Robin Grunder shares why it is important to share your story and legacy for your family. She uses the term legacy writing after starting a project with her grandmother to get her life story on to paper. She encourages you to put a prompt kit together for your aging family members so that you can capture their memories and lives. She put slips of paper with questions in a jar for her grandparents along with a journal to answer to questions. These journals allowed her to bring so much to this project for her grandma. She was able to get to know her grandma as a child, a newly wed, a wife and mother. With the extra time many retired persons may have on their hands, this is a great activity to document life stories and preserve the legacy. It is never too early to write your story but it can easily become too late. There is no story that can't be redeemed either. The beautiful end of this story is that the book was finished and the manuscript complete with her name on the cover as the author. Robin called her father to go with her to present her book to her, he returned the call to tell her that she fell asleep in Iowa that night and woke in heaven this morning. Robin was able to read from the book at her funeral. While it will not be a best seller on Amazon, it is a best seller with her family. You can find Robin at:On the Web:www.legacypress.orgwww.robingrunder.orgInstagram:@legacypresswriters@robingrunderauthorFacebook:Legacy Press WritersRobin Grunder AuthorSupport the show
We can't believe it has been 50 episodes and we are just getting started! God has inspired us to walk in our fields of favor and we want to inspire you to do the same. Dream again, walk out your destiny and clarify the calling on your life. We are so blessed and honored to be here with you. Join us and tell us what you want to hear about:www.facebook.com/groups/theforreallife www.therootedkafe.com to check out what we were talking about in this episodeSupport the show
Have you forgotten how to dream? Do you struggle with reaching the goals you set? This is a recorded episode from an energy challenge that Darlene took part in. We thought the info was so amazing we had to share it. Living without dreams is dying. Darlene's vision board workshops are life changing. She teaches how to set goals that you actually get done and not just cut out some pretty pictures and glue them to a poster board.She recommends that you do a vision board every 12 months. Darlene takes us through a guided exercise to imagine your dreams. Scientific studies indicate that students that visualized they has 100% accuracy. If they didn't even try only had 55% accuracy in anything they were trying to accomplish.Darlene reminds us to write our goals down in present tense as it they have already happened. "I am enjoying walking every day for 30 minutes". The inside out work gets us to where we want to go. Has your current situation become your story? You can change it."What to say when you talk to yourself" Shad Helmstetter is the book Darlene referred to.We get guest appearances from Alison Katchkowsky, Anita and Jerrod Roussel Brenda Stroth and Margie Setterlof.Support the show
Losing a child is unimaginable and the grief unbearable. Margie takes us through her story of the death of her son and how she processed and is still processing the grief. This is a great episode to learn how to deal with those who have suffered with loss and not say empty words and how to be there for them. She also shares her download from God about the stages of grief and how they are like losing a limb. Listening and asking about the deceased is so valuable to the family members grieving. One of the worse things you can do is try to compare your loss if it is not the same. If the person has lost a child and you lost your parents, not comparing the two.For Margie, staying connected to family and friends was one of the most healing things for her. Posting memories and prayers on Facebook was also healing for her along with the community she has on Facebook. She shares a beautiful analogy of a soldier on the battlefield that loses a limb. Stage #1: The moment of injury or the grenade in the field-Stop the bleeding and stop the painEmotionally:-Its the first call and you are in shock and can't move or breathe and feel like you are dying.Stage #2: The life saving surgery stageRushed off battlefield, wounds stitched up and stabilizedEmotionally: Desperate call for survivalYou go to an operating room as well, God and His Word is his scalpel and the OR team are the close people who know your pain to stabilize you.Stage #3: The phantom pain stageThe brain and nerves not communicating well and there is severe pain in waves.Emotionally: Waves of griefThere is denial and the waves of pain are very strongStage #4: The rehab stage (the longest stage)The goal is to get from dependence to previous level of function. There are ordered phases. You have to sit over the bed, then stand up, then walk. No patients says "oh I'm glad you are here, I'm ready" to their physical therapist. To stand you must be fitted with a prosthetic leg and will need a walker, cane or hand held assist until they can walk on your own.Emotionally: Getting up literally out of bed or just getting back to cooking a meal or walking. Something you don't want to do. The Word of God can be your prosthesis to get up and get moving. We can't stand up without it. The assistive devices emotionally are things like acts of obedience that need to happen to get us through. A mindset change, healing of relationship, lifestyle healthy habits, or getting counseling. The bottom line is that you can't give up. If we give up you will go backwards. Every time you fall you get stronger and can help others.Stage #5: Discharge to home or the new life eraMust develop of a new positive self image. You never look the same again. You are not handicapped. You are still the same person. Your pain and suffering do not define you but shape you into what you will be doing. You want to come out into the world so that you can help others.Now, re-imagine what your life will look like. An amputee will have to learn how to walk up stairs, drive a car, and so many things will have to be done differently. The same is true with the emotional loss.You can find Margie here:https://www.facebook.com/sonlighthealth/?eid=ARDMBKyHqPhMpDMGEvJZ2F5_sXoKHDjx9hrC2hh2V3oF9F_6fDuFAbYJS1q5IBnEqZ5l30Eb7XZqsGDE&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=1526717813&fref=tagSupport the show
Arnesha speaks to our business owners and while talking financial statements and taxes is not sexy she makes it fun. We refer to the stimilus that was granted in April 2020 but the content is very applicable no matter when you listen.Before you shut down shop you need to go over these quick tips to get help getting funded.1. Assess where you are? How much money do you really need? What is your current payroll or vendor bills for the next 90 days? Can you extend your payment plan? Assess your inventory, receivables.2. What are your cash reserves on hand? If you have a line of credit, now is a great time to call and ask for an increase. If you are in good standing often they will increase your limits.3. Determine what products are available right now? What do you qualify for now? A loan? A grant? Many didn't get the stimulus. You have to file taxes to qualify for products. Get with a tax professional to get good books. Even if your books are a mess because you have been grinding it out it is important to hire a professional to get you caught up so that you can apply for help if you need it. This will also help you see if you are or are not priced correctly.If you are a service based business now it the time to add an education arm to your company and get into the digital space. Here is a link that will teach you how to build a course for FREE for 28 days:https://app.kajabi.com/r/oF6bazUu/t/d6nxju47It is time to change from one to one to one to many!DON'T SHUT DOWN! DON'T GIVE UP!! Start to create an experience with clients and wear it, make it look great and go into full performance mode to sell your products if clients can't touch and feel it right now. This advise will work even out of quarantine adding that online arm to your business. You can find Arnesha at:www.bausybooks.comSupport the show
Are you praying for a miracle? With less than 10% chance of survival, this story of God's healing in Dianne McGuigan's body will encourage you and your faith. Her 23 years experience in health and wellness as well as raising her children as a single mom in a holistic fashion prepared her for this personal health crisis. The Danni Johnson community came up with a prayer schedule so people were praying around the clock for her healing. Friends flew in from all over to support her and her family expecting to attend a funeral.With circulation leaving her fingers and doctors threatening amputation her friends committed to massage her extremities and guard her to protect from providers amputating. Lymphatic drainage massage was a key tool used in her healing and keeping her fingers.She miraculously came out of the coma on the 7th day (medical team had estimated a month long coma) unable to speak or walk. With therapy and the goal to make it to an event she has committed to, she walked again and was able to thank all the people who had prayed for her.Her next health crisis brought her to the realization that she needed to drive her train. Not let the train run out of control. She was able to stick to her holistic roots and use thermography and natural practices.Dianne is a successful entrepreneur who has raised her three beautiful children and is now known as "Gammy" by her 3 grand babies and with another sweet grand baby on the way.Our big take away and Dianne's message to you is that you have a choice and to get second opinions. When you get a diagnosis it is important to SLOW THE TRAIN! You can feel like everything is whirling around you and that you have to make a decision RIGHT NOW but that isn't always the case and it's ok to say that you need time to think about the treatment being suggested and that you want another opinion.LIVE!!! You have so much to still do! Believe for YOUR miracle and LIVE!!PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN FOR ALL MEDICAL ADVISE AS WE ARE NOT PROVIDING MEDICAL ADVISE IN THIS PODCAST.Support the show
In this episode we wrap it up and check in with Brenda Stroth. She shares what an amazing year it has been in her journey with self care and being a caregiver. You just can't serve out of an empty cut and through this pandemic we have all been placed in some type of caregiving roll and need to remember to take care of ourselves.You can find Brenda on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/brenda.stroth.5Ok ok, here is the link to find Tonya Blaylock to find that mascara we are raving about in this episode also!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1134397093613025/Support the show
Welcome back to our LIVE anniversary party! In this episode we continue the party with our past Guests Elizabeth Scarcello, Shelby Fowler and Brandee Harrington.You can find our guest...Elizabeth Scarcello:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scarcella.elizabethShelby Fowler:Facebook:Join her free group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefempireteam/Website:www.fempiremedia.comBrandee Harrington:www.mycoinzjournal.comSupport the show
