"She Speaks To Inspire” is an empowering public speaking podcast for professional women with public speaking fear. Unlike other podcasts on public speaking, She Speaks To Inspire not only gives you tips to be a confident communicator under pressure but also… helps you regulate your nervous system for less anxiety, learn lifestyle practices to reduce burnout and overwhelm and reconnect with your feminine leadership presence for more authenticity and comfort in your skin. Learn more about Spea ...
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Journal Gently: Helping Introverted Women Find Healing After Grief, Hurt, and Trauma
Kari Bartkus, Spiritual Director for Christian Women
Journal Gently (formerly Let’s Encourage One Another) is a podcast designed to help introverted women find healing after experiencing grief, hurt, and trauma. This is a sacred space for us to meet together and draw close to God on the pages of our journals, especially when life is hard. It's all about taking small, gentle steps and inviting God to do His healing work in us. Let's journal gently. ------ Kari Bartkus is a spiritual director who walks with hurting Christian women, helping them ...
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Speaking opportunities are everywhere!
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Have you painted yourself into a corner and avoided speaking for so long that now you're not even sure how to get out there? Speaking is the #1 way to grow your business, build your reputation and get ahead in your career. The good news is that there are speaking opportunities everywhere... you just need to know where to look. In this episode, I sh…
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[Ep 165] When You Rush a Holy Moment
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Last year, our family took a trip to the Smoky Mountains. One my "must-dos" was to go into the National Park and get as high as I could to see those breathtaking views. The problem? Too. Many. People. We waited an hour at the top of the mountain to inch toward the parking lot where you could get out of the car and see. And there was nowhere to park…
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Just avoiding these 3 simple speaker mistakes will transform your communication skills overnight! In this episode, you'll learn: The most important word to emphasize when you speak that will help you get the most out of any speaking opportunity How to come across as a credible authority even if you only a few minutes to make an impact The secret to…
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[Ep 164] 3 Key Lessons for Journaling in Difficult Seasons
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I remember when my kiddos were little. Those months after bringing a baby home just radically change how you do life, don’t they? From trying to figure out how to get some sleep to finding time to shower to learning what temperature to warm their bottle and when they can start eating different foods… it’s just all so much. Journaling in that season…
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A common spotlight moment: Interviews
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You're put on the spot to talk about yourself. How do you feel? Most of us would say that it's the most terrifying thing EVER! How can you be calm and confident in the vulnerable situation of job interviews? That's the topic of this week's podcast episode. I'll share with you ... The underlying reason why interviews are so stressful A counter-intui…
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[Ep 163] Letting God Use Our Wounds: A Conversation with Russell Joyce
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(There are a few technical glitches in here. I apologize in advance!) What wounds do you carry around with you? I have scars on my arm from a childhood disease, places where the skin is darker than the rest. For you, it might be a physical scar from an experience that left you scraped and bleeding. Or it might be something deeper: a fear of close r…
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Networking can be an introverts' worst nightmare. Do you experience social anxiety and overwhelm at networking events? Yet, it's one of the best ways to grow your business, get ahead in your career and make meaningful professional relationships. In this episode, I'll share... What's underneath "social anxiety" and why it's totally normal The truth …
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Do you ever have one of those moments when you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God has laid something on your heart? Maybe it’s an idea. Maybe it’s a truth from His Word. Maybe it’s a calling. It is these things that I often write down in my journal. These words from God that I want to remember and hold onto and keep thinking about. Well, I …
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Speaking is the number one way to make money whether you are an entrepreneur, a professional, a start up founder or a politician. In this episode, I'll share with you ... How to overcome resentment and ask for what you want What might be really going on underneath your money woes Why "martyrdom" is keeping you stuck and how to unlock your voice and…
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[Ep 161] [Journal Reviews] Guided Journals for Grief
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C.S. Lewis wrote, “You can’t see anything properly while your eyes are blurred with tears.” And tears often come when we lose something or someone that was very important to us. The truth is, grief is something we all experience, especially when we lose someone we love, but even when we experience other loss, like the loss of a job, the death of a …
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How to Achieve Confident Communication (without hours of preparation)
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What's the formula to achieve confident communication?? It's not a secret. And, it's not only for the lucky few. You can achieve confident communication as well as anyone else even if you are introverted, shy or have some social anxiety. In this episode, I illuminate the 3 simple steps to confident communication: 1️⃣ Clarify your intention for the …
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[Ep 160] When Life Changes, Re-evaluate
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Isn’t it funny how, once you get settled into a good routine, something will change that makes it out of whack? Your child finally starts sleeping through the night, but then they start waking up super early. Or you dedicated nights for your quiet time, but then your teenager decides to use that time to chat with you before bed. Or you theme out yo…
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How to Get Out of Your Head and Trust Your Expertise: A Client Spotlight
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Join me in this very special episode where I introduce you to successful, professional woman who hired me to help her with speaking nerves. I think you'll really relate to her story and hopefully learn a lot from her experience. In this client spotlight episode, you'll learn: How to get out of your head (and into your body) without sacrificing your…
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[Ep 159] Loneliness and Belonging: A Conversation with Sarah Westfall
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Something that I have often struggled with as an adult is making new friends. It’s easier when you’re younger and in school. You see your classmates every day or kids from youth group each week. You’re given opportunities to interact and see if there is someone kind of like you that you could be friends with. Talk with. Hang out with. But as an adu…
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How expectations set you up for failure (and what to think instead!)
