If you are wondering if your past, your imperfections, or life’s obstacles have the ability to diminish your purpose, you’ve come to the right place. Join me each week for overcoming stories from brave women, real talk, life-changing truths, and actionable takeaways. You will leave each episode with the tools to help you overcome what has been holding you back so you can courageously and authentically become who you were always meant to be.
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"So what are you?" Chandra Crane knows what it's like to get that question. She has a Thai birth father, a European American mother, and an African American father who adopted her when she was five. With this mixed multiethnic and multicultural background, she has keenly felt the otherness of never quite fitting in. Where do people of mixed ethnicity belong? Those of us with multiethnic backgrounds may have pain surrounding our mixed heritage. But we also have the privilege and potential to ...
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Resisting the Status Quo and Redefining What Success Looks Like with Jennifer Ferguson
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36:45We have the ability and power to redefine what success looks like. We no longer have to continue to sacrifice our well-being in the name of achieving the "American Dream". We don't have to go along with the status quo. My guest, former senior finance executive, Jennifer Ferguson is joining us today to share her leadership journey and what led her t…
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Why We Don’t Need Permission to Answer the Call to Lead with Faith Eury Cho
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35:34Have you been waiting for permission to do what God has called you to do? Do you feel like your calling goes against cultural norms? My guest, Faith Eury Cho, is bringing the whole truth and nothing but on today's episode. Faith is exposing the root of the limited thinking around women serving within the kingdom of God. She shares her experience as…
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Overcoming the Need to Prove Yourself with Liv Dooley
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34:30The need to prove myself was my hidden driving force for a long season of my life. It was the fuel behind me working late strenuous hours, hustling, saying yes when I should have said no, and feeling like I had to compete for and chase what was already mine. Can you relate? Have you battled with this as well? My guest, Liv Dooley is joining us toda…
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The Race-Wise Family: Pursuing and Valuing a Multiethnic Community and Culture with Helen Lee
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46:34If you came from a home where race was not discussed or if you experienced racial pain or trauma, today's topic may be a challenging one to navigate. I want you to know that you are not alone and my guest Helen Lee is going to help all of us to become race-wise and create race-wise families. As parents we bear the responsibility of training and tea…
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Building a Bridge Back to You: Embracing All of Who God Has Created Us to Be with Grace P. Cho
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41:39My friend, Grace P. Cho, joins us today to share her journey of trying to find belonging, wrestling with her Koreanness, and her journey to finding her identity. We also discuss: How she unraveled the beliefs of who she was Why facing our pain is so important What she is no longer apologizing for How she’s found freedom in her 40s Seeing God as a c…
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Discovering Ourselves and Understanding Others Through the Lens of the Enneagram with Elisa Preston
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39:50A common misconception floating around is that we should know who we are by the time we are in our 20s. When the truth is, understanding who we are and how our lives are intentionally connected to each other's is a life-long process. There are many tools out there to help us on this journey and my favorite is the Enneagram Personality Test. Enneagr…
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Living with Chronic Pain and Fatigue: What Do You Do When You Feel Like Your Body Has Betrayed You? with Dena Dyer
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31:46What do you do when you start to encounter physical limitations that are getting in the way of what you've dreamed-- how you imagined your life would be? Should you ignore and try to push through or should you lean in and be still? How do you not allow bitterness and frustration to grow in your heart? Dena Dyer joins us today to share her story abo…
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Soul Work: Learning to Slow Down, Do the Work, and Embrace the Process with Kimberly N. Davis
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43:55I don't know about you but the in-between seasons of life can be unnerving. We are not where we used to be and we're not quite where we want to be. We may also be faced with signs that a pivot may be necessary in certain parts of our life. My friend, Kimberly Davis, joins us today to discuss the importance of waiting well and what it looks like. Sh…
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Overcoming Anxiety so You Can Live a Courageous and Confident Life with Amy Debrucque
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29:29Are you struggling with breaking the cycle of fearful living? Do negative thoughts bombard your brain night and day? Do you feel like you are a victim of your thoughts? You are not alone. It is possible to live a courageous and confident life. Amy Debrucque joins us today to share about her journey of overcoming debilitating anxiety and fearful liv…
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Letting Go of the Hustle Mindset and Embracing Your Journey
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13:30Hurry up! You're behind. Work harder so you can catch up. Clear your to-do list. If you don't do it now, it can never be done. You don't want to miss out. That's not enough. Do more! Do any of these sound familiar? These are some of the verses to the tune that has been playing in my head for as long as I can remember. There are times when I am able…
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Change: Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable with Leslie Limardo
