Explore every episode of the podcast Wild Grace
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| Worry | Matthew 6 | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:21:28 | |
What if? If we’re honest, that question can get out of control pretty quickly. We easily spiral into worry and anxiety. In today's episode of Wild Grace, we will hear about worry from the Gospel of Matthew. We will also enter into the passage with an imaginative contemplation exercise. If you have a tendency to worry, this episode is for you. www.instagram.com/amber.lea.gray
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| Silence & Solitude | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:16:59 | |
WAIT -- don't skip this episode! I know that silence and solitude are often not at the top of our to-do lists, but what if I said they are essential for a deep spirituality? If you're longing to be in God's presence, to grow in your faith, or to experience God's love -- then this episode is for you! I'm going to talk about the practice of silence and solitude and what it might look like to incorporate this into your own life. | |||
| Replay: Listening Skills | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:12:09 | |
This is the most listened-to episode of 2022! Y'all, humans are seriously the worst listeners. I think that so much conflict and hurt feelings could be avoided if we had better listening skills. So on today's episode, I'm giving you some practical things that you can start doing today to develop your listening skills!
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| Wholehearted Living (pt 2) | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:16:05 | |
A lot of us struggle with believing we are good enough. What would it look like if we lived like we were worthy of everything we desire? That is what wholehearted living is all about! In today's episode, I'm going to talk through the last 5 guideposts of wholehearted living - living life with the belief that we are both imperfect and worthy. What do we need to cultivate in our lives and what do we need to let go? www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Wholehearted Living (pt 1) | 26 Mar 2021 | 00:18:57 | |
A lot of us struggle with believing we are good enough. What would it look like if we lived like we were worthy of everything we desire? That is what wholehearted living is all about! In today's episode, I'm going to talk through the first 5 guideposts of wholehearted living - living life with the belief that we are both imperfect and worthy. What do we need to cultivate in our lives and what do we need to let go? www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Reminder: Grace | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:12:59 | |
In today's episode, I unpack the single thing that has transformed my entire life, grace. I'm not talking about grace in the abstract, but I'm sharing what grace can look like practically in our lives. I believe that grace is at the foundation of the human experience. It is the glue that holds us together, and I'm not sure if you have ever heard anyone talk about grace in this way before! www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Our Worst Habits | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:12:15 | |
Hey! I'm Amber Lea and today I'm going to be your stand-in best friend, to be honest with you. These are our worst habits. These are the things that we struggle with, the things that hold us back, the things that rub other people the wrong way, and I'm here to tell you the truth. I'm here to tell you (and myself) to stop. Let's get to it. www.instagram.com/amber.lea.gray
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| Self Confidence | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:14:48 | |
The more I talk with people and meet with women, the more I realize that self-confidence is rare. If I look on social media it seems like everyone is confident… and maybe they are in that Instagram post. But the reality is that a lot of us are struggling. We doubt our abilities, and we question our worth. Let's change that! In today's episode, I share with you 5 rules that confident people live by. You are worth believing in! | |||
| Pep Talk | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:12:19 | |
Hey there friends! I've noticed some patterns lately in conversations with friends and colleagues, and I just can't shake it. So today's episode is a pep talk. I don't know what else to say except that if you've been struggling lately at all, this episode is for you. | |||
| Procrastination | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:18:05 | |
REPLAY: Have you ever told yourself, I work better under pressure?! Unpopular Opinion: It's not true! It's not that you work better under pressure... it's that you actually work under pressure. In this episode I unpack why we procrastinate and some tips on how to beat it. If you want to be more productive, then this episode is for you! | |||
| Reset Button | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:17:19 | |
Who is ready to hit the reset button? We have had 12 months of disappointments and excuses. Yes this season has been hard for many of us, but it is time that we switch our mindset to focus on what we CAN do. In this episode, I talk about what hitting the reset button in your life can look like. We also have a little group challenge at the end! | |||
| Celebrate & Biggest Takeaways | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:14:39 | |
Hip Hip Hooray! Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Growth & Grace podcast! I'm sharing with you my biggest takeaways from the last 99 episodes. These are the 10 most transformational lessons we've learned together. Here's to the next 100 episodes! | |||
| Shame Resilience | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:15:17 | |
On today's episode of the Growth & Grace Podcast, I am breaking down the steps to build some shame resilience. So often we feel shame about who we are and where we're from. It keeps us stuck, and holds us back from growing into who we want to be. Shame is messy and it is hard, but YOU can do hard things. This episode lays 4 basic steps to start building shame resilience. Click here to join the Soul Care Group!
