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If you've ever wondered whether you missed your moment or if it's too late to begin again, this conversation will meet you right where you are.  Mitch Matthews, a high performance coach, reframes midlife not as a closing chapter, but as a powerful starting point—one where your life experience becomes the very foundation for what's next. Blending practical strategy, neuroscience, and faith-centered encouragement, he invites you to see reinvention as something accessible, not overwhelming.  In this episode, we explore how curiosity and novelty can reignite passion, why giving yourself permission to start small builds real momentum, and how to quiet imposter syndrome by developing authentic, grounded confidence. You'll hear about practical tools to help you recognize your unique gifts and begin aligning your work and calling with who you truly are. Rooted in both mindset and faith, this conversation also speaks to the deeper tension many feel between contentment and the desire to dream bigger. Mitch shares how biblical truth affirms your value and calling, while also addressing the real relational ripple effects that can come when you pursue a new path.  This episode is an invitation to honor where you've been, embrace who you are, and step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and purpose. FIND MORE ABOUT MITCH MATTHEWS Mitch Matthews- Website Mitch Matthews Podcast- Dream, Think and Do Mitch's Gift to You-MAKE TIME FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER -coupon code to make it free for you is simply: RISE A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 John 10:10 Ephesians 3 Joshua 1:9 Book: From Strength to Strength QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How have you misunderstood confidence and how can you use this new definition to step into unknown territory? In what area has your own thinking held you back? What belief do you need to let go off in order to monetize your skillset and abilities? LET'S CONNECT Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

If you've ever wondered whether you missed your moment or if it's too late to begin again, this conversation will meet you right where you are.  Mitch Matthews, a high performance coach, reframes midlife not as a closing chapter, but as a powerful starting point—one where your life experience becomes the very foundation for what's next. Blending practical strategy, neuroscience, and faith-centered encouragement, he invites you to see reinvention as something accessible, not overwhelming.  In this episode, we explore how curiosity and novelty can reignite passion, why giving yourself permission to start small builds real momentum, and how to quiet imposter syndrome by developing authentic, grounded confidence. You'll hear about practical tools to help you recognize your unique gifts and begin aligning your work and calling with who you truly are. Rooted in both mindset and faith, this conversation also speaks to the deeper tension many feel between contentment and the desire to dream bigger. Mitch shares how biblical truth affirms your value and calling, while also addressing the real relational ripple effects that can come when you pursue a new path.  This episode is an invitation to honor where you've been, embrace who you are, and step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and purpose. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE On iTunes or watch it here: FIND MORE ABOUT MITCH MATTHEWS Mitch Matthews- Website Mitch Matthews Podcast- Dream, Think and Do A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 John 10:10 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Mitch talked about documenting your brilliance, what would it look like for you to do that over the next week or month? In what area do you need to move from "who am I to do this" to "why not me"? In what area do you need to give yourself permission to take the next step? LET'S CONNECT Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

Addiction has ripple effects. When you love someone who is in active recovery you often don't know if you are saying or doing the right thing to help. Caroline Beidler gives us words of hope: you can't go wrong with compassion. As a person who is walking out her own recovery from substances and a professional who creates resources for others in recovery, Caroline is able to broach this topic from multiple angles.  We talk through boundaries, enabling, and relapse. All topics that impact not just the person in recovery, but those caring for him or her. We also cover neuroscience of addiction and genetic factors that may be at play because family members often struggle with the "why" behind the addiction. And finally how do we have difficult conversations? Especially in the early stages of recovery when hurts on both sides may still feel quite raw? Caroline walks us through all of that. If you love someone who is in active addiction or in recovery - in any form - this episode will help you feel less alone. It will also offer some practical approaches to potentially awkward conversations so that we can love well. And you can never go wrong with compassion. FIND MORE ABOUT CAROLINE BEIDLER Caroline Beidler- Website and Instagram Caroline Beidler Book- When You Love Someone in Recovery Caroline Beidler's - Recovery Rhythm Reset A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Recovery Resources- Recovery.com Bible Verse- Luke 15:20 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How can you hold hope for someone in your life? What is your support system as you support someone in recovery? Do you need to have some non-weird conversation about how to do life together? How can you run with compassion towards someone who is already in recovery or moving in that direction? LET'S CONNECT Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

This episode is one of those conversations that stays with you. Katie Blackburn joins us to share her deeply personal journey through divorce, her husband's addiction, parenting a child with autism, and the long road of starting over as a single mom. With honesty, humility, and so much heart, she opens up about what it really looks like to walk through seasons that feel impossible—and how grace met her there. Throughout this conversation, Katie reminds us that grace isn't something we have to climb toward—it's already beneath us, holding us through every fall, every setback, and every uncertain step forward. And maybe more importantly, she shows us what it looks like to keep going anyway… one day at a time. We talk about healing, faith, and the quiet, daily work of rebuilding a life. Katie shares how writing became part of her healing process, how community quite literally carried her when she couldn't carry herself, and why the idea of "doing it all on your own" is one of the biggest lies we buy into. There's also so much wisdom here about what it means to actually move through pain—not avoid it.  In the midst of it all, Katie speaks to hope. If you've ever gone through a season of pain, loss, sadness, or great change, this episode is for you.   We cover:  What grace actually looks like in the middle of chaos and trauma Using writing as a tool for healing and processing pain Why community and relationships are essential—not optional—for resilience Practical ways to metabolize pain through movement, support, and honesty The beauty and strength found in intergenerational living Rebuilding faith and hope after loss Letting go of self-sufficiency and trusting God's steady grip Living "one day at a time" in seasons of crisis The impact of self-talk and daily persistence in long-term healing If This Episode Spoke to You… Share it with a friend who might need a reminder that they're not alone. And that even here—especially here—grace is already holding them. Bio: KATIE BLACKBURN is a writer, teacher, and a lifelong learner, but her most cherished role is being a single mom to her six incredible kids. Her favorite thing to do is tell people about the ways God has held her through circumstances that seemed impossible. When she's not taking care of kids or telling stories, you can probably find her riding her bike, pretending she's in the Tour de France. L FIND MORE ABOUT KATIE BLACKBURN Katie Blackburn – Instagram and Website Katie Blackburn Book - Grace Will Meet You There Katie Blackburn Podcast- Coffee+Crumbs Podcast A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Burn the Ship- Essay QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Has God met you in a difficult place? What did His Grace feel like to you? Why is it important to remember these moments when God has met you? Who can you show up for right now and help in a practical way? How can your feeling inform you about what is going on inside of you? How can you ask and invite God's grace to meet you in the middle of your emotions? LET'S CONNECT Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

People can often see the many responsibilities we carry - but what about the invisible stress? Do we even recognize what we are carrying? Personal coach and dear friend Kendra Tillman, joins us to talk through the stress we carry in midlife and how we can name it and move forward. From body changes that come with midlife to relationship shifts - Kendra gives us some perspective on how to tackle the new normal that is in front of us. Midlife is an opportunity for us to recognize all that we have accomplished, decide what we are carrying forward and what we want to leave behind. Instead of fixating on loss, we can recognize it and take the best of us forward. God has not forgotten you. You may be carrying many stressors others can't see. He knows - and we can relate! Know that every change eventually also has an opportunity to rise to meet the moment. This is our time to rise FIND MORE ABOUT KENDRA TILLMAN Kendra Tillman's - LinkedIn and Website Kendra Tillman's - Instagram A FEW THINGS MENTIONED James 1:27 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What have you learnt about this part of you, about this part of your life, from whom you have been and what you have experienced from the beginning until now? What do you want to carry forward in this new season of life in this one area? What do you want to lay down? How can you start implementing this changes soon? LET'S CONNECT Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

Midlife can feel like a season of uncertainty — roles shift, questions surface, and the path forward isn't always clear. But what if this chapter could be one of the most alive and purposeful of your life? In this rich conversation with global leadership coaches Krista Gilbert, Emily Jamieson, and Emily Love explore what it truly means to be wide awake in midlife — fully present, deeply self-aware, and oriented toward what matters most. We explore what being "wide awake" really means, how to walk in purpose, and how to navigate the varied emotions that barrage us everyday of our lives.  Ultimately we talk about what does it mean to live the John 10:10 life – one full of life and abundance?   Let's come alive together!   FIND MORE ABOUT TRANSFORMATION TRIAD The Transformation Triad A FEW THINGS MENTIONED John 10:10 Podcast Interview with Dr Sash Shilcutt QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What is a way that you could manage your emotions better? What could a possible rest ritual be for you? A physical action that you could do that feels practical to you that would help you pause and choose your emotions and how you want to proceed? How can you cultivate more aliveness inside of you? What does growth look like for you in this season? LET'S CONNECT Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

