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My guest today is Jessie Waddell, who shares about her health journey to be able to fully feel WHOLE. From her younger years with dealing with an eating disorder through her adult life with distorted eating. Jessie shares all she went through. I had so many take aways from this conversation and I know you will too. For those of you with young children, especially daughters, this episode will open a new perspective! Listening to Jessie was extremely inspiring and I hope you are also inspired by what you hear!

My guest today is Lindsey Cota, who shares about her journey with the diagnosis and treatment of Stage 4 colon cancer which metastasized to her liver. All this taking place shortly after moving from Iowa to North Carolina. I love Lindsey’s quote, “Everything is going to be alright.” It’s this positive mindset that Lindsey says is important to bring into any situation we face because there is a little bit of good in everything bad. Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Cory Farley, a singer and songwriter. He grew up in Decorah, Iowa and had planned to be a mechanic but a trip to Mexico and a karokee song changed his life! Now he lives in Nashville and has head lined shows for some of the legends of Country Music. Cory shares with me about his musical career journey and what it has meant to him. Be sure to check out Cory’s songs and learn more about upcoming shows by following him on Facebook and Instagram and checking out his website. www.coryfarley.com Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Nick Johnson, a musician who is a singer and songwriter and currently the lead guitar player for the Corey Farley Band. I met Nick the night he and the band played a performance in our local town. I had asked him if his musical ability came naturally or if he was self taught and his response was something that left me speechless. You will have to take a listen to hear Nick’s background with music in education and performing. Our conversation was intended to talk about his musical journey but I realize it has such a deeper meaning in regards to what we allow ourselves to go after or hold ourselves back on. If you are a person who ever experienced self doubt, Nick’s perspective is one to hear! Be sure to check out Nick Johnson’s music by following him on social media www.instagram.com/musicbynickjohnsonas well as the website: www.musicbynickjohnson.com.

My guest today is Ashley Hall, who shares about her experience with her family members and cancer. Through her experience she reminds us to be grateful for the little things and there is always a positive side to everything. Ashley inspires me on so many levels and I know you will be inspired by her as well! Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Carl Denlinger, who at the age of 39, experienced a heart attack. He recalls the worry of being alone in the hospital and praying he wasn’t going to be taking his last breath. Carl shares how his life perception has changed among the hardships he experienced. These days he is sure to take more walks and has a more positive outlook on life. Be sure to check out Carl's DJ services , Combat D Production at www.facebook.com/combatdproductions .  Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Janene King, founder of Empower Her Co., who shares about her life which included living and leaving the Amish community as well as the devastating drowning accident of her brother. Janene also shares about what community means to her and how her faith was grounded. Listening to Janene was very riveting and I hope you are also inspired by what you hear! Be sure to check out Empower Her Co by visiting the website www.empowerher.co . 

My guest today is Daniella Dupont who shares about her son Brecken. Daniella shares of her son’s triumphant life journey and what life brought when Brecken went to his heavenly journey including the Living for Brecken Foundation. Daniella shares of her favorite saying, “Some only dream of angels…I. held one in my arms”. Daniella is a woman of resilience and someone I am incredibly inspired by and I hope you are also from listening.

My guest today is Allison Corbin who shares about her son Logan and his diagnosis of Fibrous Dysplasia, which is a skeletal disorder where fibrous bone replaces normal bone. At age 5, Logan underwent his first surgery. Allison shares about her faith journey and how with Logan’s health issue, she found herself leaning in and trusting God in a new profound way and how this has evolved for her. Allison is a dear friend and my own spiritual mentor and I am excited for you to listen and be inspired! Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Jennifer Recker, who shares about her life journey in becoming a mother at a young age and how it literally saved her life! Additionally, Jennifer shares on how her journey of creating a business that was inspired for both her and her daughter in creating a clothing boutique, J&R Fashions, located in Dyersville, IA that went through incredible growth along with surviving the pandemic. Through everything Jennifer experienced, she reflects back to how it made her so strong with the mentality  of “You Got This!” This is a truly inspiring woman and I was so honored to sit down and talk with her! Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration

My guest today is Libby Schwers who was diagnosed with Friedreichs Ataxia (FA) which is a highly rare genetic, progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder. Libby’s positive mindset is infectious! She shares of her life motto of “Keep Moving” and she lives that daily! Although there is currently no cure for FA, Libby is an advocate for bringing awareness and financial resources through her fundraising efforts for Friederichs Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). If you are interested in purchasing a Keep Moving shirt or laptop sticker to support research for FA, email Libby at [email protected]. Also be sure to check out Libby’s soy candles that she makes on her website or social media handles! Website https://www.withlovelibby.com Instagram: @withlove_libby Facebook: @withlovelibby I’m in awe of how Libby continues to perservere and has such determination and not letting her keep her diagnosis from holding her back. It’s a reminder that we are limitless and I hope you find it inspiring too! Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!

My guest today is Mark Kightlinger, a military veteran who turned his love of animals into helping to rescue and rehabilitate dogs. He really is a gifted dog whisperer! Mark shares of his life journey which included being a marine corp, personal injuries, prescription use, feeling at the lowest point in which he no longer wanted to be around and how he worked through and found self love.  Mark has always been an animal lover and through the VA he was able to receive an emotional support animal back in November 2016. When he learned of a dog in dire conditions, Mark realized this was a chance for him  to connect with the purpose he was wanting to have but wasn't quite sure what it was to be. He has taken in and rehabilitated or fostered several dogs and actually adopted 3 of them! Mark recognizes that a person has to go through hell, particularly with addiction but there is light on the other side if you just keep the persistence. He is proof! I was very inspired by the journey Mark shared with me and the love he has for animals and I hope you do also after listening! Thank you for listening and be sure to check out my website www.chooseyourjourney.co to hear other episodes of inspiration!