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| Joy | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:07:10 | |
This is the season when we sing Joy to the World! What does Joy mean at Christmas? How does Joy feel? It has to be more than holiday lights and presents, right? Let's talk about Joy this week.
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| Moving Forward | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:14:37 | |
Do you feel stuck? Maybe in a rut? Do you have goals, but are struggling with taking the necessary steps to get where you want to go? Then this is the episode for you! Today I go through a list of 10 things that we need to let go of in order to move forward! www.instagram.com/amber.lea.gray
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| Finding Motivation | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:20:25 | |
Does anyone else feel like they are on the struggle bus? I've been having a hard time getting myself motivated to do the things I want to do! Last week's episode was a pep talk, today's episode is all about the practical tips! What can you do to get yourself motivated and moving in the right direction? How do you find motivation when you have NONE? That is what we're talking about today! www.instagram.com/amber.lea.gray | |||
| Just Start | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:15:38 | |
Finding motivation, especially in this season, is hard. Last year, we went through a lot. There was so much hope for 2021 and all that it would bring. As we can see, things did not change over night. What does it look like to set goals in a season like this? How do you get moving? These are the questions that I answer in today's pep talk episode of the Growth & Grace Podcast! | |||
| 20 Things I Learned in 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:23:32 | |
So much of this past year was unexpected. I look at the goals I set in January, and they are laughable! But you know what?! That doesn't mean this year was a waste. In this episode, I talk about the 20 lessons that 2020 taught me. I think some of them will resonate, and I think some of them will surprise you!
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| Pep Talk: Saying No | 24 Dec 2020 | 00:10:41 | |
We are about enter the season of New Years resolutions, goal setting and intention words. I'm the first one to say that I LOVE all of those things, buy if 2020 has taught me anything it is that things do not always go as planned. We have to limit ourselves. Just because we can do something does not mean it is ours to do. This is a pep talk to encourage us to be intentional about where we spend our time and energy, especially as we go into a new year. | |||
| Hope | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:16:54 | |
On Today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast I do something that thought I would NEVER do! I'm sharing a sermon I preached at this year's Longest Night Service. The Longest Night service is a time and space to acknowledge that during this Christmas season of joy, not everyone feels joyful. For a lot of us, especially this year, the holidays feel empty and full of grief. If you have been struggling or know someone who has been struggling, then episode is for you! | |||
| Soul Care | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:19:02 | |
We talk about how to care for yourself physically. As a culture, we are even more open to talking about how to care for yourself emotionally. But how are you doing spiritually? At the core of who you are, how is it with your soul? On today's episode I talk about what Soul Care is and what you can do to start that journey! This is important work y'all. Please reach out if you have any questions. | |||
| Self Sabotaging | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:21:10 | |
We are not getting where we want to go, but we don't know why! It seems like life is going well for everyone else...am I right? Have you thought this to yourself? The reality is, we get in our own way. We self-sabotage and it keeps us from achieving the life we dream about. In this episode, I unpack 3 ways that you might be self-sabotaging. Let me tell you, I needed to hear them! I think they will speak to you as well! | |||
| The Dwelling Place Project | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:33:05 | |
This is a special episode of the Growth & Grace podcast. Today I talk with one of my best friends from college, and she shares the journey she has been on the last year. It is real. It is vulnerable. It is inspiring. It is brave. It is the power of grief and vulnerability and purpose and community. Seriously, grab a tissue- you're going to need it! We are getting a front row seat to something incredible! | |||
| The Mental Load | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:13:59 | |
Are you feeling drained? Overwhelmed? Like you can't do one more thing? A little over a year ago I was feeling stressed and exhausted, but I couldn't pin point why. That is when I first learned about the Mental Load! If you have a never ending to-do list and don't know how to articulate what you need, then this episode might be just what you're looking for! | |||
| Love | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:06:46 | |
We talk about love a lot, but what does love mean? Does love change anything? What does love look like? We are in the season of Advent, which is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christmas. There are four traditional Advent themes: peace, hope, love, and joy. Today I'm talking about love. I'm sharing a little about what love is and how we can cultivate love in our lives. www.amberleagray.com - Shop my art! www.amberleagray.social - Subscibe to the newsletter today!
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| Everyone is Creative | 12 Nov 2020 | 00:14:39 | |
Deep down in my soul, I believe that everyone is creative. We have the ability to try new things, solve problems, to be innovative and to take risks. In today's episode I talk about what creativity is beyond 'art box' we put it in. If you're looking for a new coping skill, a little encouragement, and the push to do something new... this episode is for you! | |||
| (self) Compassion | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:19:12 | |
What would the world look like if we had more compassion for other people, for ourselves? In today's episode I talk about what compassion is and what it looks like. I give some practical examples about how to have compassion for other people, but I also talk a lot about how to have compassion for yourself. Struggling is part of the human experience. We could all use a little compassion. | |||
| Building Trust | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:18:19 | |
Trust is the foundation of relationships, and once trust is broken it is really hard to get it back! In today's episode, I unpack both the emotional and logical aspects of trust. What is holding you back from building trust when you want to? And finally, what are the things you can do today to start that journey? www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Coping Skills | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:18:43 | |
Have you ever hit a wall? Felt overwhelmed? Unable to control your emotions? Unsure how to fix a problem? Go ahead, raise your hand. We all have! That is why coping skills are so important. In today's episode I talk about the two main tips of coping skills and give some very practical examples that you can start to implement today! | |||
| Embrace Beauty | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:15:04 | |
The idea and act of embracing beauty is something that I am super passionate about! The fact that so many people struggle with seeing the beauty in the world, in others and especially in themselves is heartbreaking. In today's episode I share a story about my grandmother, and give a pep talk. It's a little more personal than normal... but trust me, you NEED to hear this! www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Dealing with Conflict | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:21:36 | |
Part of being a human on Earth is dealing with conflict. The problem is that a lot of humans do not know how to deal with conflict in healthy ways. I know, you're not surprised. In today's episode, I talk about the 5 most common approaches to conflict and I give some practical tips on how to deal with the conflict in your life. | |||
| People Pleaser | 01 Oct 2020 | 00:23:16 | |
Raise your hand if you are or know someone who is a people pleaser?! It's not inherently bad to care about other people, but being a people pleaser long term is not healthy! We have to find the balance of being supportive of others and prioritizing ourselves. In this episode I talk through the characteristics of a people pleaser, and then give some practical things you can do to set good boundaries!
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| Value of Vulnerability | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:20:47 | |
I know that as soon as you saw the word vulnerability in the title of this podcast you thought twice about checking it out! The truth is that vulnerability is key in cultivating deep relationships, developing self awareness and learning leadership skills. In this episode I talk about what vulnerability is and why it has value in your life! | |||
| Burnout | 17 Sep 2020 | 00:25:22 | |
Are you feeling exhausted? Unmotivated? Can't focus? Are you constantly stressed? I know we are collectively on the struggle bus trying to just make it to 2021. Life has been a lot, and we are all trying to hold it together! If this sounds like you, then you might be experiencing burnout! In today's episode I talk about what burn out is, and how to over come it! www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Irrational Beliefs | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:24:35 | |
Are you going in circles trying to solve a problem? Are you stuck and unable to figure out how to move forward? Do you find it easier to procrastinate, avoid, divert attention, ignore, or run away from problems? If you answered yet to any of these, it is likely that you're struggling with irrational beliefs. Beliefs are nothing more than repeated thoughts, but they determine what you do. If you want to change your life, then you have to DO something different. In this episode I talk about what irrational beliefs are and some steps in how to work through them. | |||
| Hope | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:11:07 | |
Hope is more than wishful thinking. Okay, but does hope change anything? What does hope look like? We are in the season of Advent, which is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christmas. There are four traditional Advent themes: peace, hope, love, and joy. Today I'm talking about hope. I'm sharing a little about what hope is and how we can cultivate hope in our lives.
