Sharing Her Journey

Yara Golden gave us the scoop on how she was able to tell herself a positive "story" about moments in her life that gave her a bullet proof mindset! We talked about everything from divorce, to relationships, to co-parenting, and more. She tells us how she got her start in online business as a Relationship Coach. She found that m ost relationships struggle because of BAD communication.   Yara becam...

We had the opportunity to attend (virtually) Rachel Hollis's Rise X Live conference and it was AMAZING!! The energy was incredible, the speakers value-packed, and we left committed to being better moms, wives, sisters, friends, and women. In this episode we discuss our takeaways and the lessons we learned. If you had a chance to attend as well, let us know on Facebook or Instagram, we'd love to he...

In 2008 Holly gave birth to her first child, a sweet daughter diagnosed with autism. One year later was in an emergency air ambulance wondering if their little girl would live through the night. They were told Annabelle had a severe form of epilepsy, and if they weren't able to find the right medication that stopped her catastrophic seizures, she would die within 48 hrs. Follow along as Holly shar...

We loved sitting down with Whitney and talking about her journey to how she found her calling as a Money Coach. She shares some personal and vulnerable things about her growing up and how it shaped her into the amazing person she is today. She also shares how she helps people go from living paycheck to paycheck to being confident with money in the bank. Find out how she paid off $30k in 10 months...

If you have ever hated the saying, "Everything happens for a reason." or "It could be worse." this episode is for you! We explore the topic of positivity and how it can be destructive in some cases. This was an interesting topic we had not thought of a lot before discussing. We all have certain behaviors in ourselves or when talking others could result in this. We need to be more aware. Some of th...

Jessica Frew is a wife, ex-wife, mom, and step mom. She is a lover of all things active, a member of the LDS church, and a fellow podcaster. During her first marriage her husband struggled with pornography and coming to terms with the fact that he is gay. They stayed married for years after he acknowledged these issues and ultimately they ended up getting a divorce. Today Jessica, her ex, and her...

Today more then ever our homes have become refuges from today's crazy times.   "Our homes have the power to nurture and support us, or drain and discourage us."    We talk about ways our home can center us, bring comfort, and security. It is so important to learn to love the space we are in, regardless of the size or budget. Being able to express ourselves and our style by surrounding ourselves wi...

Maria Simpson is married to her high school sweetheart Jed, together they have 5 children and love to ski and boat together. She has been a personal trainer for the past 9 years. After developing very disordered eating and compulsive exercise habits she took time off to recover. Once recovered she found herself 45 lbs. heavier, struggling with body shame, and realized she needed to separate her wo...

In this episode we talk about HOW and WHY to set healthy boundaries with anyone. This can take courage, practice, and patience especially with close family members. Collette shares some of her personal journey with her biological dad and how she has learned to set those boundaries. She talks about some of her childhood experiences, what she has learned along the way, and how it has made her strong...

In this episode of Sharing Her Journey, we interview Ashley Surma, the founder of For The Good, a community created to empower and elevate you to live a purpose-driven life. She hosts the For The Good Podcast with her husband Jordan. She is a speaker and writer - who is currently working on publishing her first book focused on the power of resiliency and how we have the ability to transform pain i...

Chelsea isn't your average "IT guy." She has a Bachelor's Degree in CIT Emphasis in Networking and Cybersecurity, is CompTIA Security+ Certified, and was named a Women Changing The Tech World Today. Chelsea is a wife and mother of 3, believes music changes moods, and is an advocate for ending cyberbullying. In this episode we talk with Chelsea about how to protect your kids from the dangers of the...

After 3 years of near constant pain, Kirsten was finally diagnosed with a prolapsed uterus and endometriosis. After lots of consultation with her doctors, friends, and family, Kirsten decided to have a hysterectomy.  In this podcast, Nicole and Kirsten discuss in details what led Kirsten to make this decision and talk about her recovery during week one, what she has been going through, how she has...

Ashley Dickerson is a stay at home mom who is passionate about Jesus, her husband Todd, and their 3 girls. She calls them her Dickerson Divas! Yes, Todd is totally outnumber by his girls but together they embrace that girly lifestyle and love living life with their babies.   Ashley is currently building an online group for supportive spouses. She learned an important lesson from her old position a...

Have you ever read a book and it impacted you so much that you thought everyone must read it too?! Well this was that for us, so we decided to share some of our very favorite parts and why it meant so much to us and how it relates in EVERY way to our podcast and our mission of bringing connection to women everywhere. We loved this book so much and hope our thoughts on it uplift and inspire you! Th...

Monica is a wife, mom of 4 small humans, a weekly podcaster at On the Brighter Side and a Marriage Enthusiast. She loves researching what makes a strong and healthy relationship and sharing that knowledge with anyone who will listen. Her newest endeavor is helping women feel more love, romance, passion, pleasure and intimacy in their lives and marriages. Monica shared her journey with us about how...

In this episode we all talk about our individual journeys as wives of entrepreneurs. Each of our husbands have never worked for an employer! Starting a business can be scary, risky, and overwhelming.  Supporting a spouse behind the scenes is not always easy. There are definitely "seasons" in the process to building a startup business. There are also perks to having a husband home working and/or ab...

Aricka Beck is a wife, a mother to 6 beautiful children, a public speaker, a blogger, and is on a mission to help others. She started her blog "Spiritually Armed" to share her journey, as well as share other's stories to help women feel they are not alone.   She grew up in a very difficult family situation, which caused her to leave home at only 15 yrs. old. She talks openly about what it was like...

In this episode we talk about all the crazy diets we have tried in the past (and there were some CRAZY ones!) and how we have managed our health by finding a good balance between clean eating, exercise, and good mental health. None of us are perfect at it, but these are some of the secrets we have learned to make it easier.  Some of our favorite supplements mention in this episode: Clean Simple Ea...

We loved sitting down with Tara and talking about the modern day health epidemic we call anxiety... Tara Bixby is a Licensed Professional Counselor, the voice behind courageously.u, a fierce mental health advocate, an anxiety enthusiast, and, most importantly, an everyday girl who gets it. After struggling alone for years, she did the work, learned the tools, and is now on a mission to help women...

Although all our little babies and toddlers have grown up, we look back with great memories and a little bit of sadness from when our babies were babies. The years really fly by so fast! We understand that the days can seem long and tiresome, but oh so rewarding. There is nothing like being woken up by a smiling baby at 6:00am! We talk about some of the funny moments, some struggles, and of course...

"Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others." Ever since she was a young girl, