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231. The Law of Love: Letting Go of Transactional Faith with Steve Young
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56:01In this unforgettable conversation, Heather chats with Hall of Fame quarterback and author Steve Young to explore one of the most transformative concepts: The Law of Love. Steve invites us to examine how our culture—especially within faith communities—often leans into transactional patterns in relationships, spirituality, and even identity. Through…
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230. Turning Conflict into Connection with Jill Freestone
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59:40In this follow-up episode, Heather sits down again with Jill Freestone—an anxiety and emotion coach and somatic experiencing practitioner—to go even deeper into the emotion of anger. We focus on how anger shows up in family dynamics, especially between parents and children, and how we can change our relationship with this often-misunderstood emotio…
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229. Reclaiming Rage and Working with Anger with Jill Freestone
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55:39In this powerful and validating episode, Heather is joined by returning guest and anxiety/emotion coach Jill Freestone to explore the complex and misunderstood emotion of anger. With warmth, insight, and a touch of humor, they discuss how anger—especially in women—has been shamed, suppressed, and mischaracterized. Jill introduces the concept of “sa…
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228. Four Ways to Shift Conflict into Connection with Crystal Hansen
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25:00Couples conflict coach Crystal Hansen joins Heather to reframe the way we experience conflict in our relationships. With honesty, humor, and real-life examples, Crystal walks listeners through four common patterns that keep us disconnected and offers simple mindset shifts to create deeper connection and emotional safety in marriage. Whether you’re …
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227. Parenting with Peace with Tiffany Rhoton
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49:05In this episode, Heather is joined once again by life coach Tiffany Rhoton to explore the delicate art of parenting young adults. Tiffany shares how parents can let go of control, embrace agency, and build strong, lasting relationships by parenting from love instead of fear. With wisdom drawn from gospel principles and her deep coaching experience,…
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226. Wealth 360: Redefining Prosperity with Matt Rutter
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45:06In this heartfelt episode, Coach Matt Rutter joins Heather Rackham to explore what it truly means to be wealthy. Moving beyond dollars and cents, Matt introduces the concept of “Wealth 360”—a holistic approach to prosperity that includes relationships, spirituality, health, experiences, and being fully present in life. Together, they unpack how pre…
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225. A Creative Approach to Flourishing with Jill Pack
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31:49In this heartfelt and deeply reflective episode, Coach Jill Pack introduces a powerful exercise called “Building My House”—a metaphorical journaling and self-awareness tool that helps individuals better understand themselves, their values, and how they relate to others. As a midlife women’s coach and host of the Seasons of Joy podcast, Jill shares …
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224. Healing, Hope, and Help for Foster & Adoptive Families with Bonnie Butler
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41:37In this episode, Coach Bonnie Butler shares her powerful journey as a mother of 10—including six adopted children—and the challenges and healing that come with foster and adoptive parenting. She opens up about emotional regulation, rebuilding relationships, and letting go of guilt and control. Bonnie also introduces her free virtual summit designed…
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223. Regulating Your Nervous System Through Creativity with Leah Davidson
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38:53In this powerful episode, Heather is joined by Leah Davidson, a coach, speech-language pathologist, and creator of the Resilience Journal. Together, they explore how creativity can be a transformative and accessible tool for nervous system regulation. Leah shares insights into how creative practices like doodling, journaling, and other forms of art…
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222. Trusting Your Body & Nourishing Your Life with Devrie Pettit
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42:52In this episode, Heather sits down with registered dietitian Devrie Pettit, founder of Happily Fed, to discuss shifting away from diet culture and embracing a non-diet, intuitive approach to nutrition. Devrie shares her personal journey as a dietitian, mom, and advocate for positive food relationships. Together, they explore how faith, science, and…
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221. The Art of Making Friends with Daelene Byam
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39:45Making friends may seem simple, but many of us struggle with it, especially during life transitions. Whether you're a teenager, a young adult, or navigating empty nesting, creating and maintaining deep friendships takes intentional effort. In this episode, Coach Daelene shares practical strategies for forming genuine connections, overcoming social …
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220. Navigating Divorce with Faith and Resilience with Jenn Zingmark
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33:35In this episode, Heather is joined by Jenn Zingmark, a coach who specializes in helping individuals navigate the challenges of divorce while staying faithful, resilient, and hopeful. Jenn shares her personal journey through divorce and remarriage, the lessons she’s learned, and how she now helps others find healing and hope. She discusses how to kn…
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219. Embracing Stillness with Jackie Swainson
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41:22In this episode, Heather is joined by Jackie Swainson, a master-certified coach specializing in helping midlife women navigate transitions with clarity, purpose, and peace. They dive deep into the power of stillness, how it connects us to God, and how it helps us process life's accumulated experiences. Jackie shares her insights on how to silence i…
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218. Understanding the Difference Between Coaching and Therapy with Niki Olsen
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28:00In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Nikki Olson, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and coach, to explore the differences between therapy and coaching. Nikki shares insights from both perspectives, highlighting when therapy is essential and when coaching can be a powerful tool for personal development. She also discusses how …
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217. Mental Preparation for Missionaries with Summer Davis
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33:50In this episode of the podcast, Heather sits down with Coach Summer Davis, a certified life coach specializing in missionary mental health and emotional resilience. Summer shares her deep passion for helping young adults prepare mentally and emotionally for their missions—not just survive, but truly thrive in the field. With a background in coachin…
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216. Climbing Your Personal Everest with Meg Tilton
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33:02Coach Meg Tilton shares the story of her 29,029 endurance challenge, where she climbed the elevation equivalent of Mount Everest in 36 hours. Through intense physical training and mental preparation, Meg discovered profound truths about resilience, the power of discomfort, and the importance of trusting herself and others. This transformative exper…
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215. Finding Healing After Betrayal with Ruth Farris-Harris
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51:08In this heartfelt episode, Heather is joined by Coach Ruth Farris-Harris, who shares her journey of overcoming betrayal and finding healing through self-introspection and faith. Ruth’s candid discussion about the emotional toll of infidelity and pornography use sheds light on the often-isolating experience of betrayal, while providing practical too…
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214. Meaningful Connection with LeAnn Austin
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22:25In this inspiring episode, Coach LeAnn Austin shares how balancing the mind, body, and spirit is foundational for meaningful connections. Using the analogy of a three-legged stool, she explains how intentional focus on these areas can lead to greater harmony in life. LeAnn introduces her Connection Blueprint, a practical guide to fostering connecti…
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213. Turning Your Mess Into Your Message with Bob Smith
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35:14In this episode, Coach Bob Smith shares his personal journey of embracing vulnerability, healing emotional wounds, and turning life’s messes into impactful messages. Through relatable stories, like helping his daughter overcome fear on a rollercoaster, Bob highlights the profound connections between fear, excitement, and growth. He also introduces …
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212. Overcoming Food Cravings with Jille Dunsmore
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46:06In this episode, Heather is joined by Jille Dunsmore, a body and life coach who helps women overcome cravings and develop healthy relationships with food and their bodies. Jille shares her personal journey of battling sugar addiction for over 30 years and how she finally found freedom by retraining her brain and transforming her self-talk. The disc…
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211. Stepping Into Divine Strength with Karen Papin
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32:44In this episode, Coach Karen Papin joins the conversation to share her inspiring journey from struggling with anxiety and shyness to becoming a certified life coach, NLP practitioner, and host of the Divine Worth Podcast. Karen opens up about her challenges with public speaking and how her faith and trust in God helped her transform weaknesses into…
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210. Goal Setting That Works with Sue Tester
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38:44As we welcome the New Year, many of us are eager to set goals and improve our lives. But how do we avoid the overwhelm and frustration that often come with traditional goal-setting? In this episode, Coach Sue Tester shares her innovative KISS method for goal setting: Keep, Incrementally Improve, Start, and Stop. By focusing on small, actionable ste…
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209. Strengthening Relationships Through Self-Awareness with Tanya Hale
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35:18In this episode, Heather is joined by Coach Tanya Hale to discuss the concept of "relationship circles" and the importance of maintaining a strong sense of self in fostering healthy, intimate connections. Tanya shares insights on how differentiation, empathy, and validation can create a safe space for partners to grow individually and together. The…
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208. Breaking Free from Smart Goals with Ken Williams
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42:40In this inspiring episode of Latter Day Life Coaches, Heather welcomes Coach Ken Williams, who shares a refreshing perspective on goal setting. Together, they explore how traditional "smart goals" may limit our potential and introduce Ken's revolutionary "stupid goals" framework. With personal stories, insights from his coaching journey, and action…
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207. Unlocking Your Divine Potential with Shelly Townsend
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34:04In this insightful episode, Heather welcomes coach and actor Shelly Townsend, who shares her inspiring perspective on self-worth, divine potential, and the beauty of personal growth. Drawing parallels from scripture stories, Hollywood classics like The Lion King, and the humble yet powerful dandelion, Shelly explores how we can reframe limiting bel…
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206. Repentance Redefined: The Science and Spirit of Change with Michelle Keil
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40:03In this episode, host Heather sits down with coach Michelle Keil to explore the intersection of science, psychology, and the spiritual process of repentance. Together, they redefine repentance as a joyful and empowering experience rather than one rooted in fear or shame. Michelle shares insights into the science of neuroplasticity, explaining how t…
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205. Fighting Fair: Turning Anger into Growth in Relationships with Glenn Lovelace
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45:21In this insightful episode, Coach Glenn Lovelace shares powerful lessons about managing anger and conflict in relationships. Drawing from personal experiences, including a life-altering accident and a close call involving his son, Glenn delves into the importance of recognizing and managing anger as a natural human emotion. He explores the "Four Ho…
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204. Understanding Desire Discrepancies in Marriage with Amanda Louder
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38:35In this episode, Heather is joined by marriage and sex coach Amanda Louder to explore the complex topic of sexual desire within marriage, particularly focusing on the common challenges of desire discrepancies. Amanda provides a compassionate and insightful look at the biological, psychological, and sociological factors that shape desire, explaining…
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203. Navigating Family Conflict During the Holidays with Tina Gosney
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42:04In this episode of Latter Day Life Coaches, Heather sits down with Coach Tina Gosney to discuss the complexities of family relationships, especially during the holiday season. Tina, a family conflict coach, shares her insights on why conflict is a natural part of family life and how it can be an opportunity for growth and understanding. Tina and He…
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202. Parenting with the End in Mind with Heidi Allsop
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41:29In this episode, Heather welcomes back Coach Heidi Allsop to discuss intentional parenting and fostering strong bonds between mothers and sons. Heidi shares her journey from social work to raising five boys, and her mission to help moms raise sons with purpose and connection. They dive deep into the importance of parenting with the "end in mind" an…
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201. Navigating a Split Faith Marriage with Jennifer Barnhart
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41:20In this episode, host Heather is joined by life coach Jennifer Barnhart, who specializes in supporting women whose husbands and children have left the church. Jennifer opens up about her personal journey through a split faith marriage, describing the shock, grief, and emotional processing that came with her husband’s decision to leave the church. W…
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200. Learning to Calm the Storm Inside with Brooke Oniki
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47:28In this episode, Heather sits down with coach Brooke Oniki to explore the ins and outs of parenting adult children. Brooke shares her expertise in helping women navigate the transition from having children at home to building meaningful relationships with adult children. Together, they discuss the importance of shifting one’s mindset from trying to…
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199. The Power of Commitment with Kamden Hainsworth
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43:51In today’s episode of Latter Day Life Coaches, Heather Rackham sits down with Kamden Hainsworth, an ADHD life and mindset coach, to talk about the power of commitment. Whether it’s in relationships, religion, or life’s everyday choices, Kamden shares deep insights on how commitment can shape our purpose and drive true life satisfaction. Together, t…
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In this episode, Meg Tilton, an internal leadership and emotions coach, joins us to discuss the power of internal leadership and how it shapes our ability to lead others. Meg shares her journey of discovering her true calling and the importance of aligning with our inner purpose. We explore the concept of internal leadership, emphasizing the need t…
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197. Balancing Success at Work and Home with Matt Rutter
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40:56Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the intersection of professional success and personal fulfillment with life coach Matt Rutter. After spending 25 years in the tech industry, Matt made a bold career shift to follow his passion for coaching, focusing on helping men who are outwardly successful but internally struggling to balance their …
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196. Navigating the Business Side of Coaching with Heather Rasband
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34:43In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by the dynamic duo of Heather Rackham and Heather Rasband! Heather Rasband opens up about her transition to helping other coaches with their marketing and sales, offering insights into why this pivot was necessary and how she now supports coaches in building their businesses. This conversation is releva…
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195. Gaining New Perspectives: The Gift of Repentance with Heather Rackham
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16:42In this episode, Heather redefines repentance as gaining new perspectives that free us from unproductive thought patterns. She shares personal insights on how reframing beliefs can lead to emotional and spiritual growth, allowing us to focus more on love and service. Heather also highlights the importance of scripture study, life coaching, and divi…
