Sunshine Cafe: Stories to Encourage & Inspire

Today’s episode covers four simple pillars to help you plan a year that’s grounded, healthy, connected, and faith-filled. As we step into a new year, this special Sunshine Café episode looks back at the most meaningful themes from the past year and turns them into encouragement you can carry forward into 2026. Host Lisa Roers shares the “takeaways of takeaways” via four foundational pillars that showed up again and again across conversations: faith, health, building your community, and self-agency. This reflective year-end episode blends inspiration, practical wisdom, and a few meaningful podcast milestones to help you start 2026 with clarity, hope, and intention. If you’re planning a new year and want encouragement that’s grounded, faith-filled, and actionable, this episode is for you. Lisa Roers's LINKS: FREE GUIDE: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG FREE GUIDE: Who I am in Christ: https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/  

In this special Christmas episode, Lisa shares the beauty and power of “wonder”—those miracle moments when God gets our attention and reminds us of 3 powerful truths. Through Scripture, personal stories, and the moment that transformed her faith, Lisa explores how God uses signs and wonders to reveal Himself, strengthen our faith, and advance His kingdom. You’ll hear the Christmas story with fresh awe, reflect on the miracles in your own life, and be invited into a deeper, child-like wonder this season. If you’re longing to feel God’s presence in a personal way, this episode will encourage your heart. Lisa Roers's LINKS: www.Bible.com YouVersion Bible App (FREE!) https://www.youversion.com FREE GUIDE: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG FREE GUIDE: Who I am in Christ: https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

OH NOOO…. LICE!?? In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa sits down with Amy Chinian — founder of My Hair Helpers — to uncover the truth about lice, why most over-the-counter treatments don’t work, and the simple steps every parent can take to prevent and manage it without the fear and panic. Amy shares her powerful story of faith, resilience, and how God turned one of the hardest seasons of her life into a mission that now helps thousands of families. If you’ve ever felt the panic of that “lice” email from school, this conversation will equip you, empower you, and remind you that God can use even life’s most unexpected moments for good. Amy Chinian’s LINKS: Website - https://www.myhairhelpers.com/ Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=my+hair+helpers&adgrpid=1338106213236167&hvadid=83631981638686&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=44051&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83631975109614%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=7499_13290538&mcid=d29f5992752a3a66a5384424765bde9f&msclkid=d9fed4fa8d0815465ceabdc0a0a656a9&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_6se1tw5qfd_e Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/myhairhelpers TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@myhairhelpers   Lisa Roers's LINKS: Free Guide: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG FREE GUIDE: Who I am in Christ: https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Ready to stop feeling stuck and start feeling “enough?" In this episode of Sunshine Café, host Lisa Roers talks with coach Amanda Nichole Workman about how redefining what “enough” really means, in your time, energy, rest, work, and even your identity, can free you up and help you start building your confidence and self-worth. Amanda shares about her own journey of burnout, unmet expectations, and reinvention and will give you honest, practical steps for reclaiming peace, confidence, and clarity.  This episode will help to redefine what you might have thought “enough” was, so you can move confidently toward your goals, and enjoy the journey of getting there.   Amanda Nichole’s LINKS:  email: Amanda@LeadingVictory.com Instagram: @coachAmandaNichole Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website & Christmas Book: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/  

Discover how the Unstoppable God shapes an unstoppable you in this powerful conversation with pastor, author, and TV host Irene Solo. We talk about identity, fasting, discipline, emotional resilience, and how God transforms you from the inside out. If you’re seeking encouragement, purpose, or spiritual growth, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that God can change your story for good. Irene Solo’s LINKS - https://www.facebook.com/share/1QPneZxvVR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Page Nuggets by Irene solo - https://www.facebook.com/share/1HU6yc4vNT/?mibextid=wwXIfr Let’s talk by Irene solo - https://www.facebook.com/share/1FyWcHEWvo/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: @irenesolo63 - https://www.instagram.com/irenesolo63?igsh=MW15bjBpaXpxNGQ3dQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Facebook Group - Let’s talk by Irene Solo - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HjyWnaHcH/?mibextid=wwXIfr Til-Tok account: irene_solo1 www.letstalklife.live Store: https://www.matimbapower.com/matimba-online-store/irene-solo Books: https://www.matimbapower.com/matimba-online-store/irene-solo-books   Lisa Roers's LINKS: Free Guide: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SunshineCafe/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

REMEMBER - 🎁 Operation Christmas Child drop off dates are Nov. 17-24!!! 🎄 In this episode, discover how serving others in times of crisis can restore hope, rebuild lives, and transform your own heart. In this BONUS episode, Lisa talks with Shannon Daley from Samaritan’s Purse, who shares stories from disaster response sites across the U.S. and highlights the eternal impact of both hands-on volunteering and programs like Operation Christmas Child. You’ll hear how ordinary people, equipped by God, can make extraordinary differences—and how even small acts of service, like packing a shoebox, can ripple into lives forever changed. Shannon Daley’s LINKS: www.SamaritansPurse.org About Operation Christmas Child: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/ Drop off locations for Operation Christmas Child: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/ Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

REMEMBER - 🎁 Operation Christmas Child drop off dates are Nov. 17-24!!! 🎄Today, we’re diving into how to find purpose, hope, and resilience in the middle of life’s toughest trials. Shannon Hamilton shares incredible stories from her work with Samaritan’s Purse—from offering eternal hope to a young girl in her final days, to seeing faith transform suffering into joy, and discovering how serving others can bring real spiritual richness. We’ll explore practical ways to maintain perspective, build Christ-centered resilience, and face challenges with a heart full of hope. You’ll hear how embracing trials, serving others, and focusing on what truly matters can shift your mindset, strengthen your faith, and bring lasting joy—even in the midst of hardship. Shannon Hamilton’s Links: www.SamaritansPurse.org About Operation Christmas Child: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/ Drop off locations for Operation Christmas Child: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/ Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Episode 100 of The Sunshine Cafe is all about encouragement: what it is, why we need it, and how it can strengthen our faith, relationships, and everyday life. Lisa shares stories, biblical insights, and practical ways to lift yourself and others, even in life’s most challenging moments. Tune in for hope, inspiration, and a reminder that encouragement is fuel to ignite your motivation and step into the person God intended you to be! Learn more about or purchase Lisa's Children's book: https://www.lisaroers.com/salespage-hoosfirstchristmas Learn more about a coaching session with Lisa Roers: https://www.lisaroers.com/contact-lisa Learn WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST - A FREE GUIDE! https://www.lisaroers.com/optin-whoami  

In this episode, you’ll discover how faith can help you navigate grief, how God can weave purpose into even the hardest experiences, and how the determination and grit of one remarkable young woman can inspire all of us to keep chasing our dreams. My guest today is Karen McCord, mother of Carly McCord, whose story touched hearts across the nation and around the world. Carly’s talent, drive, and passion brought her national and international recognition, but her life was tragically cut short in a plane crash. Through this conversation, Karen shares not only the heartbreak of loss but also the hope, faith, and joy that have carried her forward. Together, we dive into topics like walking through grief while still finding joy, trusting God’s plan even when it’s hard to understand, and the ways adversity can reveal strength and character. We also explore Carly’s inspiring determination to pursue her dreams despite obstacles, and how her story — and Karen’s journey as her mother — can encourage listeners to persevere, stay faithful, and use their own experiences to impact others. Karen McCord’s LINKS: Only Rainbows (via Amazon):  https://a.co/d/iEDIvnKLisa Roers's LINKS: Free Guide: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Coaching: https://www.lisaroers.com/contact-lisa Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Please SHARE 👉and SUBSCRIBE ✅to this Podcast!! Thank you!!! 🥰 In this episode of Sunshine Café, we unpack how anxiety isn’t a flaw to fix but a signal from a body designed by God to protect us. Our guest today, Deborah Cobb, explains how understanding the nervous system and learning to shift from fear to faith, can help us move from chronic stress into calm. You’ll learn how food, thoughts, and even media can affect your body’s sense of safety, and how simple daily practices can gently rewire your system toward peace. Most of all, this episode reminds us that healing begins with compassion, not control, and that our beautifully designed bodies are capable of restoration through God’s wisdom and care. Deborah Cobb’s LINKS: www.rootandbloomholistics.com www.instagram.com/deborahcobb_ihp Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Please SHARE 👉and SUBSCRIBE ✅to this Podcast!! Thank you!!! 🥰 Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or stuck in the day-to-day grind? In this episode of the Sunshine Cafe, I sit down with Michelle Kooi, author of Burn: From Struggle to Strength—A Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Herself , to uncover how we can rise stronger through life’s challenges. Michelle shares a little bit about her journey, the power of self-care, managing your energy, and reconnecting with yourself and nature. If you need practical tips and inspiration, this episode is for you! Take a listen and start to reclaim your strength, reset your nervous system, and start living your best life today! Michelle Kooi LINKS: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellekooiwomensbusinesscoach/ Website: https://confluencecoaching.life/ Free Guide: Regain Your Energy and Focus https://confluencecoaching.life/reclaim-your-energy-and-focus/ https://www.instagram.com/michelle.j.kooi/?hl=en Lisa Roers's LINKS: Free Guide: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Please SHARE 👉and SUBSCRIBE ✅to this Podcast!! Thank you!!! 🥰 If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you—tired, moody, or just “off”—this episode will bring fresh encouragement. Functional nutrition expert Jenna Beam joins Sunshine☀️Café to remind us that our hormones aren’t broken and our bodies aren’t beyond healing. You’ll hear practical insights on how nutrition can help your digestion and mindset, and how small daily shifts can help restore balance—and hope—from the inside out. Jenna Beam’s LINKS: Website: Www.Healthdiscoveryacupuncture.com You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennabeem-healthdiscoverya531 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-beem-3a02b014/ Jenna’s Coaching Programs: https://www.healthdiscoveryacupuncture.com/nutrition   Lisa Roers's LINKS: Free Guide: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/  

FREE FREE FREE!!!  Marci Rossi is offering a FREE 3 day AUTOMAGIC summit with over 25 seasoned entrepreneurs walking you through how they built their business - guiding you through systems and decisions!!  OCT 21-23,2025... DON'T MISS IT!! Register here:  https://coaching.marcirossi.com/automagic?sa=sa0023013796b7e6c09d55895316412504572f0c2b --------------------Please SHARE 👉and SUBSCRIBE ✅to this Podcast!! Thank you!!! 🥰 In this episode of Sunshine Café, Lisa welcomes Marci Rossi to share her inspiring journey of breaking free from labels and habits that once defined her—especially her relationship with alcohol. Marci opens up about how drinking was never a “problem” in the traditional sense, yet it quietly held her back from living the life she really wanted. Together, Lisa and Marci explore how powerful it can be to flip the question. Instead of asking “Do I have a problem?” start asking “Could life be better if I tried something else?” In this episode, we dive into mindset shifts, the power of re-examining beliefs, and how experimenting with small changes can unlock true freedom. Marci also shares how leaving alcohol behind gave her the clarity and courage to pivot careers and build a business she loves. This conversation is a powerful reminder that labels don’t define us—we get to write our own story. Marci Rossi’s LINKS:  https://www.marcirossi.com/ Register for the Automagic Summit! HERE:  https://coaching.marcirossi.com/automagic?sa=sa0023013796b7e6c09d55895316412504572f0c2b Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/  

Please SHARE 👉and SUBSCRIBE ✅to this Podcast!! Thank you!!! 🥰 Ready for your God-driven comeback? Stephanie Richter shares how to hear God’s voice, trust His guidance, and align your life with His purpose. Learn how to break free from people-pleasing, embrace faith-driven excellence, and step confidently into the next chapter God has for you. Stephanie Richter:  The 10 Ways God Speaks:  https://stephanierichter.com/hearing-god/ website: www.stephanierichter.com  Striving to Thriving: Your guide to releasing the patterns that are keeping you from an abundant life:  https://stephanierichter.com/sunshine/

Please SHARE 👉and SUBSCRIBE ✅to this Podcast!! Thank you!!! 🥰   In this final installment of the Hidden Health Hazards series, Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson—author, neuroscientist, and founder of Bright Line Eating—shares the powerful truth about food addiction, why sugar and flour act like addictive drugs in the brain, and why most diets and weight-loss drugs fail in the long run. With her own story of addiction and recovery, Susan reveals how structure, faith, and freedom can transform your relationship with food and your life. Susan Peirce Thompson’s LINKS: Bright Line Eating Web: https://www.brightlineeating.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightlineeating/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightLineEating/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightlineeating   Susan Peirce Thompson, PhD Web: https://www.susanpeircethompson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanPeirceThompson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@susanpeircethompson Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=susan+pierce+thompson+books&crid=1WHRDGHN3MX79&sprefix=susan+pierc%2Caps%2C166&ref=nb_sb_ss_saint-en-prefix-wq_1_11 Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Please SHARE 👉and SUBSCRIBE ✅to this Podcast!! Thank you!!! 🥰 We often think of dental visits as just about teeth — but what if your mouth holds the key to your overall health? In Episode #5 of the Hidden Health Hazards series, we uncover surprising truths about dental care that impact the whole body. From the importance of childhood growth and development, to the risks of mercury fillings and root canals, to the pressures dentists face under insurance-driven care — this episode will change the way you think about your smile. You’ll learn how to spot safe, biologic dental practices (including how to find an IAOMT-trained dentist), why prevention is your best tool, and how your choices today can protect your health for years to come. If you’ve been following along, you know this series has revealed the hidden dangers in the air we breathe, the food we eat, seed oils, and even the sleep we skip. Now we’re diving into your dental health — another piece of the puzzle in living happy, healthy, and free. Dr. Tara Kaur’s LINKS: Website: https://wellspringdentalhealth.com/ About Dr. Tara Kaur: https://wellspringdentalhealth.com/dr-tara-kaur/ IAOMT: https://iaomt.org/ SMART Certification: https://iaomt.org/for-members/smart-certification/ Amalgam Removal INFO: https://iaomt.org/resources/safe-removal-amalgam-fillings/ Info on Ron King: https://www.edgemagazine.net/2010/12/in-memorium-ronald-king   Lisa Roers's LINKS: Free Guide: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com F acebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

Dr. Vickie’s Masterclass - JUMP ON IN!!  You'll be so glad you did!!  https://healthylooksgreatonyou.com/everything-youre-doing-to-sleep-better-is-keeping-you-awake-at-night/ Please SHARE 👉and SUBSCRIBE ✅to this Podcast!! Thank you!!! 🥰 We are on the 4th HIDDEN HEALTH HAZARD in this series.... and in this episode of Sunshine Café, Dr. Vicki Kasper shares why sleep is not something to overlook or ignore, but a vital component of your physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Learn how poor sleep impacts your immune system, memory, mood, and long-term health—and discover practical, faith-aligned strategies to reclaim restorative rest. Don’t underestimate the power of sleep; your health literally depends on it! Vickie Kasper’s LINKS:https://healthylooksgreatonyou.com https://www.facebook.com/VickiePetzKasper/. https://www.instagram.com/dr.vickiepetzkasper/ https://healthylooksgreatonyou.com and https://healthylooksgreatonyou.com/unlock-the-secret-to-sleep/   Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

♦️ WATCH ♦️ #1 Hidden Health Hazards HERE: https://youtu.be/h0O-SW1Teyc  🔵 WATCH 🔵 #2 Hidden Health Hazards HERE: https://youtu.be/xwOFonTLn3c ❇️ WATCH ❇️  #3 Hidden Health Hazards HERE: https://youtu.be/V5fzggfCGNo Seed oils are one of the biggest hidden drivers of modern disease — and they’ve quietly become a third of the American diet. In this episode, Dr. Chris Knobbe explains how oils like soybean, canola, and corn damage your mitochondria, fuel insulin resistance, and are strongly linked to obesity, diabetes, cancer, and even blindness. Discover the “worst of the worst” oils to avoid, healthier fats to use instead, and simple steps you can take to protect your health starting today. Chris Knobbe, MD’s LINKS: Website: https://chrisknobbe.com/ Lisa Roers's LINKS: Free Guide: 5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

 ♦️ WATCH ♦️ this Episode HERE: https://youtu.be/xwOFonTLn3c What if the food on your plate is quietly harming you? In this powerful conversation with Cherie Calbom (aka The Juice Lady), we dive into the hidden health hazards in our everyday diets—and the incredible healing power of God, prayer, and nutrient-rich foods. Cherie shares her miraculous testimony of healing, practical steps for choosing life-giving foods, and why “never giving up” is the key to breakthrough. Whether you’re navigating health challenges, craving more energy, or longing for a reset, this episode will inspire you to partner with God and your body on the journey to lasting health.   Cherie Calbom’s LINKS:  Website:  www.juiceladyinfo.com JOIN Cherie's Juice & Wellness Retreat: January 22-24 in Scottsdale, AZ! More info on her website! Cherie has a Zoom class series with a download that begins Monday, August 25, 2025. Register on her website! You'll be so glad you did! Cherie Calbom’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cherie+calbom+on+amazon MAHA Website (HHS): https://www.hhs.gov/maha/index.html Lisa Roers's LINKS:  Clean, well-sourced olive oil: Snake Oil by Bryan Johnson/BluePrint: https://a.co/d/3GndeM2 Free Guide:  5 Ways to Fast: https://www.lisaroers.com/5ways2fast2025-OG Website: www.LisaRoers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunshineCafePodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SunshineCafePodcast/

 ♦️ WATCH ♦️ this on YouTube Here:  https://youtu.be/h0O-SW1Teyc?si=eh4NvqYybSD5Tkzi   Hidden Health Hazard #1-The Air You Breathe This is the first of five episodes in a series where Lisa Roers uncovers hidden health hazards that most of us don’t realize are affecting our health. In this episode, she dives into the invisible toxins in the air we breathe every day. From common household products to hidden pollutants, Lisa reveals five major air toxins and shares practical tips and healthy swaps to reduce exposure. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones—and breathe a little easier knowing what’s really in your air. www.lisaroers.com