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| Daily Affirmations | 03 Sep 2020 | 00:11:42 | |
Affirmations are statements that you say to challenge negative thought patterns. I believe that if you change your thoughts and beliefs, then you change your life! Affirmations are a simple thing you can start using right now. Today I briefly talk about what affirmations are, and I lead you through an affirmation exercise that you can incorporate in daily routine! | |||
| Emotional Triggers | 27 Aug 2020 | 00:18:07 | |
It's time to have an honest conversation about Emotional Triggers! The current state of our world has made it clear that we are all emotional time bombs waiting to go off. Identifying your emotional triggers and working through them can be a first step in healing old wounds. I promise, you can take that chip off your shoulder. the whole world is not against you. It is time that we take responsibility for our own emotional journey. www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Enabling | 20 Aug 2020 | 00:14:34 | |
On today's episode of Growth & Grace, I'm breaking down the difference in enabling behaviors and supporting/helping someone you love. There is a fine line here that is easy to cross. It is hard to watch someone you love struggle or suffer, and we want to 'help.' But what if I told you that you are actually causing more harm than good? | |||
| Why so angry? | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:21:39 | |
Okay, I think it's time that we have an honest conversation about anger. It takes about 30 seconds on scrolling on FB to see that people are angry, and they are lashing out. Social media is getting nasty. Everyone is tip toeing around the elephant in the room. Let's face this head on. Let's talk about why people are angry, what do when you're angry and how to diffuse a situation when other people are angry. www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Self Care, Anxiety & Being the Strong One | 06 Aug 2020 | 00:47:26 | |
Do you feel like you have to be the strong one? Do you feel exhausted all the time? Is your self care routine not working? On today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast, I talk to Neasel Connor, LPC. She is a licensed therapist in Austin, TX. Her practice Beyond the Happy, takes an honest and practical look at mental health. We chat about vulnerability, self care, being the strong one and run/walk therapy. This episode is jam packed with practical tips for literally everyone!
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| Unpacking Forgiveness | 30 Jul 2020 | 00:22:43 | |
In today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast I get personal. I share a story from my own life that taught me a lot about forgiveness! This is a replay episode from well over a year ago that I think is even more relevant now! We have found ourselves in a season where a lot of things are being brought to the surface, and sometimes it is hard to know what to do. This episode about forgiveness is a good starting place! www.amberleagray.com | |||
| How to Grow Confidence | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:44:43 | |
On today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast, I have a conversation with Coach Mimi Jay about what it means to unapologetically step into who you are. We talk all things confidence! Specifically we unpack how growing your confidence can impact your career! We have pep talks. We have practical tips. We have A LOT of fun! Grab a glass of your favorite beverage and be prepared to laugh along with us!
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| Time Management Does Not Work | 16 Jul 2020 | 00:15:47 | |
It's time for a mindset shift -- Time management does NOT work. There will always be 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week. If you want to be more productive and have more joy, then start thinking of energy as your currency. How much energy does it take to complete a task and schedule out your days based on that. This episode is full of practical tips! www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Simple Guide to Meditation | 09 Jul 2020 | 00:20:18 | |
On today's episode of the Growth & Grace Podcast, I'm walking you step by step through an easy, DIY meditation. Meditation can be intimating if you're just starting out, and that is why I want to make it super simple! Today I not only share how to meditate, but I also offer a guided meditation towards the end of the episode to model what we learned. Oh, and Growth & Grace got a facelift! Let me know how you like the new intro! www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Finding Motivation & Comfort Zones | 02 Jul 2020 | 00:21:32 | |
On today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast, I share some of what I've been learning the last several weeks. Since Covid-19, I have struggled with finding motivation and retreated back to some old comfortable habits. I started asking myself, why can I not do the things I know I need to do?! This episode is a result of that journey. I unpack motivations and the comfort/stretch/panic model! If you've been struggling with finding motivation or getting in the groove, this episode is for you! www.amberleagray.com
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| Peace | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:13:07 | |
It's the season of Peace on Earth, but what does peace even mean? Is peace possible? I look at the state of the world, and I have some serious doubts! We are in the season of Advent, which is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christmas. There are four traditional Advent themes: peace, hope, love, and joy. Today I'm talking about peace. I'm sharing a little about what peace is and how we can cultivate peace in our lives. Spoiler alert: I actually do think it is possible.
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| Person Centered Language | 25 Jun 2020 | 00:16:41 | |
In today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast I am unpacking one small shift in language that can make a significant difference in how you see yourself and other people. Switching to person centered language not only enhances your self-esteem, but it also helps cultivate space for other people to feel empowered. If you're a human, this episode if for you! | |||
| Life is hard. You are Tough. | 18 Jun 2020 | 00:13:26 | |
Today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast is a pep talk episode because quite frank, I needed it! There has been so much going on in the world the past few months, but that doesn't even skim the surface of of what has been going on in our personal lives. It is a lot. This is the pep talk I needed to hear. www.amberleagray.com | |||
| Money Mindset & The Power of Choice | 11 Jun 2020 | 00:37:17 | |
Today's episode of the Growth & Grace podcast is a conversation with my friend Beth Hostetler. She is a CPA turned life coach, and now helps people heal their relationship with money! We learn about her journey and she helps us unpack what it looks like to transition from a scarcity mindset to a mindset of abundance. Listen all the way to the end because Beth is giving listeners a FREE PDF of Money Mindset Journaling Prompts. | |||