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If you've been experiencing performance anxiety and nerves, expectations could be the hidden barrier to your calm and confidence in the spotlight. In this episode, I'll share... What expectations are and why they set you up for failure The unconscious reasons we walk around with expectations How to shake yourself loose of expectations and find free…
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[Ep 158] Burdens vs. Loads: Discerning When to Help Someone (Re-release)
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Several years ago, my family and I got to raise a tiny caterpillar. For weeks, we hunted down milkweed to feed it. We watched it grow. And we saw it create its little chrysalis. We even got the blessing of watching it come out of the chrysalis, and caught most of it on video. It was such a beautiful moment. While our little pet didn’t have any majo…
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Want to be taken seriously at work? Hoping to be tapped for the next promotion, raise or commission opportunity? Then, you need executive presence! In this episode, you'll learn... What executive presence is (and isn't) and why it's so important to advance your career The 3 common mistakes professional women make that keep them from having leadersh…
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[Ep 157] A Closer Look at Digital Journaling Apps
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A new app popped up on my phone with one of the latest updates, and it's a journaling app! Did you get it, too? Did you try it? What do you think? I confess, even though I do some digital journaling (which I’ll talk about later in the episode), I haven’t tried any sort of journaling app yet. But I know there are several journaling apps out there. H…
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Mindfulness as the ultimate solution for Speaking Anxiety
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Whether your mind is full of criticism, perfectionism or comparisonitis, you are NOT being mindful or present. Communication is always a present moment experience and connection. In this episode I'll share with you... Learn how not being mindful affects your nervous system and increases anxiety Learn strategies to bring yourself into the present mo…
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[Ep 156] How to Spend the Day in Prayer
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In preparation for homeschool next year, I’ve been pre-reading some missionary biographies that we’ll be using for our history curriculum. And in the one on Amy Carmichael, it shared several times when she would spend the day in prayer, seeking the Lord on one question or another. For example, should she build a house for the Bible study she led wi…
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The Non-verbal Communication for Trust
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There are two parts of how non-verbal communication impacts trust in communication: Whether you are perceived as trustworthy by those you are speaking to and whether you trust yourself on the inside. We dive into both in this episode. You'll learn... How non-verbal communication can be distracting and decrease your credibility Why open body languag…
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[Ep 155] When Talking Doesn’t Help
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When you are going through something like betrayal, depression, or deep grief, it can be hard to talk about what is going on inside of you. And I dare to say, there are times when talking doesn’t actually help the situation. I remember when I struggled with depression in college, and every time I talked about it, it just seemed to make things worse…
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When your lifestyle doesn't support your speaking: a wholistic approach to speaker training
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Want to feel more confident as a speaker at work? Is it important to you to advance your career? If you're really committed to these goals, then you must take a look at if your day-to-day habits are supporting these goals. In this episode, I share... The most common way women sabotage their speaking confidence on a reguular basis Some simple, actio…
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How to develop a talk to be an "idea worth sharing"
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Have an important presentation coming up? This episode is very practical in terms of how you can more effectively develop content that inspires and engages. I'll share with you... How to shift your presentations from information-downloads to motivational messages How to use structure to organize your big idea Why having thought-leadership will set …
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[Ep 154] [Journal Reviews] Guided Journals for Depression and Anxiety
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When you are struggling with depression or anxiety, it can often feel heavy. Overwhelming. Hopeless. The worries and fears you carry around can impact every aspect of your life. The sadness can overshadow every other thing around you. I know, because I’ve been there. Have you? And in addition to counseling or coaching or seeing a doctor, journaling…
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It's human to want to be good, but it's anxiety-provoking to want to be perfect. In this episode, I'll share with you... What the common thought patterns of perfectionism are (and how to overcome them) Why you want to be perfect-- it's not what you think! 3 Tips to reduce perfectionism and increase calm right away Links and Resources: For more insp…
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[Ep 153] Can 5 Minutes Journaling Really Make a Difference?