Midlife can feel like a season of uncertainty — roles shift, questions surface, and the path forward isn't always clear. But what if this chapter could be one of the most alive and purposeful of your life? In this rich conversation with global leadership coaches Krista Gilbert, Emily Jamieson, and Emily Love explore what it truly means to be wide awake in midlife — fully present, deeply self-aware, and oriented toward what matters most. We explore what being "wide awake" really means, how to walk in purpose, and how to navigate the varied emotions that barrage us everyday of our lives.  Ultimately we talk about what does it mean to live the John 10:10 life - one full of life and abundance?   Let's come alive together!   FIND MORE ABOUT TRANSFORMATION TRIAD The Transformation Triad A FEW THINGS MENTIONED 1 Corinthians 10:31 John 10:10 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What is your bigger macro purpose that doesn't change? What is your current assignment that God has given you right now in this season? How have you handled your emotions historically? What growth can you practice when it comes to navigating the landscape of your emotions? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

Are you caring for aging parents while still supporting your young adult children? You're not alone. In this episode, Krista and Alex explore the emotional complexity of the sandwich generation — a season marked by grief, shifting roles, guilt, and unexpected growth. They discuss how to manage changing family dynamics, set healthy boundaries, reevaluate expectations, and embrace the opportunity for deeper relationships during this transitional stage of life. If you're feeling stretched between two generations, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and hope. In this episode: Why grief and opportunity often coexist How guilt shows up in caregiving The importance of boundaries and self-care Parenting adult children with clarity and respect Listen in for wisdom and practical tools to help you navigate this complex season with intention. A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Podcast - Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast -Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs with Steve Cuss Book- Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss Bible Verses: Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-3 Mantras *Stay relational, not controlling *Honor without self abandoning LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

Are you caring for aging parents while still supporting your young adult children? You're not alone. In this episode, Krista and Alex explore the emotional complexity of the sandwich generation — a season marked by grief, shifting roles, guilt, and unexpected growth. They discuss how to manage changing family dynamics, set healthy boundaries, reevaluate expectations, and embrace the opportunity for deeper relationships during this transitional stage of life. If you're feeling stretched between two generations, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and hope. In this episode: Why grief and opportunity often coexist How guilt shows up in caregiving The importance of boundaries and self-care Parenting adult children with clarity and respect Listen in for wisdom and practical tools to help you navigate this complex season with intention. A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Philippians 1:6 James 1:5 Ecclesiastes 3:1 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What is your grief around in this season? Where is the opportunity, in this season for you? Where do you need to let go? What does it look like to offer your young adult freedom? What does it look like to infuse your young adult with belief? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

The challenges of social media don't just affect young women, they impact those of us that are hitting our 40s, 50s, and 60s too! The expectations of what it means to age is moving the needle on what is expected. So how does one decide what to focus on? Care about? Lean into? And accept? We all have different specifics that matter to us, but God's care for our heart and our posture toward the world has not changed. If you are a woman who struggles with aging, have wondered how you can possibly measure up to the beauty standards of the day, or who simply wants to feel confident no matter your age, this conversation is for you! Kristin Wall is mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother and is reflecting on what it means to age in front of the younger women and girls in her life. This is a dynamic conversation that you won't want to miss. FIND MORE ABOUT KRISTIN WALL Kristin Wall- Instagram A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Proverbs 31:30 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What is motivating this desire, am I drawn to this out of joy and stewardship or am I drawn to it out of comparison, pressure or feeling less than? Is this helping me feel more like myself or less, does this choice bring peace and confidence or does it create more anxiety and self focus? If no one could see me, would I still want this? Would I still make this decision if it was just me or only because others might notice? Am I caring for my body or trying to correct it? Is this honoring what God gave me or trying to erase what time has done? Is this drawing me closer to gratitude or further into dissatisfaction? Do I feel thankful afterwards or more critical of myself? Would I want my daughter or grand-daughter to feel the same pressure, what message does this pass down? Does this choice expand my life or shrink it? Does it free me to Love, Connect and be present or does it make myself more preoccupied with myself? Have I prayed about this and invited the Holy Spirit into this decision? Am I anchored in who God says I am or in how I look right now? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier    