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194. Rediscovering Our Power to Create the Life We Want (Recast) with Alicia Davis
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35:04*This is a recast of episode #59 from 2022. Creation is a divine characteristic. Are you a creator in your life and of your life? If you feel you could use some guidance in this area, take a listen to this episode. You will leave feeling uplifted and with a greater desire to create. Coach Alicia Davis believes in the importance of tapping into our …
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193. Choosing Change with Jackie Swainson
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35:07In this episode, Heather is joined by coach Jackie Swainson. In their conversation they talk about the role of change in our lives. Jackie shares her insights on how change is not about losing oneself but becoming more aligned with our true potential. They discuss the power of choosing change rather than being forced into it and how this choice lea…
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192. Loving Forward with Tami Schwendiman
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24:08In this episode, we dive into the powerful effects of self-confidence, compassion, and love on personal growth. Coach Tami Schwendiman shares her "Loving Forward" practice, where writing daily love letters fosters deeper connections and sparks creativity. By focusing on love and compassion, we align ourselves in co-creating with our Heavenly Parent…
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191. Establishing Boundaries Around A Spouse’s Pornography Use with Camille Scow
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39:09Today on the podcast, we have Coach Camille Scow discussing a topic that affects many - healing from a spouse's pornography use. Join us as Camille shares valuable insights on setting healthy boundaries and focusing on healing for both partners. If you or someone you know could benefit from this discussion, please listen to this episode and then re…
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190. Honoring Our Adult Children’s Choices with Brooke Oniki
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189. The Importance of a Healthy Body AND Mind with Kara Kaufman
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44:54Life is busy and we are constantly bombarded with things we should be doing. This constant need to be doing puts us into a state of always being stressed. When we are stressed we often feel stretched thin, that our life is out of control, and that we are not fulfilling the things that matter to us. Coach Kara Kaufman is on the podcast today talking…
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188. Setting Boundaries With Addicts with Susan Achziger
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41:10Boundaries are essential for any relationship to be healthy and successful but when you are dealing with a child that is a drug addict, they can be the difference between being able to show up in a healthy way versus creating more harm for your child. Coach Susan Achziger is on the podcast today talking about the essential elements of boundaries wi…
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Today on the podcast is a type of coach we have never had before but who brings her gift of energy work to the coaching world. Coach Maren Rasmussen is a coach who uses her gift of seeing the energy that people have around them to help bring awareness and healing to their lives. Many can be leery of energy work but we know that after listening to M…
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186. Teaching Your Teen to Advocate For Themselves with Daelene Byam
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40:36Our goal as parents is to raise children that can go out into the world and be successful, independent, and self-sufficient adults. But in order for this to happen, parents need to allow their children to learn the vital skill of self-advocating when they are still living at home. Coach Daelene Byam is on the podcast talking about how parents can t…
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185. The Relationship Pyramid with Glenn Lovelace
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44:09We all want connection in our marriage but in order to achieve great connection it takes a significant amount of work from both partners. Coach Glenn Lovelace is sharing some key elements that every couple should include in their relationship pyramid as they strive for greater connection. From there, each couple is able to add what they value and f…
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184. Everything is a Relationship with Michele Gardemann
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41:39We often define a relationship as a connection between two people but Coach Michele Gardemann is talking today about how we have relationships with everything around us and it is in the recognition of the relationship we have with all things that we become more like our Heavenly Parents. Michele emphasizes that it is us, through our thoughts about …
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183. How to Deal with the Pain of Being Single with Melanie Yates
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47:07We all feel pain but when you are single and in the Church your pain can come from different areas. One major source can be the fact that you are angry at God because things haven’t turned out the way you were told they would or the way you expected. Coach Melanie Yates is talking on the podcast today about how to use that pain and anger to propel …
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182. Creating Structure Around ADHD with Kamden Hainsworth
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46:47We live in a world that is fast paced and has rules as to how things should operate and what is and isn’t acceptable. If you are neurotypical you can easily fit into this world, but if you are neurodivergent, fitting in can be difficult. The same holds true for inside the Church. We have certain ways of operating and how we like to do things. Those…
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