In this episode we give you access to our virtual online party celebrating our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! We chat with past and present guest and get their inspirations for you and hear what they are up to now. You want to stay to the end to not miss out!You can find Alison at:Facebook: Living Your Ultimate Life Through Fitness and Self-Care CommunityHer web site: www.cufitness.comYou can find Margie at:Facebook: Healthy Heart Healthy Life Graceful Aging Facebook GroupYou can find Mag at:Facebook: The power of SHE (Sleep. Health. Energy)Support the show
Women, we are great at taking care of business but the suddenly happens when we least expect it. A family member gets sick or passes and you get the call to step in and take care of business for them. Brandee Harrington shares her story when this happened with her mother and the My Coinz Journal was developed as s result of stepping in for her mother's business affairs. Are you ready for someone to take over the banking and bills? Do they know your passwords, what bills are due and account information? Is there someone in your life (mother, father, grandparent) that you may need to know these details? Things don't have to get ugly during the "suddenlies".No one wants to dig through someone else's personal stuff and we don't want them digging through ours. You have all the jobs that you already have to take care of so adding one more thing can be devastating. If you are prepared this will make all the difference. No one wants to talk about it but we need to break this mindset.Brandee will help you build your legacy. Get prepared and help empower you and your family for crisis. Brandee Harrington is an author, Real Estate Broker, Investor, and Financial Coach. She was inspired to write My COINZ Journal TM after having to scramble to find financial information after her mother suddenly became ill. She designed this resourceful tool to help loved ones manage their own and/or family members financial assets and resources. My COINZ Journal TM provides a series of steps aimed to aid family members in documenting their personal affairs. In return, it reduces chaos many experience during a life changing event.Brandee lives in Jackson, MS and is a wife, mom and business woman. Her favorite verse is Deuteronomy 8:18 "Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful" NLT.FOLLOW BRANDEE AT:FB, IG & Twitter @MyCOINZJournalRead her blog at: www.mycoinzjournal.comGet your MY COINZ JOURNAL at:WWW.MYCOINZJOURNAL.COMBe sure to use our special code to get your 10% off:COINZ101Support the show
Rachel Ballard is a real-world, tell-it-like-it-is, marriage strategist and creator of the How To Like Your Husband Podcast. If you’re ready to learn how to uplevel your marriage without spending thousands on therapy and drowning your relationship sorrows in ice tea and nachos, stop in and download her FREE 50 Sexy Texts at www.mrsrachelballard.com.With her marriage needing help she did the hard things and now wants women to have the amazing marriage that she now is proud of. If you are looking for tips to change and make your husband better this just isn't for you. Rachel goes into the importance of date night."Dating is for making memories and connecting". It is a great time to build private jokes again and find a place to connect. You don't have to get a babysitter "just stay up long enough to connect with him". You have to learn to date your husband again. This can sometimes be awkward but it's important to have date night even on the nights you don't like your husband. TIPS:Set yourself up for success by planning and start with a small time period.Start with a walk so you can chat about what you see on the walkBring a board game to StarbucksMovies are not the first choice but you can talk about it at the endJust tell the man where you are eatingYou can sit there and wait for him to step up do it and be unhappy or you can do the work and have the marriage that you are proud of and so happy.We loved that she went to the comment "he just doesn't know how to communicate". Really? Or... is it that you don't know how to give him the information in a way that he will hear you. You will hear a great example of how she walks this out in her own life.You can find Rachel at:IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrsrachelballard/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LikeYourHusband/Website: https://mrsrachelballard.com/Podcast - HOW TO LIKE YOUR HUSBANDIf you are wanting to start a podcast- this link will CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Buzzsprout gives you all the tools to easily start your new podcast and publish to all the podcast platforms for you.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=214413Support the show
As a Personal Energy & Potential Coach, Mag is passionate about serving and leading coaches, healers, and entrepreneurs to realize their full potential and success through the experience of great sleep, health, and energy. As a successful designer, a creative problem solver in the health & luxury beauty retail design industry for over 25 years, he brought many diverse experiences together at the creative intersection of modern lifestyle and ancient wisdom, the east and west to help solve the global problem of sleep in his health and life coaching. "Design for me, has always been about environmental sustainability and now I’ve shifted my focus to personal sustainability because my own burnout and depression taught me that without your health, you can’t do what you really love. I believe that true effectiveness is more about managing your energy, not your time".Most of all, I now know that sleep is the foundation of ALL well-being. Good sleep changed my life and I know it can change yours and your clients lives profoundly.Tips:1. Be consistent about your sleep. A cool dark room. Go to bed and wake up at the same time even on the weekends.2. Dress for the part. Change into your sleep clothes and get ready for a soft take off and not a crash landing.3. Be intentional about your wake up. 4. Get daylight to your eyes in the morning hours. Grounding also helps.5. No heavy meals before bed so your body is resting not digesting.6. If you can't get back to sleep for more than 15-20 minutes, get up and change rooms. Read, meditate, pray but no screen time. Then go back to bed when you are sleepy.You can find Mag at:www.goodlifesleep.comwww.sleepwellnessacademy.com Faceboook: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifesleep/Support the show