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It wasn’t that long ago that I led my Journal Gently Mini Workshop, and during that time, I led women through three different journal prompts that focused on perspective. And here’s the kicker: I only offered five minutes for them to write about each one. But you know what? So many of them were surprised at how much they were able to cover in only …
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How to be professional and a WOMAN
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Do you work in a male-dominated environment? Does masculine energy dominate in your office? It's time for our world to appreciate and revere the unique qualities of the feminine and that starts with YOU having appreciation and reverence for your identity as a woman. In this episode, I share... What unique qualities women bring to the workplace and …
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[Ep 152] How to Decline an Offer of Help Gracefully (Re-Release)
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Have you ever had someone offer some sort of support or help to you that you didn’t necessarily want, but you didn’t know how to say no without hurting their feelings? When you are hurting or struggling or need some extra help, you do get to have a say in the matter. You can choose which counselor you want to meet with. You can decide which friends…
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[Ep 151] [Written Spiritual Direction Session] Standing Stones: Stories of God’s Faithfulness
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to experience a spiritual direction session? What happens? What do you talk about? While some coaches will air live coaching sessions, I can’t very well do that, for two different reasons. One, I don’t do live spiritual direction sessions, since I focus on written spiritual direction. And two, spiritual direc…
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How public speaking can help you advance in your career
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Are you hoping to get the promotion or find a new job with more leadership opportunities? At a certain point in your career, women only advance to the next level if they have the necessary communication skills. In this episode, I'll share with you... Why public speaking skills are so important at a certain point in your career How to plan ahead for…
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[Ep 150] [Behind-the-Scenes] Are You Honest with Yourself?
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A few weeks ago, I led the first Journal Gently Mini Workshop. During this time, I took one piece of the Journal Gently program and expanded it to an hour of teaching and writing exercises. We focused on perspective and the role it plays not just in our journaling but in our healing, as well. And today, I’m going to play a short section from the mi…
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When it's your turn to lead the meeting
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Are you dreading the next time you have to lead the meeting? I got you! Today I'll share with you the most important element that most people miss when they lead a meeting. There is a shocking lack of leadership in most meetings, but you can change that. In this episode, you'll learn... The #1 most important part of any meeting (and how you can max…
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[Ep 149] What Are You Feeling Possessive Of?
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“Mom, I need a tank top!” “Okay, borrow one of mine.” “Mom, I’m out of body wash.” “You can use my soap until we get you some more.” “Mom, I can’t find my brush.” “Go ahead and use mine.” My daughter is now at the age where she is starting to share and borrow some of my things. And most of the time, it’s completely okay. But I will admit that there…
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I know my stuff, but I completely blank out when I'm put on the spot
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You're a smart, successful, professional woman, right? Ok... well, I think you are! But, you have this habit of blanking-out and fumbling over your words when you're put on the spot to speak? I've got you. In this podcast episode, I'll share with you... How common it is to blank-out and fumble when you're nervous What it means about your nervous sy…
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[Ep 148] Don't Vacuum While the Dog's Sleeping: A Story About Juggling Responsibilities
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It’s almost a If You Give a Mouse a Cookie type story. You know the one? If you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to want a glass of milk. If you give him a glass of milk, he’ll probably ask you for a straw.” And so on. Well, if you vacuum while the dog’s sleeping, then you’re going to wake him up. If you wake him up, he’s going to need to go outsi…
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Your body remembers: Public Speaking Trauma and The Nervous System
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Nerves around public speaking are very common, yet if you've tried everything and still feel uncontrollably nervous and anxious when put on the spot to speak, then you might be experiencing a form of public speaking PTSD. In this episode, I'll share with you... A simple, yet powerful exercise to do to reduce nerves immediately An explanation of how…
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[Ep 147] The Flip-Out Rule in Journaling
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“I don’t want to face that again. It feels like too much.” Many of my clients have experienced tremendous grief or trauma in their lives, and as we seek God together through our writing back and forth, there is often a pressure they are feeling—whether from themselves or family members or friends—to use journaling to write about their deepest wound…
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WHY having every word planned out will backfire on you
