Highlighting the Gap

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap , Ronni and Brandt talk about the role of faith in facing challenges without needing to control the outcome. Ronni shares her experience of taking the clinical licensure exam without studying—not as an act of recklessness, but as a leap of trust in herself and the process. Together, they explore how choosing faith over fear allowed her to stay grounded, lear...

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap, Ronnie and Brandt explore the deep connection between breath, embodiment, and healing. They unpack how breathwork bypasses intellectual defenses to access stored emotions in the body, creating space for clarity, regulation, and transformation. From personal stories to client breakthroughs, this conversation highlights the power of being present in the body...

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap , Ronnie and Brandt dive deep into the concept of embodiment, exploring how physical pain is often tied to emotional and psychological experiences. Using personal insights, client stories, and spiritual reflections, they challenge the cultural and clinical tendency to separate mind and body—offering instead that pain is an invitation to pause, listen, and un...

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap , Ronnie and Brandt explore the concept of awakening—shifting from old survival narratives rooted in trauma toward a new identity grounded in healing, grace, and self-awareness. They reflect on how personal growth often emerges from discomfort, grief, and emotional triggers, and emphasize the importance of supportive relationships in navigating these transit...

In this raw and reflective episode of Highlighting the Gap , Ronnie and Brandt explore the emotional weight of insecurity and the challenge of staying grounded during personal and spiritual growth. Through candid storytelling and honest dialogue, they model what it means to “sit in the discomfort”—to allow difficult emotions to exist without resistance. Their conversation reveals how discomfort, w...

In this episode of Highlighting the Gap , Ronnie and Brandt explore how unconscious motivations shape our daily choices, often without us realizing it—from how we view the weather to the emotional reasons behind our habits and behaviors. They reflect on personal stories around procrastination, emotional eating, overworking, and parenting, revealing how past experiences and internal narratives quie...

The conversation integrates pride and humility by exploring how both drive the actions and decisions of Ronnie and Brand in their personal and professional lives. Ronnie reflects on her desire to prove her value, stemming from past experiences of feeling invalidated, and recognizes how this need for external validation can sometimes lead her to overextend herself, neglecting self-care. Brand discu...

In this heartfelt episode of Highlight of the Gap , Ronnie and Brant dive deep into the power of grace, personal growth, and how differing perspectives can bring about transformation. They reflect on their own journeys of letting go of external expectations, reconnecting with purpose, and the importance of endurance—whether through spiritual practice, breathwork, or simply showing up for yourself....

This episode is a continuation on the importance of building your endurance to sit in the discomfort of your emotional experience.  In order to endure the discomfort it is good to know what area of the brain is being utilized and what area of the brain is being limited to make decisions, and how to get back into our "right mind" in order to endure the challenges we are facing.  At the en...

This episode is a reflection on the importance of building your endurance to sit in the discomfort of your emotional experience.  In order to endure the discomfort it is good to know what area of the brain is being utilized and what area of the brain is being limited to make decisions, and how to get back into our "right mind" in order to endure the challenges we are facing.  At the end...

This episode is a reflection on the importance of learning to sit the in the discomfort of our emotional experiences in order to learn from those experiences. Our emotions are guideposts that if used properly, endured, and understood, show us the answers to the challenges we face and provide us with the motivation to face difficulties in life.   Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marri...

This episode is an exploration of grace and the importance allowing ourselves to accept grace, specifically from ourselves.  Ronni and Brandt discussed how interpersonal struggles, can often lead a person to turn on themselves, never being aware or willing accept the pain we cause our selves.   Ronni is in the process of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializing in a holistic...

Welcome to the Ronni and Brand Podcast.  We have worked together for 2 years and believe that the quality of conversation between us (people from very different backgrounds) can teach, model, and guide you in facing life's challenges.   This is the first episode, which is an introduction, but we focus primarily on finding serenity and the importance of acceptance.   We focus on the importance...