Don't give up!! Are you stressing out during this quarantine and you aren't sure what to do with your business? Arnesha Bobo, Accounting and Business Guru, stopped in to give y'all some tips to get through this season. You will hear more from her later, but today she shares tips about getting your business finances prepped for this season and inspires you to not quit and think outside of the box. One important tip for those who service customers one on one need to think of ways to serve many. Education is a great way to do that. She shares an example of a hairdresser charging for an online event where he/she can show how to do an updo that lasts 5 days or a makeup artist to show how to do your makeup. Other ways include doing a webinar or building an online membership or course. We love using Kajabi for this as it is the one stop shop for all things alone education and their support is off the chart! Use the link below and they will give you 28 days FREE so you can get that course up and running and be making money with your online business!You can find Arnesha at www.bausybooks.com This is also where you will find all the tools she shares as well.Our Kajabi link:https://app.kajabi.com/r/oF6bazUu/t/xpvooslbSupport the show
We went THERE! If you have ever thought about committing suicide or been in a dark place, we pray this episode brings healing to you. We thought we were going to be talking about failure, Plan A & B and how God sees our lives. We thought we were going to chat about starting over and the best is yet to come. While we were able to get that in, it isn't how this conversation ended. It went in a direction we were not expecting but we are trusting God's plan in this and pray that you share this with someone that you know may be in a dark place or maybe it's you.For those of you who have been in ministry, gone through a divorce and been hurt you may also find this encouraging that you are not alone and that God has a plan bigger than your hurt and (what you think are) mistakes. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. While it is ok to not be ok, find someone you trust to talk to. Hold on to the frays at the end of the rope. Becki says "give Him your yes! It is the safest place you will put your life and future".Where can you find Becki Taylor?FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/iambeckibeyouInstagram - @beckithebiohackerSuicide Hotline:https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/800-273-8255Support the show
Quarantine can be a positive thing and we are sharing an article from Success Magazine about the Top Tips of things to do during Quarantine Days. We talk about how to exercise, how to safely social distance and how to stay sane! Use this time to do the things you have been saying you didn't have time for. Support the show
Are you living your life in your head? Are you struggling to try to please everyone? Is there a way to use your pain as a launching pad?We thought we were interviewing Gretchen because she was a great author and we were enjoying her daily devotionals. The interview turned into so much more. Be sure to stay to the end to hear Gretchen speak a word over you to encourage you and quiet your mind!Join us at www.facebook.com/theforreallifeSupport the show
We are BACK and ready to bring REAL conversations about our faith, walk, relationships and guests who do the same! Be sure to go back and listen to all of the previous episodes!Join us at www.facebook.com/theforreallifeSupport the show
It is so easy to get caught up in all the crazy going on around us. Busy schedules, holiday plans, family agendas that we just lose sight of what is important. This is a sweet peek into an intimate conversation with Darlene and Charli about some things that really matter. We discuss struggles a friendship can have and when to have the hard conversations. When you just need to BE. For show notes and more info go to www.darleneandcharli.comSupport the show
HEALTH ISSUES OVER 50 EPISODE 33There are just some things that happen after we turn 50. Well, let’s be honest, after 40 really. In this episode we go through a few things that can be happening and some tips on how to help.#1 ShrinkageWe start to shrink because of the reduction in water between the discs. Some tips are yoga, chiropractic care, stretching, and using a roller ball.#2 IncontinenceLaughing and coughing become a whole new experience because your pee just doesn’t stay put like it used to. You never pass up a bathroom. Kegel exercises are really the key to this. Start early and be sure you are doing them right. The Mayo clinic has instructions on how to do these right.Mayo clinic kegel exercise link:https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/kegel-exercises-for-men/art-20045074#3 Decreased libidoOne of the big things is women just stop feeling sexy. You can feel sexy at any age and size. Haven’t you seen women that were not size 0 and were just sexy. Queen Latifah rocks her feminine! Sometimes you can be taking medication that is not helping either. A great tip is to do something new. Charli shares in this episode how she tried pole dancing classes and her mom taking belly dancing classes. Hula hooping or try that Body Groove (check her out on YouTube).