This week, two FREE mindset events are available to anyone with an email address. Rachel & Dave Hollis kickoff their #next90days challenge, and Jon Gordon begins his annual The Power of Positive Summit. Both are amazing, tried & true, and have benefitted both of your hosts, Brooke & Faren. Take me to #next90days!!! Take me to Positivity Summit!!! As professionals, we know that mindset is a game changer when it comes to ...
Category: Parenting
What is Dyslexia? An Interview with Nancy Disterlic
What is dyslexia? Nancy Disterlic gives us an overview of what dyslexia is, what it looks like, and what we can do to help. Did you know that 1 in 5 people have this processing disability? That means either you or your friend (or both!) may be affected by this. CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/suh6u9/Ep_39-_Listener_s_Choice-Nancy_Dyslexia.mp3 Common Myths About Dyslexia There are many common beliefs that some people have about dyslexia. Nancy goes into ...
Be Brave and Rely on Your Village: Janet’s Interview
Episode 38: Need to hear about how to be brave and rely on your village? You're in luck! To close our Daring Greatly mini series, Janet's interview teaches us how to be vulnerable, the importance of a village, tenacity, and Jesus. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zfrwfs/Ep_38_Daring_Greatly-_Janet_Interview.mp3 Janet is the almost-aunt to Faren. We all have this type of person in our lives. Someone who can comfort like a mom and shoot it straight ...
Witty & Gritty Podcast: Daring Greatly Mini Series, Randy Interview
CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sus8ct/Ep_37_Daring_Greatly_Randy_Interview_.mp3 In episode 37, Brooke & Faren interview one of their preachers, Randy! If you want to hear a preacher who leads from the front, look no further! Randy gives us honest, vulnerable anecdotes along with practical, easy-to-implement application points. When to be vulnerable?With whom should we be vulnerable?How should we be vulnerable?How do we respond to vulnerability?What do we share when being vulnerable?Why should we be vulnerable? Everybody struggles. ...
Witty & Gritty Podcast: Daring Greatly Mini Series, Faren Interview
CLICK TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2hpwff/Ep_36_Daring_Greatly_Faren_Interview_.mp3 We're in the interviews portion of our Daring Greatly mini series! Hooray!! Our very own co-host, Faren, leads from the front and opens up about miscarriage. In episode 36, Faren dives deep into her story of miscarriage and ties it together to the bigger picture of God's story. Vulnerability Hangover Hacks What is vulnerability hangover? This is when you open up and share a piece of you in some ...
Witty & Gritty Podcast: Daring Greatly Mini Series, Chapter 7
CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5wxzgp/Ep_35_Daring_Greatly_ch_7_.mp3 In episode 35, hosts Brooke & Faren discuss chapter 7 of Brene Brown's book, "Daring Greatly". Chapter seven is all about parenting. WAIT! If you don't have children, this chapter is still very much for you. Wholehearted parenting principles are good take aways for any pocket of life! Whether you're a grandparent raising grandchildren or a leader in your company, you can find a way to ...
Witty & Gritty Podcast: Daring Greatly Mini Series, Chapter 6
CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gqtw93/Ep_34_Daring_Greatly_ch_6_.mp3 In episode 34, Brooke & Faren discuss chapter 6 of Brene Brown's "Daring Greatly". This chapter is called "Disruptive Engagement: Daring to Rehumanize Education and Work" and it does not disappoint. This chapter is applicable for anyone in any leadership role. Brene Brown defines leadership as: when you're in a position to help people reach their greatest potential. So whether it's little league or CEO, your ...
Witty & Gritty Podcast: Daring Greatly Mini Series, Chapter 5
CLICK TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xwab43/Ep_33_Daring_Greatly_ch_5_.mp3 In episode 33, Brooke & Faren talk about cultivating change and closing the disengagement divide. Chapter 5 of Brene Brown's "Daring Greatly" talks about how to close the space between where we are and where we want to be. Below are a couple of truths that can leave us perplexed at times. We find ourselves stuck and in need of a change for either ourselves or those around us. ...
Witty & Gritty Podcast: Daring Greatly Mini Series, Chapter 4
CLICK TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wqe3m9/Ep_32-_Daring_Greatly_ch__4_.mp3 In episode 32, Brooke & Faren dive into what Brene Brown calls the "vulnerability armory". We address foreboding joy, perfectionism, & numbing, just to name a few shields. We also cover other "shields" that aren't as frequently used as well. "Vulnerability is the last thing I want you to see in me, but the first thing I want to see in you." It's important to remember that we all ...