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33:26We all want change but true change and growth is uncomfortable. I don't know about you but I don't like being uncomfortable. The very thought activates my sweat glands, causes the hair on the back of my neck to stand up, and my first reaction is to run in the opposite direction. My friend, Leslie Limardo, is with us today to talk about how we can s…
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Finding Hope at the End of Your Rope with Bethny Ricks
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47:20Her life appeared to be one that only dreams were made of---she was highly successful, well-traveled, and named one of the top 100 Most Influential African American Business Leaders. At the height of her career, she walked away from it all. Our conversation was real, raw, and relevant. In this fast pace over-achieving world, Bethny's story, transpa…
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Why We Need to Stop Overthinking and Just Take a Leap of Faith with Rachel Scott
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35:52What has God asked you to do? What dream has he placed in your heart? If you're like me, maybe you've been negotiating with him and hesitating for days, months, years, maybe even decades. If I'm speaking to you, my friend Rachel Scott is with us to share about Why obedience has to become a non-negotiable Why we need to follow the voice of God vs th…
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Anchoring Our Identity: Moving from Doing to Being with Jenny Erlingsson
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40:40Are you caught up in the hamster wheel of doing and struggle with just being? Are you wrestling with letting go and leaning into God's ability to do what we cannot? Jenny Erlingsson is joining us today to share her story of overcoming performance mentality. She shares why it is so important for our identity to be anchored in Christ alone and how it…
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Community: Why We Need It, How to Find it, and How to Work Through Past Hurts with Rachael Wade
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40:11My favorite African proverb says, if you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together. I've learned that we were made for community. It is impossible to heal alone, grow alone, or to become who God has called us to be alone. I know some of us have been hurt wounded in community. I want to challenge you to lean into what Rachael…
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Being the Only One in the Room and Other Leadership Lessons with Jo Saxton
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45:29Jo Saxton joins us today to share her story of being the only black woman leader in the room. She candidly talks about the challenges she faced and how she grew through them and made a decision to show up anyway. We also discuss: Dealing with the feelings of being "too much" How a rejection does not mean it's not our calling Grit and why it's impor…
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Why It's Important to Know Who You Are (and who you are not)
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14:39It's hard to walk in shoes that do not fit. Many of us (including myself) have spent years trying to live someone else's life---walk in their shoes. All while neglecting the uniquely crafted shoes God has created for us to run our race within our own lane. I have learned that there is a level of freedom that can only be found when we really get to …
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If it seems like good motives and wrong motives get us to the same place then why is it important for us to examine our motives? In this episode, I am diving into a topic that can be a bit tangly: our motives and why they matter. There was a season in my life where I was driven by ambition, busy over-achieving, and had an insatiable desire to prove…
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It's Okay to Hit the Reset Button, Pivot, and Try Something New (it's not too late)
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17:31Do you feel stuck? Are you being haunted by the thought of "It's too late?" Are you feeling this urge to try something new but are overwhelmed with fear and the daunting "what ifs"? In this episode I share the signs that it may be time to hit the reset button, what may be holding you back from trying something new, and the steps you can take right …
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Season 5 Trailer: How to Get Out of Our Own Way (Launches February 1, 2022)
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1:48What has been your biggest barrier in your life that has tried to keep you from accomplishing your goals and be successful? For me, there is only one thing that comes to mind: Me. I've been my greatest barrier my entire life. Can you relate, friend? This season we are diving into how we can finally get out of our own way. Join my special guests and…
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End-of-Year Reflection: Why Looking Back is the Key to Moving Forward
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15:18Nothing changes unless we are intentional about changing it. A truth I have learned as I've grown older. Calendar changes do not make anything magically happen. If we are not careful, we will find ourselves stuck in the cycle of wanting change but nothing changing. It is possible to finally achieve our goals. It is possible to change our habits and…
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Season 4 Recap- Reminders as We Navigate Through Disappointments, Delays, and Detours
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9:33I heard Priscilla Shirer once say that we are either coming out of a challenging season or we are getting ready to go through one. As hard it may be to hear, disappointments, delays and detours are inevitable. In light of that, there are a few things I want us to remember as we navigate through challenging times and seasons. Tune in for the three r…
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Life with ADHD: The Journey to Understand, Accept, and Embrace with Patricia Sung
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35:47ADHD is one of the most common mental health disorders. According to the World Federation of A.D.H.D., it is thought to occur in nearly 6 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults. Experts now believe that at least 60 percent of children with A.D.H.D. will also have symptoms as adults. Patricia Sung of Motherhood in ADHD is with us today to tal…
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Receiving the Restoring Grace of God with Michelle Clausell
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37:58Have you grown accustomed to lowering your expectations? Leaning into the lies that you're too old, you've made too many mistakes, or that your past is too messy for you to be who God has called you to be? My guest, Michelle Clausell, is tackling those lies head on in today's episode. Michelle's life experiences is proof that God's grace prevails o…
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Unseen Steps: God's Guidance Through Unexpected Blindness with Sara Claudia
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30:50In 2015, Sara Claudia, faced a personal tragedy that knocked her down in a very sudden and unexpected way. It was a blow that caused her to fall not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally as well. In this episode, Sara and I chat about: Her journey of becoming blind How she came to terms with her new way of living How losing her sight gre…
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Breaking Free From the Lies so We Can Courageously Show Up with Simi John
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37:53What has been holding you back from being all that God has called you to be? What words have been spoken into your life that have caused you to get off course and believe the lies? My guest today, Simi John, is here to expose the lies that have been holding us back from courageously showing up. She is speaking truth and not holding back. In our cha…
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Learning to Pivot When a Season Has Ended with Sarah Wood
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44:05Are you wrestling with moving on from a season that is over? Have you planted your feet even though you're feeling the nudge to pivot? If we are all honest, change is hard, especially if where we are is comfortable, predictable, and safe. My guest, Sarah Wood is with us today to chat about how she learned to lean into God's nudging and pivot out of…
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Learning How to Be Still and Rest in Uncertain Times with Christina Patterson
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44:39Are you waiting for the storm to pass or the current season in your life to be over before you can actually be still and rest? You are not alone. Rest is something I still struggle with and I have to be very intentional about. Our guest, Christina Patterson, is here to help us. She is sharing the lessons learned and how she witnessed God do the imp…
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Living Single: The Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths with Nicholle Trapp and Valerie Paul
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50:54In the bonus episode, I am sitting down with two of my friends, Nicholle and Valerie, to have a behind the scenes discussion about being single and seasoned. This conversation is real, relevant, and both of them are bringing the whole truth about their journey as a single woman. In our chat we discuss: Surrendering their "list" to God-- their desir…
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How to Face Off with Your Feelings with Jessica Hottle
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29:43How free would you feel if your feelings did not get the final say in your life? There was a time in my life where my feelings were at the center of every decision I made. They had the first and the last say. Unfortunately, I allowed them to lead me down a path and into relationships and situations I should have never been. If you can relate, I wan…
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This is Not My Story: Letting Go and Allowing God to Rewrite Your Story with Sarah E. Westfall
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41:21You planned. You prepared. You did all the right things you knew how to do. Then something happened that shifted everything. The story you once knew and dreamed about has been completely turned upside down. My guest, Sarah E. Westfall, joins us today to discuss a devastating event that changed her entire story. We discuss how she processed through …
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When a Dream Dies: Learning to Trust God's Process with Rachel Marie Kang
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41:37What do you do when your lifelong dream is suddenly snatched away by a health diagnosis? My guest Rachel Kang joins me today to share her journey of being diagnosed with rheumatic fever and navigating through the lasting impacts on her voice, how she felt that God had taken her dreams away, and how she did the heart work, and changed her perspectiv…
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The Unplanned Journey: Parenting a Child with Disabilities & Tips Every Parent Should Know with Diane Dokko Kim
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44:46What do you do when your parenting hopes and dreams get interrupted by news you did not expect? My guest today, Diane Dokko Kim is joining us today to talk about her journey of being a parent of children with disabilities. She speaks very candidly about: Her season of depression and wrestling with God after she learned of her son's diagnosis How Go…
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In today’s episode, we sit down with Latasha Ferguson and hear some of her amazing story. As a Black and Korean woman, Tasha has a lot of insight about navigating two worlds, overcoming obstacles, and finding a synthesis of both joy and sorrow. Enjoy our conversation as well uplift the stories of Mixed folks like Latasha. Shownotes: Latasha Ferguso…
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How to Go Through the Hard so You Can Get to the Good with Lisa Whittle
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50:59Life can be so very hard sometimes that all we feel like doing is shutting down. In this episode, we are joined by author, podcaster, and bible teacher, Lisa Whittle for a real and relevant conversation about how we can begin to embrace the hard things of life so we can get to the good things. I fought back tears several times throughout this entir…
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Are You Facing a Closed Door? Why Breaking it Down May Not Be the Best Solution
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24:47Society tells us that if a door closes in our face or if an opportunity is taken away, we should get a hammer and break the door down until we get what we want. In today's episode, I'm sharing about a closed-door season in my life that may convince you to put that hammer down and change your perspective---that loss, that disappointment, that missed…
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Learning to Love Your Body: Overcoming an Eating Disorder and Learning Healthy Coping Skills with Rachel Nielson
