• Ep. 82: Hope & Endurance for Troubling Times
    Jan 21 2022

    What makes us keep going with all the bad in the world? I think a lot of people are struggling with this thought right now, and it’s easy to fall into that negative mindset trap. But today, I want to encourage you to endure until the end. Even in the darkest times, we still have hope and God has a plan. Now is not the time to give in or give up! Tune in and let me help you reframe your circumstances. Now is the time to focus and fulfill your calling!

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    14 mins
  • Ep. 81: Stress Management During the Holidays
    Dec 21 2021

    Let’s chat stress management during the holidays! Christmas is one of those holidays that society has turned into something it was not meant to be. We stress over finances, food, time, family drama, and the list goes on. We forgo mindfulness, put presents before presence, and give of ourselves until we feel broken. But this time of the year is meant for celebration of our Christian faith as we commemorate the birth of Christ and acknowledge the blessings we already have. So, how do we combat the anxiety we feel during this time? Tune in and let me remind you of what is and is not your responsibility, how to handle tough emotions that are often triggered during holidays, and how to be present with those you hold dear. You are not a slave to society or a follower of societal ideals. Let’s start acting like it!

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    20 mins
  • Ep. 80: The Why & How of Relationships- Attachment Theory Explained
    Dec 13 2021

    Relationships, in my opinion, are the most important thing that we have as humans. Whether you want to or not, we all form attachments to others. Sometimes those are attachments are healthy and many times they are unhealthy effecting our mental and emotional health in a negative way. So, how do unhealthy relationships form? Typically, we can look back to childhood and see how we learned to attach to others which causes us to develop an attachment style. If our early relationships were negative, we develop defense mechanisms that follow us to adulthood and come out in our current relationships. Today, I’m going to talk about those attachment styles, how they form, what behaviors are presented because of that attachment, and how to change your story so you can function in healthier and fulfilling relationships. Hope you enjoy this one!

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 79: Emotional Burnout: The Burden of Codependency and How to Let it Go
    Nov 22 2021

    In this episode I want to talk to those who are stressed, feeling burnt out, and overwhelmed. Your emotions are all over the place and maybe you can’t even pinpoint why… but you’ve just reached a point of exhaustion. If you’re feeling emotional burnout, it’s likely because you have not set personal boundaries and you may be wrapped up in a codependent relationship. Codependency is a toxic relationship dynamic in which the rescuer is left with an empty tank and is emotionally exhausted. So today, I want to talk to that rescuer and help you identify how you got into this role, why being a rescuer is unhealthy, and how to step out of that role. Tune in today and be encouraged because you are not stuck! Restore your relationships and your emotional tank as you start to examine your relationships and the role you play in them.

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 78: Get Out of Your Rut and Embrace Change
    Nov 12 2021

    If you’re living life like it’s Groundhog Day, feeling bored, restless, and irritable, it’s time for a change!

    It’s not an easy process and it doesn’t happen overnight, but change is possible when you take the actions needed to move forward.

    It’s past time to change the things in our lives that cause us anxiety and grief, routines that do not serve us well, and thoughts that hinder us from success.

    Today, I’m going to talk about those actions that are necessary for your growth and how you can start implementing them today.

    Tune in as I challenge you and encourage you to get out of your rut and embrace change!

    1:1 Coaching: https://www.bridges2barbells.com/plans

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    23 mins
  • Ep. 77: Focusing on Your Purpose and Uncovering Limiting Beliefs
    Nov 3 2021

    Today’s topic is all about focusing on your purpose and uncovering your limiting beliefs. First, I’m going to talk about why finding meaning, even in suffering, is so important if you are going to be fulfilled and live your best life. Even in the bad times, even when you can’t change the situation or stimulus, you do have freedom of choice and your response. Second, if we are to find meaning and purpose in our lives, we have to uncover our limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. Today, I share my personal examples of finding meaning in suffering and uncovering my own limiting beliefs. Tune in, learn, apply, and change the course of your life. You’ll never regret the outcomes that are a natural byproduct of making wise choices and positive responses to uncontrollable situations.

    1 to 1 coaching: https://www.bridges2barbells.com

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    28 mins
  • Ep. 76: 5 Tips to Reach Your Goal and Potential without the Crash and Burn Effect
    Oct 27 2021

    How many times have you set a goal and quickly realized that it was too much on your plate? You do well for a short time making slight progress, but eventually you feel exhausted and incapable.

    That’s the crash and burn effect!

    Today I’m going to give you 5 tips to reach your goals and potential without the crash and burn effect. With this guidance, you’ll be well equipped to master goal setting, reach and surpass whatever goal you have, avoid burn out, and be motivated to do more. Tune in, soak up the advice, and take action!

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    25 mins
  • Ep. 75: Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes-Discussion on Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Coping Mechanisms
    Oct 20 2021

    Nothing changes if nothing changes… and change is best carried out from the inside out. From a young age, we’ve learned how to cope with stressors in our own unique way. Now, as an adult, those coping mechanisms (thoughts and behaviors) come out automatically… many times producing undesirable behaviors. From stress eating to anxiety, our undesirable and automatic behaviors are a result of what we’ve learned to think and how we’ve learned to behave over time. To change the way we think and behave, we have to start by recognizing and challenging our automatic thoughts. Today, I discuss how to develop new, healthier coping mechanisms, how to identify faulty thinking, and how to overcome and change what thoughts and behaviors are currently automatic and undesired. Change takes intentional and consistent challenging of our thinking… not easy, but not impossible! Join me today, and let’s grow together as we seek to become the best version of ourselves that we’ve always desired. Start with awareness and follow up with action!

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    33 mins