#4 More Sensitive to Stress & AnxietySound sensitivity is one that we chat about. Have you ever felt like you can hear every person, the birds outside, the person cutting the tomatoes in the kitchen and the cat meowing? That is due to hormones and can cause stress. When this along with other stressors can all add up and you just blow. It is important to share with trusted friends and family so that you release the pressure. It is great now that you can pay for counseling services online. #5 Pain from joints wearing outIf you don’t move it, you lose it. You just gotta keep your knees and joints moving to keep that fluid in there moving. Charli shares that she uses lemongrass essential oil on her knees to help. You may need to take an anti-inflammatory like Advil or Motrin. CBD oil and cream is super helpful as well. #6 Sleep DisordersSleep is so important! Especially for stress control and for weight loss. You release human growth hormones during sleep which helps you lose weight. If you suffer from neck pain it could be from the lack of sleep. There are great yoga practices before bedtime. We talk about sleep apnea and the importance of using your c-pap. It’s time to go get a sleep study. Turn those devices off and read before bed instead. Use CBD or Lavender oil also to help with sleep issues.#7 Decreased Taste & SmellHave you noticed that you are having to salt things more often. Well, it’s because you are losing your ability to taste things like you used to. The same things goes for your sense of smell. ALERT!!! Please use no more than 4-5 sprays of perfume. Just because you can’t smell it doesn’t me we can’t! This can happen if you have worn the same perfume for a long time and have gotten used to it. Oh, and don’t wear perfume or perfumed lotions to the doctor’s office.#8 Skin CancerAll the damage you did to your skin when you were younger will start appearing now. You get the little age spots on your hands and face. It is now time to get every square inch of you checked by a dermatologist EVERY YEAR! Put your sunscreen on. Wear a hat.FOLLOW @burntfreckle on instagram or facebook#9 Slower MetabolismDarlene says that hers is so slSupport the show
You don’t have to be over 50 to get great tips from this week’s podcast about SEX. Please be sure to listen to this episode with headphones on to protect sensitive little ears.You may be over 60 and still loving sex and not having any issues, but there are those that are over 40 that need a few tips and tricks because things are changing. We referred to AARP for what is going on for the average person over 50. It was sad to read that such a high percentage don’t even hold hands in public. Those that do are happier. Sadly 78% of couples over 10 years say they don’t anymore. If you are a hand holder, adding a little squeeze adds a charge to the moment. Or play with their hand like you did when you were dating. The jokes on this one are just too many you have to listen to the episode.Did you give up something or a part of yourself that was important to you for the relationship. Almost a ⅓ have. You feel less confident, happy and less sexy. Happy partners encourage one another in their passions and hobbies. Ask your partner.. What do you wish you were still doing that you now don’t do because you are with me? What do you wish you were still doing that you gave up because of me?Tip:If your spouse is a sports freak, go find out some information or the back-story on some of the players of his favorite team and you will be excited to watch the game because you will root them on like they are your friends because you know something about them. You don’t have to know the strategy of the game, it is just a tool to help you tolerate the game and your spouse will be so happy to have you involved in it.Over 90% of men say they tell their spouse they love them but only less than 60% of women say they did. 85% of couples that are happy say they say it at least once a week. Charli shares that she is intentional that there is nothing left unsaid if someone or she dies. People need to know how you feel.Tip:Set your spouse up for success. Send them pics of things you love and where you get massages or nails done. Gift giving then will be stuff you want and love but still a surprise because you sent lot of options.Tip:Ask them “why do you love me today”? You can do this with anyone. We think a lot of things that we don’t say. Chari and Randy do this almost every day and they aren’t allowed to say the same thing from the day before. You then look for things to notice because you know you will be asked.Spice things up a little by adding a lotion or potion and hey, even a little toy! Now you know how funny this part of the podcast is so go check it out. Do you still passionately kiss? So many still dont and sadly this is how to get the motor runnin’ for a woman. Tip:Get back in the habit of passionate kissing. Set the mood with music. Give each other massages.Do you have a date night? The happiest couples do. If you aren’t used to doing this and it may be difficult at first and you may even argue because you aren’t used to being together one on one like this without kids and other people. Tip:Take turns being in charge of the date night so you try new and fun things.Telling men that they are respected will stir up passion and life back into your marriage. Don’t be phony. Look for real reasons and watch his face as you say this to him that you “respect how he…”. All relationships need tending. Take a minute to evaluate where yours needs some attention and let us know if any of these tips worked for you!We love you!FOR REAL!Support the show