's, it's pretty neat that, you know, to be reminded that you're actually surrounded by kindness and love. And it's, it's not always what the news is portraying, you know, kindness and love doesn't sell, uh, newspapers. And it doesn't, you know, it's not a hot story. Um, but it's out there and people need to know that that love and light is available to them. Cindy: (24:01) You know, thank you for clarifying, because I was going to ask you that if you received letters back. So, Reverend Julie, if you could turn back time and talk to your 18 year old self, what would you tell her about the season of life you're in now? Rev. Julie Petroski: (24:18) Girl, you have no idea how much power you have. And I'm serious about that because in my fifties, the filter is off. I am less worried about pleasing people and more worried and focused on speaking the truth. There's no time for games. There's no time for confusion. Honest talk is not only important. It's critical. And I think I finally have gotten to the place where I just do what I need to do. And I'd also like to tell her that that finally, in your fifties, the world's your oyster, everything you've learned up until this point has prepared you for this moment. And it's prepared you to be the very best you, you can be at this moment. So seize that moment and seize the day and seize your life. Don't let anybody hold you back and take what's yours. I mean, you've earned it. You've done all the things to get yourself to where you are. Cindy: (25:17) Thank you. This is a perfect place to end right now. I appreciate you so much for being on the podcast and everything you're doing with your letter writing ministry and sending kindness out to the world. So thank you. Thank you Rev. Julie Petroski: (25:33) I really appreciate being a guest. Speaker 1: (25:36) Thank you, for listening to this week's episode of Exploring the Seasons of Life and my conversation with Reverend Julie Petroski, you can visit Reverend Julie's website@rightwordceremonies.com to learn about the services she offers and contact her. If you're interested in ceremony of your own, if you're in Texas or Ontario and want to have a small socially distance wedding in accordance with local restrictions, she would love to help. And of course, if you'd like mail through her mail ministry, you can email her your name and address to julie@rightwordceremonies.com. And she'll write to you.  I continue to be so grateful for your support and feedback. And I truly love hearing from you. You can reach me via the website, Cynthia macmillan.com or email me at cindy@cynthiamacmillan.com. Sign up for our biweekly newsletter. And we'll let you know what we're working on as well as what we're reading and listening to regarding beginnings endings and the messy bits in between.

Have you ever felt hungry for a more intimate human connection? In today's episode, we hear what our guest did to feed that hunger and learn about the international project that sprung from it. Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. During our conversation, she shared about her career, her mission, and her creative process. Her second book “Come Matter Here” arrived in bookstores in May 2018. Her first book “If You Find This Letter” tells the story behind the social movement, More Love Letters. Since 2011, More Love Letters has spread to over 70 countries, all 50 states, and over 100 college campuses. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah and her work have been featured in publications such as CNN World News, the Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, and Glamour among dozens of others. Hannah lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Lane. ~ + Writing her first love letter to a stranger on the subway + Booking her first speaking gig ever with TED + Getting thrown to the sharks and learning how to swim + Learning that you can do it without knowing how to do it + Letter writing symbolizes connection- something missing in the digital age + Creating and sharing thoughtful content + Creation mode vs publish mode: content is more peaceful vs more anxious + Setting the boundary that personal life isn't content + The "discipline of creation"- training herself to batch produce thoughtful content + Focusing on impact, not numbers ~ CONNECT WITH HANNAH: https://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com/ ~ CONNECT WITH PERFCKED PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/groups/perfckedparty/ https://www.instagram.com/perfckedpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mybrandofhappy/ ~ REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE + REVIEW. PLUS, SHARE WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW (WHO SHOULD BE HERE)! xo- lauren --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/perfcked-podcast/message

Stuck inside with social distancing? Want to finally give online dating a try or press a reset? Now is your time! Today Heart of Dating is excited to have the privilege of bringing the wonderful Hannah Brencher onto the podcast. The irony of today’s episode is that it’s all about how ONLINE DATING WORKS… and with social distancing and being at home more, what better timing to talk about how to better online dating right? Hannah is filled with so much truth and wisdom and actually met her hubby, Lane, on a dating app. During the conversation, Hannah and Kait also debunk a bunch of Christian stereotypes. Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. Her second book “Come Matter Here” arrived in bookstores in May 2018. Her first book “If You Find This Letter” tells the story behind the social movement, More Love Letters. Since 2011, More Love Letters has spread to over 70 countries, all 50 states, and over 100 college campuses. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah and her work have been featured in publications such as CNN World News, the Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, and Glamour among dozens of others. Hannah lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Lane. Some themes of today’s episode: -Dropping the hanky online -Debunking shame associated with Online Dating -Debunking Christianese and stereotypes PS. Have you tried therapy or been wanting to try it? We recommend if you’ve ever considered it to try out the incredible Christian based VIRTUAL therapy through Faithful Counseling. Do therapy from the comfort of your home right now! Not only is it easier to access that traditional offline therapy, but it is also more affordable. And to make it even better, you can get 10% off your first month when you join through Heart of Dating! Visit getfaithful.com/heartofdating to learn more!

This week on the LOE Podcast I am extremely excited to share with you author and founder of More Love Letters, Hannah Brencher. I first discovered Hannah years ago when she wrote a viral blog post on how she was sending these heartfelt letters to complete strangers. In this interview Hannah shares how what she thought was her dream job turned into one of the saddest times of her life but also sparked the idea for More Love Letters, the moment she knew that it was going to be a global brand and how her TEDTalk completely changed her life and career. She gives us a peek into her writing process, how she is taking care of herself and more! You guys are definitely in for a treat this week!   You can find the show notes for this episode over at www.livingoverexisting.com/episodes/90   Learn more about The LOE Collective and become a member at www.livingoverexisting.com/community 

Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED Speaker, and online educator with a heart for building leaders. Her second book “Come Matter Here” arrived in bookstores in May 2018. Her first book “If You Find This Letter” tells the story behind the social movement, More Love Letters. Since 2011, More Love Letters has spread to over 70 countries, all 50 states, and over 100 college campuses. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good,” Hannah and her work have been featured in publications such as CNN World News, the Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, and Glamour among dozens of others. Hannah lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband Lane. https://www.hannahbrenchercreative.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-edge-agency/support

In Episode 110 of Are You Real Purpose Jon Fuller interviews Hannah Brencher. Hannah is a writer, TED Speaker, and webcast teacher with a heart for building leaders. Her first book, If You Find This Letter, tells the story behind the social movement, More Love Letters, which includes 100,ooo people in over 70 countries. Hannah shares many of her life lessons, and the stories behind how her first book has catapulted her into many different arenas in life that were unexpected! Hannah just released her second book Come Matter Here, and has many words of wisdom to share with our listeners in this interview you won't want to miss! Hannah lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, Lane.   LINKS; Connect with Host Jon Fuller Connect with Hannah Brencher

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night! Our guest for today’s episode is my new friend Hannah Brencher. Hannah is an author, a blogger, a TED speaker, and a new wife who writes about mental health, faith, and daily discipline.  Hannah is the founder of a global movement called More Love Letters (which she’ll tell us […] The post Girls Night #28: Depression & Insecurity: How to remember that you matter appeared first on stephanie may wilson.

Hannah Brencher joins me. She is a TED speaker, author and online educator with a heart for building leaders. She is passionate about helping others live good and full lives. You may know her for the social movement she created in 2011 called More Love Letters where she wrote love letters for strangers. That small act on her part has spread to over 70 countries, all 50 states, and over 100 college campuses. I enjoyed this conversation so much. And you won’t be surprised to hear us talk about the enneagram and how her unique wiring is connected to what does. We talk about what it looks like to be in process, how to stay focused on the process rather than getting caught up in what’s next and what helped her walk through a season of depression. Please give me 3 minutes of your time to take a survey to help me create a better podcast experience for you...plus you can enter to win a $25 amazon gift card! What did you enjoy about this episode? What was your takeaway. Let's continue the conversation  on Instagram or Twitter or you can send me an email here.  Thank you for following along life with me. I love being apart of your day. And as always, I hope this show helps you survive a little easier.  

During the holidays it's very easy to get wrapped up in all the gift buying and gift getting. Some of us save the whole year just to afford a great holiday season with family and friends. However, sometimes the best gifts actually don't cost a thing (well, no more than the price of a stamp). Say what?On This Podcast Episode:Hannah Brencher found herself unhappy while living in NYC and battling depression. So she decided to write love letters to anyone that would read them in hopes of cheering them up (and perhaps herself). What she uncovered was an amazing movement turned into business around the simple, yet powerful, concept of sending More Love Letters.Hannah's sharing her story and journey in creating a business and a movement helping to change many people's livesHear her share why this message is so powerful in today's environmentUnlock ways you help others this holiday season without having to spend moneyBe inspired to take a leap of faith going into the New YearCheck out her TED talk as well - it's a gem!Thanks for Tuning In:Thanks for tuning in to listen to this episode of Millennial Money. If you have any comments or questions about today’s episode, please let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media.Also, please leave an honest review for Millennial Money on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated! You’re awesome!Want More:Shannah on TwitterShannah on Instagram

Hannah Brencher is the author of If You Find This Letter, as well as a TED speaker and founder of More Love Letters. She was named as one of the White House's Women Working to Do Good and has been featured in a plethora of publications. She joins us this week to talk about the idea that God works through people, as well as talking about her own mental health battles and how it intersected with her faith.

Hannah Brencher is the author of If You Find This Letter, as well as a TED speaker and founder of More Love Letters. She was named as one of the White House's Women Working to Do Good and has been featured in a plethora of publications. She joins us this week to talk about the idea that God works through people, as well as talking about her own mental health battles and how it intersected with her faith.Connect with Hannah on her website, on Twitter, or buy If You Find This Letter: My Journey to Find Purpose Through Hundreds of Letters to Strangers. Watch her Ted talk here. Read the blog post we talk about (13 Thoughts on Mental Health) here.Support CXMH here, or sign up for our newsletter here!Intro/Outro music for this episode is Fall Down by Rivers & Robots.Connect with Robert on Twitter or his website.Connect with Steve on Twitter or his website.

Hannah Brencher is a writer, TED speaker, and the founder of More Love Letters, the project through which she and her community have worked to deliver over 100,000 letters of love and support to people across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good”, Continue Reading…