Own Your Joy

On this episode we talk with one of our favorite girls, Hannah Blandford, about lessons learned.  As always, these episodes are not planned or scripted and we never know what will come up.  We each came to the table with several lessons but the episode went where it wanted and we found ourselves 40 minutes in and lots of lessons left to share.  Part two in the future?  We hope you enjoy this episode and take something from it. 

You can follow along with Hannah on Instagram here @faithfoundme22

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Well ... we planned this episode but didn't see it coming.  Does that even make sense?  We dig into a few of  Jessica Boarman's Growth Deck (journal prompt cards) and holy cow did it deliver.  The quotes and the questions asked flowed so beautifully ... Our hope is that you answer the questions for yourself and take the time for some self-reflection.  Remember, we love you and we are so glad you're here!

Episode Resources:

Jessica Boarman (aka - Journals by Jess).  You can get the deck we used here.  She also offers a Confidence deck and a Bloom deck among other things!  See all of that here!  Don't forget to catch her on Instagram @jessica.boarman

Cleerely Stated.  This is the Instagram account that my friend shared and I quoted at the end of the episode.  I'm sure most of you already follow them - it's all just so good.  @cleerelystated

Thanks for being here! If you don't already, give us a follow on social media! @ownyourjoypodcast

Holy cow it feels good to be back!  Can you believe it's been 5 whole months?  What on earth??  This just goes to show you that if you don't act on your dreams, the time will pass you by and you won't have gotten any closer to where you want to be. 

In this episode we just sort of get back to it -- we catch up and prepare for an exciting season ahead. 

Show References: 
1.  Jenna Klopfenstein - Next Level You host - @jenna.klopfenstein
2.  Magnesium Kayla has been taking - Gut Personal - @gut.personal

"Everyone who's ever taken a shower has an idea...It's the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it who makes a difference."
- Nolan Bushnell, founder of Chuck E. Cheese 🐭

What do you do with your shower thoughts and ideas?

Does Christmas start in November for you or December?  If there is anything we know, it's that it's a polarizing topic and everyone has an opinion.  ...and that's the thing!  Opinions.  If it makes them happy, keep your opinion to yourself.  Let's chat about supporting others' joys and learning more about them instead of habitually talking about how WE feel about the things that bring them joy.

Hiiiiii!!!!!  Do you have a passion?  Do you follow it or do you let fear stand in your way?  Let us inspire you to push past it and LIVE 💕 We love you!!!

When was the last time you looked at the world or a situation through the eyes of a child?  I bet it's been a while!  What would your problems look like if you did?  What joy could you find if you stopped to smell the roses -- if the hurriedness of life didn't get in the way?  Today, we break down what it would look like and the things we miss because our lives are so rushed.  The challenge for you this week is that you find a way to age backward ... and if you figure that out, let us know!  ...but for real, find a situation in which you can approach it through the eyes of a child, and let us know what you find!

Remember, we LOVE you and we are so glad you're here!

If you don't already, follow us on Instagram @ownyourjoypodcast -- see you there!

Hey, hey, hey!!  It's us!!!....and the Lord.  We are bringing you an episode near and dear to our hearts.  Talking about all things Jesus.  You all know we went to Catholic schools growing up and we both have a different view on what faith looked like for us during that time.  The best part is, it showed us and taught us who God is and that allowed us to grow into our faith with a different appreciation.  We hope you love this topic as much as we do!

If you don't already, give us a follow on Instagram! @ownyourjoypodcast

Remember, we love you and we are so glad you're here!

When we think of life lessons we think of things that are there to help us along the way.  Things we wish we knew earlier in life to make things easier.  The problem is, none of life's lessons are easy.  ...and nothing good ever comes easy.  So, we can sit here and list things out that are to help us all, but unless we put in the work to find where we can apply these in our lives, they are just more words on a piece of paper, lists in a blog, words in a podcast that don't help anyone.  Let's use these to really take a look at our lives and see where we can elevate ourselves!

If you are interested in donating to Katie Dant (the friend of ours we spoke about who lost her husband tragically and unexpectedly at the age of 34) you can do so by writing a check to Audubon Federal Credit Union, c/o Katie Dant, 1429 Breckenridge Street, Owensboro, KY 42303.  Katie is now a widow with 3 children to care for.  Any little bit helps -- even prayer!  ...mostly prayer!! We thank you in advance for any help you can offer her! 

What do your days feel like?  Are they packed full of things you feel like you're struggling to accomplish?  Do you feel out of breath, tense in your shoulders, or like you can't keep you head above water?  ...why do I feel like I've slipped into an infomercial?  😆  Anywayyyyyy, you get the gist.  Right?  Your limitations and boundaries are put in place by you.  You get to say how hard you work, how often you take time for yourself, and how much you give to others.  Let's do ourselves a favor and put our mental health first.

If you don't follow us on social media -- please do!  You can find us here: @ownyourjoypodcast