Life Transitions

How can we positively navigate transitions in our lives? We all face times of change (welcome and unwelcome) in our personal lives, families, work, and in community with others (in person and online). Dr. Peggy Banks and I talk about ways to lead our lives well, know ourselves better, influence others, and counter wounding words […]

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Authentic Life

What does it mean to truly live authentically? Join us as Dr. Les Carter and I talk about what that looks like, how it shows up in our lives (or doesn’t), how to break through the false self, and ways to grow our empathy and curiosity in community with others. In between laughter and wisdom […]

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Giving Thanks

On the The Bearing Life® podcast this week I shared about the impact of seeing a sign that said, “In All Things Give Thanks.” One of the most difficult things I’ve done in the last six months was to say goodbye to my sweet Emma. She was in my life for thirteen and a half […]

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A New Season

Welcome to Season 5 of The Bearing Life® podcast! Some days life can feel like a lot, can’t it? We’ve all weathered a variety of situations and events, especially the last couple of years. The struggle is real and sometimes it is a challenge to try; to move through the times that seem So. Very. […]

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Inspiration of a Sign

I’m so excited to begin sharing Season 5 of The Bearing Life® podcast! In the first episode, I’ll give a brief update on my new book about weathering life storms and also share a story about the challenge I faced and encouragement I received from a small sign in a store window. It made me […]

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Growing Courage in the Unexpecteds

Embracing a new adventure can require us to take a deep breath and step forward…even while the step feels scary. Several months ago, I set out on a new life adventure and have been balancing deadlines, pandemic precautions, and trying to step out and start growing roots in my new community. One way I find […]

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Valentine’s Day Community

This episode replay offers great wisdom and ideas for gathering community anytime, and especially during the Valentine’s Day season. I talk with Annie Tucker, Founder of Take A Bite Blog, about the realities of singleness and the defining steps we can take to walk through this season of life. We can wait well with our […]

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Taking Time & Space

What a pleasure to spend time with Dr. Michelle Pokorny on The Bearing Life® Podcast. She offered such great insight, wisdom, and practical helps for us to recognize and counter burnout in our lives. From now until the end of the year, the array of holidays, events, and workload can often feel like our busyness increases […]

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