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53 - Jessica Renfeldt talks about prioritizing self and choosing joy and gratitude

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Steph Shanks is the owner of a successful portrait photography business in Baraboo Wisconsin. She became a teen mom at 16 to twins who spent 3 months in the NICU and, subsequently, have disabilities. She spent her entire life trying to please people; she really just wanted people to like her. When she turned 40, she realized how unhappy she was with the life that she created. She realized that she was giving everything away, and the people that she had closest to her relied upon that. Her second divorce happened shortly after that. She still battles with people pleasing, but she had to go through such a painful transition that she no longer feels like she puts other first.

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Steph's Notes from the Sidelines:

"He did me a favor." Sometimes we don't see the blessings that come with unfortunate circumstances.
Fact is stranger than fiction.
When you learn how to pick yourself up from nothing, it burns away all the negative self-talk because you prove yourself against your own thoughts.
You CAN afford to leave; you'll figure it out.
Life is too short to be on the floor crying in the bathroom.
There are no mistakes; life is what it is.
The more you can talk about the things you've been through, the more you realize that there are no mistakes; life can just be really hard sometimes, and life can be really great, but it doesn't make you a bad or good person.
Trust your gut; it's always right. And don't give your power away.
Find people who support you, and don't settle until you find someone, or multiple people, who worship the ground you walk on.

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47 MIN

DEC 11, 2024

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Jessica is a farm girl at heart, rooted in the rhythms of nature from tending alfalfa fields in her childhood. Now, as a mother to three remarkable women, she's continually inspired by their spirit, which fuels her determination to be the best version of herself.

Surviving cancer, stroke, and a heart transplant taught her to cherish every moment and embrace adventure as a dog mom, fisherwoman, and avid hiker. She's also a resilience coach, guiding others through life's challenges with wit, kindness, and generosity.

A master chef known for crafting delectable dishes that nourish body and soul, she's also passionate about hiking, fly fishing, reading, writing, and exploring new horizons.

Described as resilient, witty, and authentic, she's a beacon of strength and courage, facing life's storms with grace and determination. With an unyielding optimism and thirst for adventure, she believes in the power of kindness and human connection, guided by the mantra, "Embrace life, cherish every moment, and never lose sight of the blessings that surround you."

Jessica's Notes from the Sidelines:

We need to be mindful of others because maybe they're going through something and not just deliberately being unkind.
Not only should we have compassion for others, but we should have patience and compassions for ourselves.
Be curious -- ask yourself, "Would it be possible... I wonder what would happen if I did this?"
Make sure to prioritize yourself and communicate your needs to others.
Remember, it's not happening TO ME, but FOR ME. Maybe there's a lesson and it will make me more grateful.
To accept lack of control and practice patience, feel the frustration in your body, find something grounding, and go back to basics and feel grateful and accomplished, and then FEEL JOY.
Gratitude + Joy = Resilience
I can control how I feel and show up.
Do the basics: gratitude journal, set intention for the day, and see joy and do joyful things
It's not selfish to prioritize yourself; don't feel guilty about it.

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75 MIN

DEC 4, 2024

52 - Amber Lilyestrom talks about letting go of stories and feeling enough

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Amber's Notes from the Sidelines:

Our evolution doesn't happen by avoiding or fighting the experiences of our journey; breakthroughs happen with surrender and acceptance.
It is what it is -- if it could have been different, it would have been different.
You are right on time for the life you're living. Holding the pain of regret only hurts us and makes our present selves suffer in a story that's not happening right now.
Let your dreams be the thing that shows you that there's a different world available.
We live with stories that aren't real. When we change our perspective, we see our stories differently.
Whatever has happened to you on the journey is not your fault, and you can and must let it go if you want to be free.
The greatest gift we can give ourselves is being honest about how we feel.
If you're miserable, you've got to make a change and do something different. You can't live your whole life being miserable and blaming someone else for your misery.
No one person, program, or coach is going to do the work for you. It's about how you apply what you've learned. And what fuels you is your beliefs. If the collective sisterhood stepped into empowerment, we would change the trajectory of humanity.
Let yourself be enough. It's so much easier to relate to and connect with other people.

56 MIN

NOV 28, 2024

51 - Michelle Weihman talks about surviving violence and discovering gratitude

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Michelle Weihman is a nurse with over 30 years of experience, a bestselling author, and an empowerment coach. She blends her nursing wisdom with transformative coaching to help women create lives they love. Together with her husband, she hosts speaking events like the upcoming Heart-Centered Summit, empowering speakers to share not just their stories but their hearts. With her second book launching in December, Michelle is a passionate advocate for self-care, resilience, and gratitude in every season of life. Michelle's Notes from the Sidelines:

We assume people don't know about our shit because we look normal.
These things happened FOR ME not TO ME, so I can help others.
Abusive men are domestic terrorists; you are supposed to be safe at home.
There's always something to be grateful for; you can choose to look outside and see clouds, or you can see that it's beautiful.
You can retrain your brain to be grateful. It's creating new pathways.
Gratitude homework: Set an alarm on your phone that says "Gratitude," say things you're grateful for when you wake up, write 3 things you're grateful for every night, and try the 5 Whys.

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58 MIN

NOV 27, 2024

50 - Suzanne Barron finds joy and gratitude in the really freaking hard!

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