It's one of our favorite episodes of the year—our annual Valentine's "Things We Love" tradition! This episode is all about the little things we love: beauty finds, cozy clothes, home upgrades, meaningful gifts, what we're watching and reading, and the random discoveries that made our lives better over the past year. Whether you're shopping for yourself (highly encouraged), building gift ideas, or just love hearing real-life recommendations, this one's for you. A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Toys for the Brain: Battle Shapes Reflex Ball Set Flip Side Hand Eye Trainer Beauty / Clothes: Dmrtlgy luminous under eye corrector Madagascar Centella soothing gel  WOW dreamcoat antifrizz spray Room Service pajamas and Nordstrom pajamas from you! KUT from the Kloth pants Shark Hair Tool - Flexstyle Air Styling + Drying System Cozy Earth Bath Robes or Terry Bath Wrap Anthro puff sleeve top Pants by Maeve Salt and Stone Deodorant  Ouai Hair Mask Ouai Scalp and Body Scrub Modlilly Home: Krisi's Sur La Table ratchet pepper grinder Scrub Daddy Power Paste and sponges GE Profile washer/drier combo Travel Jewelry Case (that got lost and is now found) Miele Vacuum Anna Antique Brass Candle Holder  Faux Fur Electric Blanket Lola Blankets Shashibo Battle Shapes Wireless Charging Station for Phones / airpods / apple watches Luggage Racks for Guests Gifts: Bowls from Costco Lego 3-1 sets Watercolor paints and paper and brushes from Walmart For Graduation:  a very nice men's watch Ballerina Farm Bread Knife + wooden measuring spoons Durable insulated bag for your Costo runs.  Haven Bag Co Merry Sockmas:  Bombas Essentials and Southern Scholar Dress Socks for Men  Cover Your Assets Travel Jewelry Organizer Workpro Home Tool Kit (pink!) Personalized Minimalist Stationary Kitchen:  Ballerina Farm Protein Breville Smart Oven (air fryer) Thorne Creatine Powder Frozen Grapes Toasted Hazelnuts for Salads Roasted Chickpeas Media: Shows / Movies Knives out three: Wake Up Dead Man on Netflix, Father Jud's character Eras Tour docuseries on Disney Plus, themes of kindness and generosity and staying focused on who you serve House of David on Prime Ruth and Boaz The Rings of Power Books: My Friends: A Novel by Frederik Backman Wild Card interview with Michelle Obama (podcast) Built To Fly by Eric Scofield Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah How to Know a Person by David Brooks Emotional Agility by Susan David Follows: David French Kate Bowler Heidi Kristensen (@sustainablefashionstyle on Insta) TandTTwinTalk Imscottdonnell Thecodeofthewest Krisimonsivies Best Random Things:  Nobl Travel CarryOn Suitcase - so smart LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

It's February! So we are talking all things love! We are starting with the HOW of loving those in your closest circles. Bethany Kimsey is a mom to eight and has developed a system for studying the people she loves most so that she can love them well. We are all changing every day. Our needs, interests, doubts, celebrations, hopes, and struggles have nuance. How do we make sure that we are doing the best we can in loving those around us as they are TODAY?    Bethany offers us a framework for how she observes and listens to God as she considers how she will care for her people. It is a thoughtful process done over days and helps guide her as she parents, cares for her husband and her friends. It is an exercise you can do no matter the state of your relationships or your concerns for those you love. It is a process between you and God that guides your next steps.   As we consider what it is to love well - let's listen in and try out what we are now calling "Bethany's method". FIND MORE ABOUT BETHANY KIMSEY Bethany Kimsey's- Website and Instagram Bethany Kimsey's Podcast- Warrior Mama Podcast FEW THINGS MENTIONED Bible verses -Romans 4 -1 John -John 7: 37-39 -Isaiah 40:11 -Jeremiah 33:3 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE How do you sense that you are God's beloved? Sit right now and accept His love. Who can you study in your circle, take some time to do an inventory and observe, then assess and ask God to give you eyes to see them and to have some insight and then pray if and when to speak what you observe. What questions can you have ready to ask when you want to get to the heart of an issue without giving a leacture? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