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45:31Studies show that approximately 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies. This unhappiness leads to body shaming and body punishing in order to achieve the "ideal" look (only 5% of women ever achieve this "look"). There are so many of you out there silently struggling with accepting and loving your body. In some cases, that struggle has led to an…
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Embracing a Life You Did Not Expect and Forgiving Yourself
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14:33For many years I appeared okay on the outside but inside I was struggling with a life unexpected. I was struggling with wishing my past was different and even wanting to live someone else's life---overflowing with bitterness. Can you relate? I had no idea how much inner and outer turmoil living like this was causing me and those who were close to m…
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Description: In today’s episode, I got to sit down at the multiethnic table with Brennan Takayama. Tune in to hear his story as a monoracial multiethnic man with roots in both San Francisco and Hawai’i. Brennan has much insight into loving the “other,” loving oneself (and thus honoring God’s good creation), and loving the land, along with many othe…
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Season 4 Trailer: Navigating Through Disappointments, Detours, and Delays ( Launches September 7th)
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1:23Do you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a life unexpected? Everyone sees a smile on your face but deep down inside you're bitter, angry with God, and grieving over unmet expectations and broken dreams. You've endured disappointment after disappointment... delay after delay... now you find yourself walking down a detour. You are not alone. C…
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In today’s episode, I got to sit down at the multiethnic table with Tiffany Henness. Join us for vulnerability and deep thoughts, but also laughs and theological hijinks. Tiffany’s story is a blessing to me, and will bless you—whether you’re multi- or monoethnic. Come listen and learn from Tiffany and her amazing story as a multiethnic, transracial…
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Description: In today’s episode, I got to sit down at the multiethnic table with my friend Ben Lowe. Ben is multiethnic, multicultural, and multinational and has much insight and kindness to offer us as we ask the perpetual Mixed question: “Who are my people?” Join us for this encouraging conversation as we talk the environment, belief in a good cr…
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Father Wounds and Forgiveness with Kia Stephens (Best of Season 1)
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35:28In this episode, I sit down with the creator of The Father Swap Blog and founder of Entrusted Women, Kia Stephens, to chat about a topic that many are quietly struggling with and that is Healing from Father Wounds. Kia and I dig into the signs of father wounds, what forgiveness really is, and how it is possible to exchange father wounds for the lov…
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Getting to the Root and Asking for Help with Yolanda Kennedy (Best of Season 1)
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45:20In this episode, I chat with Yolanda Kennedy- a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. If you're like me and you struggle with asking for help, this episode is for you. Yolanda and I dig into the importance of a strong support system, pride, vulnerability, what keeps us from doing the heart work, and how all of us can benefit from speaking to a counselo…
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For this Mixed Blessing episode, I sit down with Christina Quintanilla, a seminarian, small business owner, poet, and friend. It’s a beautiful conversation about the importance of finding God in both weeping and dancing, of great capacity for lament as well as joy. No matter what our ethnic story is, each of us can follow in the footsteps and legac…
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Overcoming the Need to Achieve and Embracing Rest (Best of Season 1)
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20:08(Best of Season 1) The need to achieve almost caused me to lose what mattered most to me. On the surface, this desire seems innocent but there is another side of achievement, if left unchecked, that will deteriorate our lives from the inside out. I breakdown the signs of an unhealthy desire to achieve and how embracing rest can help us overcome thi…
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The One Decision That Changed My Life (Best of Season 1)
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15:42(Best of Season 1) In this episode, I share the one decision that pivoted my whole life and the event that encouraged this decision--- the time I found myself lying in a pile of dirt in front of a crowd of people. Let me warn you, it was not a pretty situation. I also talk about the importance of a heart posture of surrender. >>>Season 4 will be ba…
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For this episode of Mixed Blessing, we get to hear from Heather Thompson Day, a professor, wife, mother, and the author of It’s Not Your Turn, which just released this week! It’s a wonderful conversation about waiting on the Lord, doing good work, extending grace to others, and allowing our Mixed identity to be part of our spiritual formation in al…
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Confessions of a Recovering Overthinker (Best of Season 1)
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39:52(Best of Season 1) In this episode, my good friend- Valerie Paul and I are chatting both recovering overthinkers. No secrets kept---we are keeping it real, relevant, and relatable. We discuss: What is overthinking? The signs that you are an overthinker The root of overthinking How to overcome it and enjoy our life Season 4 will be back in September…
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Why We Want Change but Nothing Changes (Best of Season 1)
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18:55In this episode we are uncovering: The Sunken Cost Fallacy Why true change requires admitting that we were wrong How fear of the unknown keeps us frozen and unable to move forward The hard work of heart work Connect with Latasha: Website// Instagram OTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox! Mentioned in this episode: …
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