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Have you ever felt like the legacy you were handed was a cage? Or is that just me? ----more---- This week we are talking about what legacy is under he obvious, and how discovering that can free us. ----more---- I thought I understood the legacy my father left me, but I struggled to feel a part of it. Struggled to live up to him. Recently, I discovered how wrong I had been. And how what he truly left was pure freedom. ----more---- Take a listen and share the legacy you have chosen  @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

Happy Dolly Parton Day!!! ----more---- This is one of those days when the people didn't ask for permission; they just collectively decided. A legend died, and we gave her a day. ----more---- And on this day, we are talking about the gifts she gave us and why we want to be like her. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with being a musician or performer and everything to do with the amazing confidence Dolly had. ----more---- Join me as we explore the legacy that Dolly left for us all. And please share your memories and lessons from Dolly  @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

Welcome to a new and exciting chapter of the Yes You Are Brave podcast! ----more---- A direction where we are more honest, more vulnerable, more open to sharing our struggles with others, so we can work through them together. Where the women in those strange periods of life can be seen and have a place. ----more---- We are going to shift and grow, and figure it out together. One little step at a time. ----more---- Need more brave content? Follow along @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. I promise to be more consistent there.

Here is your permission to have fun. I say that, but I also know that you do not need my permission. You know you do not need my permission, but it might just be what gives you the courage to get out and let go. ----more---- Summer is a great time for fun, if we can let go of the pressure to make it the best summer ever. So here are just a few little things to help you find the fun you are looking for this season. ----more---- Need more brave content? Follow along @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. I promise to be more consistent there.

Is there a war going on that no one can see? A fight under your calm, put-together exterior? Perhaps a fight with yourself to like yourself? ----more---- This week, we are getting a little serious. Brave requires being a little serious at times and addressing the hard. What if I told you that you don't have to hate you? True story. It is a big fat lie that you have to hate or loathe yourself. It doesn't make you better; it just makes life less pleasant. ----more---- So join me as we reclaim some peace and freedom from self-loathing, put down the fight underneath, and tap into that amazing power. ----more---- Follow along for more brave @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. I can't wait to see and cheer you on.

Imagine if I handed you a bag, and in that bag was all the courage you would ever need. Enough to do anything you wanted? ----more---- Today we are talking about how we learn and grow into more courage. Spoiler: it starts with figuring out what we want. Don't worry I hold your hand through it all. You can figure this out and you can do all the things you have ever wanted. ----more----Let me know what you decide to do with your bag of courage. @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. I can't wait to see and cheer you on.

How good are you at resting? Be honest. I realized recently, during a massage, that I was not as good as I would like. It made me ask why. ----more---- Then I realized it was because I simply was not giving rest any attention. We cannot be good as something if we never do it. ----more---- So today is not just talking about rest but actually spending a few moments doing. Yes, some real-life practice of rest. Join me and get better at downtime. ----more---- Follow for more brave content. @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

When we hear stories of courage, they are big, bold, and loud. And it can make us feel a little wanting. More often, though, our moments of brave are small and quiet. They happen without any fanfare or notice. No one captures for posterity. No one claps. There are no parades. ----more---- But these small moments are still beyond brave. They are what define us and push us to do and be more of who we want. Those small actions in those small moments take the most courage. ----more---- Today we are taking the really big, small, brave. The unsexy little things that get us what we are working toward. Breathe. Just Breathe. Calmly panic. Breathe some more. Conquer the mountain. ----more---- As always, follow for more brave content @yesyouarebrave on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

We all want to be happy, right? But how much time do we spend actually being happy? ----more---- This week, the challenge is to sit in our joy and truly feel it. And to practice experiencing the good things around us. We get really great at managing the hard in our lives, that we often neglect the good. ----more---- If we want more good, we need to give it at least equal time in our day. So let's be happy. ----more---- As always follow for more brave content @yesyouarebrave or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

Human relationships are hard. And complex. Today, we explore the importance of courage in finding our way back to them after periods of withdrawal. Because we all get hurt and run away.  ----more---- However, when we find our way back to brave and allow others into our lives again, we can find joy, so much joy. Opening ourselves up for disappointment is not easy, but it also means we open up for connections. Meaningful connections that bring the greatest meaning and happiness.  ----more---- Remember, you are worth the time and effort. You matter. ----more---- Follow along for more brave content @yesyouarebrave or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

Ready to rock your wardrobe? Seriously, we have all had that moment standing in a pile of clothes, feeling like we have nothing to wear. Feeling defeated because we don't know what to wear. ----more---- Today we are joined by Jessica Renee, who walks us through building confidence wth our clothes one little piece at a time. Fashion is fun and, believe it or not, can be a wonderful confidence builder. ----more---- Sometimes we all need a little help finding our style. If you would love to work with Jessica, you can find her on IG @jessicarenee_style. Mention the Yes You are Brave Podcast for a free thirty-minute consult.

It's Spring!!! The world is coming back to life. Flowers peeking out of the dirt, blossoms on the trees, color exploding high and low. Possibility in the air. ----more---- This week, we talk about embracing new beginnings, living in the moment, and trusting in the process of growth in life and gardens. We explore the theme for April, which is Joy and Connection. Join us. ----more---- Follow along for more brave content @findingpawnee on Instagram or @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

Are we overwhelmed yet? Sometimes, too many things hit us at once, and we panic. There is just too much to do, and we have no idea where to start. We freeze, then feel like we are failing. But what if overwhelm was just an emotional data point? ----more---- In this week's episode, we talk with Ellie Hyvonen to discuss the challenges of overwhelm, perfectionism, and the importance of sustainable habits in personal growth. Ellie shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic illness and how it inspired her to become a life and health coach.----more---- We explore the symptoms of overwhelm, strategies to manage it, and the significance of community support. The conversation emphasizes the need to feel emotions, the benefits of movement, and the importance of speaking one's truth. Ellie provides practical tips for cultivating rest and nourishing oneself to effectively face life's challenges.

Change is hard, but when we start small and build one habit at a time, we can fall in love with the journey. ----more---- In this episode, we speak with Tracy Kasper about her transformative health journey, which began with a diagnosis of autoimmune disease and led to a full transformation one little sustainable step at a time.  ----more---- Traci is the founder of One Small Step Walks, a community-driven movement helping women take small, intentional steps toward growth, resilience, and momentum. Through lived experience navigating health challenges and major life disruptions, she teaches the power of habits, mindset, and community in creating lasting change. ----more---- Join us for Traci’s story of resilience, courage, and the power of community. As promised, Traci's IG handle so you can go follow her @onesmallstepwalks If you live close enough, go walk with her.

We will not have the strength to fight for a future if we keep fighting against the past. Lessons from Grandma's long gone, making peace and allowing support. Honoring the women who made me brave for who they are and not who I want them to be. ----more---- Celebrate Women's History Month by acknowledging the women in your own personal history. Who made you brave? Let me know.