Do you struggle with what to wear or find yourself staring at your closet wondering what actually looks good on you? You're not alone — and that's exactly what we're talking about in today's episode. We're joined by Lisa Davenport, an Australian body archetype and style expert who helps women understand how to dress in a way that truly works for their bodies. Lisa has spent years in the fashion industry and is passionate about helping women stand tall in the bodies they've been given, dressing with confidence instead of comparison. In this conversation, Lisa breaks down what body archetypes really are, why certain styles flatter you while others don't, and how small shifts in fit, cut, and proportion can completely change how you feel when you get dressed. Her philosophy is simple but powerful: it's not your body that's the problem — it's learning what works for it. If getting dressed feels frustrating or overwhelming, this episode will help you see your wardrobe in a new light. This year, step into confidence by wearing what looks great on you and finally leave the guesswork behind. FIND MORE ABOUT LISA DAVENPORT Lisa Davenport- Instagram QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE Stand Infront of a mirror and look at your shape and be honest, what shape am I? Then go to Pinterest and look-up that shape and see what people are wearing. Who can you enlist to help you thin out your closet? What time can you set aside to organize and then shop your own closet? What two things can you do this week to up level your confidence through what you wear? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

What happens when all of the things that used to work, stop working? Or maybe your body doesn't respond to exercise, diet, supplements or alcohol like your friend's does. Why?! We bring you Dr. Devan Szcepankski, the Founder and CEO of Nu Well Medicine. She is a board-certified family medicine physician with post-graduate certifications in Nutritional and Genomic Medicine. She uses nutrition and genomics to find how our bodies uniquely respond to our environments. She works one-on-one with patients to see what exactly THEY need to thrive.  So back to the why? You may be asking, Why doesn't my body work like it used to? Why does my BFF get different results with the same workout plan? Because you are a unique person with unique traits. Dr. Devan walks us through the factors from gut health to genetic predisposition that could help answer your questions and ultimately get you to better health. If you are wanting the new rules to midlife health, look no further. It's just the rules might be just as unique as you are. FIND MORE ABOUT DR DEVAN SZCZEPANSKI Dr. Devan Szczepanski- Website and Instagram Dr. Devan work - Website 2 FEW THINGS MENTIONED Books Fast Like a Girl- Dr Mindy Pelz Eat Like a Girl- Dr Mindy Pelz A Diet for Your Blood Type- QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What would it look like to pay more attention to your gut health this year? If sleep is one of the main indicator of health what shift do you need to make in your sleeping habits? What would it look like for you to advocate for greater health with your practitioners? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier  

What happens when all of the things that used to work, stop working? Or maybe your body doesn't respond to exercise, diet, supplements or alcohol like your friend's does. Why?! We bring you Dr. Devan Szcepankski, the Founder and CEO of Nu Well Medicine. She is a board-certified family medicine physician with post-graduate certifications in Nutritional and Genomic Medicine. She uses nutrition and genomics to find how our bodies uniquely respond to our environments. She works one-on-one with patients to see what exactly THEY need to thrive.  So back to the why? You may be asking, Why doesn't my body work like it used to? Why does my BFF get different results with the same workout plan? Because you are a unique person with unique traits. Dr. Devan walks us through the factors from gut health to genetic predisposition that could help answer your questions and ultimately get you to better health. If you are wanting the new rules to midlife health, look no further. It's just the rules might be just as unique as you are. FIND MORE ABOUT DR DEVAN SZCZEPANSKI Dr. Devan Szczepanski- Website and Instagram QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE What are your challenges health-wise in midlife? What is one wrong-right thing that you've been doing that you can stop doing? Has your body responded to something months or years later, where you have realised now that your body was responding to stress that happened a long time ago? How does it make you feel to consider your body responding and holding on to that stress for so long? What are you wanting to do better in your health as far as understanding your body in 2026? LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier