Lemonade and Sunshine – Details, episodes & analysis

For those of you who are hard on yourselves you won't want to miss this episode! With summer upon us if you are self conscious about how you look in a swimsuit and you let it hold you back from having fun or if you are a perfectionist in any way this episode on perfectionism is for you!! We talk to Sherri's friend Tanya who is amazing so tune in!

Resources:

Tania refers to the Book:  "More Than a Body" by Lindsay Kite PhD & Lexie Kite PhD

Also, Kimberly refers to a post from David Butler's Instagram account @mrdavebutler

Disclaimer: We are not nor do we claim to be experts in anything. All of the information shared is from our personal experiences and opinions!

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 46.4% of adults are single. Population trends are similar worldwide. While there are different demographics within being "Single" such as Divorced, Widowed and Never Married and each have unique challenges, there is much overlap.  In this episode we talk to Sarah who is single and has never been married. Sarah has an amazing perspective on life and shares with us her challenges and blessings.  Any of us who have experienced life not going the way we may have planned or expected can relate to this and benefit from Sarah's positive outlook on life and how she has made her life beautiful. Sarah also shares with us ways that those of us who are not single can be supportive to our friends and family members who are single.

We are so grateful to Sarah for talking with us and sharing her experiences and wisdom! We learned so much from her! She is amazing!!

For anyone who may be single and not have a support network you can go to 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/welcome/find-a-church?lang=eng   

to find your local ward or branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and call the Bishop who will have ways that you can receive support. We don't want anyone to feel alone.  You are loved and needed!

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Infertility touches so many lives. Whether you have experienced it yourself or you have love ones with this challenge, we invite you to come and listen and learn how you can be supportive. We have infertility stories from 4 women in this 2 part episode, who have collectively experienced: miscarriages, traditional infertility treatments and some alternatives, secondary infertility, adoption and coming to the end of your fertility journey including hysterectomies. We hope that those who are experiencing this trial will find comfort and peace, see the sunshine in this challenge and know that they are not alone!

Part 1 - Chelsie and Kimberly's stories
Part 2 - Bri  and Kaisha's stories

A special thanks to our guests, Chelsie, Kaisha and Bri for sharing their stories with us!

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Infertility touches so many lives. Whether you have experienced it yourself or you have love ones with this challenge, we invite you to come and listen and learn how you can be supportive. We have infertility stories from 4 women in this 2 part episode, who have collectively experienced: miscarriages, traditional infertility treatments and some alternatives, secondary infertility, adoption and coming to the end of your fertility journey including hysterectomies. We hope that those who are experiencing this trial will find comfort and peace, see the sunshine in this challenge and know that they are not alone!

Part 1 - Chelsie and Kimberly's stories
Part 2 - Bri  and Kaisha's stories

A special thank you to our guests Chelsie, Bri and Kaisha for sharing their stories with us!

Links:
"Are We Not All Mothers?" by Sheri L. Dew
Chelsie's new Instagram is: 
@Chelsie.Literally and @karma.jl392 (for her jeeping)

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In this episode we talk to Alex from the podcast "Mindful with Media" and discuss ways to make our media usage more intentional and meaningful.  We share some common struggles and also learn some tactics that can help us, so that we can be present in the moment with those around us. 

A special thank you to our guest Alex from "Mindful with Media"
You can listen to her podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and follow her on Instagram at @mindfulwithmedia

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Have you ever had challenges that have made you feel alone?  We want you to know that you are not alone.  Oftentimes when we hear of others who have similar circumstances and experiences it validates our own loss and helps us feel less alone in our struggles. In this way we can uplift and support one another. We can also learn how to best support our love ones who may be going through hard things. 

We are interviewing women who are making lemonade with the challenges in their lives by being open and sharing them to help others as well as seeing the sunshine in their trials. We would love for you to come and listen and sip some lemonade in the sunshine with us!

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)  has become very common, especially with the increase in screen time. It can be challenging, whether you have it yourself or you are parenting a child with ADHD.  In this episode we talk to Jamie (M.Ed), a licensed clinical mental health counselor who specializes in educational, behavioral, and childhood trauma issues. Jamie shares her knowledge and experience with us and discusses that though ADHD can be challenging, both for the child and the parent, there can also be great blessings.  
A special thank you to Jamie!

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Resources: 

• "ADHD Non Medication Treatments and Skills for Children & Teens" by Debra Burdick LCSWN, BCN 
• "Mindfulness for Kids with ADHD: Skills to Help Children Focus, Succeed in School, and Make Friends" by Debra Burdick LCSWN, BCN
• "12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD" by Russell A. Barkley, PhD

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Do you struggle to set boundaries with others? Do you have a hard time saying no to people? Do you sometimes feel like people are taking advantage of your good nature and asking too much of you? This episode is perfect for those of us who are people pleasers.  Learn how setting boundaries is actually a more loving approach to our personal relationships. 

In this episode we talk to Mary, who is a clinical mental health counselor. Mary has a master's in clinical mental health counseling with a bachelor's in philosophy from BYU. She's been trained in several therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy and internal family systems therapy, and sand tray.  

We want to thank Mary who is so sweet and kind and knowledgeable.  It was a privilege to have her on the podcast.  We definitely needed this episode and learned so much from her that is so helpful and that we can apply in our lives and relationships! We highly recommend this episode for everyone!! 

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In this episode we talk to McKenna who shares about her life changing weight loss journey in which she lost 85 pounds. She shares how this journey and all she has learned through it has blessed her life. McKenna takes a more individualistic and spiritual approach to weight loss. As we take our struggles with weight and health to the Lord, he will help us to find the solutions. Sometimes we need to get to the root cause of why we're not able to lose weight or why we're gaining weight, or what else may be going on and address that first. What works for some people may not be the answer for others.  In this more personal way we can discover what will ultimately help us on our journey to become healthier and stronger. 

We want to thank McKenna for coming on and talking to us and sharing her health journey with us in such a raw and real way.  We had so much fun and loved talking to her! You definitely don't want to miss this episode which really can be applied to most of us as we all seek to be healthier! McKenna does a 12 week course to help people on their weight loss journey and mentors people to help them find their own solutions.

You can find McKenna on Instagram at @mckennaeatsplants

Resources:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Addiction Program Recovery Guide

"He Did Deliver Me From Bondage" by Colleen C. Harrison

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In this episode we take a different approach in that we discuss one of the remedies for lonliness and getting through difficult times. What better way to feel the sunshine than to serve and lift others?! We talk with Brenda who shares with  us about how service has enriched her life through both giving and receiving service.   We also discuss how we all need each other and that service is a healing balm for both the giver and the receiver. We can't help but brighten our own lives when we are shining our light on others! The many ways we can serve are limitless and all around us every day!

A very special thank you to our dear friend and guest Brenda for coming on and talking to us!

For additional opportunities to serve in your community you can go to:
Justserve.org (or download the app!)
You can find additional inspiration about service ChurchofJesusChrist.org 

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