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Do you spend hours prepping your content into eloquent paragraphs only to be thrown off by an out-of-left-field question? If you are still feeling nervous or anxious during speaking moments despite content preparation, then this episode is perfect for you. In this episode, you'll learn... What's different between "acting" skills and speaking skills…
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[Ep 146] Introduction to Journaling: Creating Your Own Journaling Routine
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When I say the word journal, the image that might very well pop into your mind is that of a woman sitting with a notebook at a quiet desk, writing for 20 or 30 minutes about her deepest thoughts and fears. Or maybe you think back to your teenage self, when you recorded the day’s events and poured out your heart on paper. Or your grandmother, keepin…
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The REAL reason you get anxious about public speaking and HOW to overcome it
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Speaking can be nerve-wracking! It can be hard to know what will make a difference for your next presentation and how to get ahead in terms of your confidence as a speaker. In this episode, I break it all down for you so there's no more guessing games and you can be reliably confident every time you are put in the spotlight. We'll cover: A complete…
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[Ep 145] Holding Your Word of the Year Close All Year Long
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Diligent. Rooted. Ask. Unhurried. Those are some of the words I’ve held through the past four years as a way to set an intention for the year, a focus or theme to keep me moving in a particular direction. Diligent and rooted were for those first years of business, doing what I needed to do to build a strong foundation and get things started right, …
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You're fine one-on-one, but when there's a group you freak out
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For the introverted women out there, you might have thought, "Well, I'm fine with one-on-one speaking moments, but as soon as there are more than 3 people I get SO nervous and I don't know why!". If you relate to this, then this episode will shed light on this phenomenon and support you share your voice with larger groups. You'll learn... How your …
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[Ep 144] How to Create Both a Short and Long Journaling Routine
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One of the things my clients often ask about is how to journal while they are on vacation, or if family is staying over, or even now, over the holiday season, when schedules and routines are different than the norm. And I think that is such a great question. Something that has really helped me—and them—is creating two different journaling routines.…
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The secret power of non-verbal communication
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If you've ever felt awkward in your body or told you were too flat with your voice when you speak, then you'd benefit from exploring the secret power of non-verbal communication. What's more important, WHAT you say? or, HOW you say it? This podcast episode dives into the answer and best practices around confident non-verbal communication. In this e…
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[Ep 143] Start Noticing What You Enjoy
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"Start noticing what you enjoy." That was my journal entry for September 10, 2023. And to be honest, it wasn't even handwritten in a journal. It was on the Notes app on my phone. I had been reading an article online by a mixed media/abstract artist, and her words gave me pause. What do I enjoy? Today's conversation is short and sweet, but it's also…
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[Ep 142] [Journal Reviews] Guided Journals and Devotionals for Advent
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How are you getting ready for the mystery of Christmas? That is a question I learned to hold when I served as a children’s ministries director. Our curriculum described Advent as the time to get ready for the mystery of Christmas, and Lent as the time to get ready for the mystery of Easter. A mystery, indeed. For why would God become flesh? Why wou…
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Why it's hard to get enough air when you're nervous and how to relax
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Are you gasping for air by the time you finish speaking? It's common to have trouble getting enough air when you are nervous and anxious and have to speak. If you're interested in how to overcome this and both feel relaxed and sound relaxed, this episode is for you. You'll learn... The basics of breathing anatomy and how to apply them to speaking T…
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[Ep 141] The Gift of Your Presence: Caring for Others by Being Interruptible
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There are times when people come to us and end up interrupting something we were already doing. Like when our kids need help filling up their water bottles. Or when a dear friend is having an especially tough day and just needs to be with someone. Or when a family member calls and needs to figure out how to handle a situation they’re in. How would …
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[Ep 140] Recognizing God’s Invitation to Reach Out to a Hurting Friend
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9:52
I have an announcement for you: I wrote a book. An actual book that you will be able to buy in paperback form that I plan to launch this book later this month, right as we’re going into the holiday season. Because holidays can be hard, and I know you. You want to find ways to serve and care for those who are struggling this holiday season. And this…
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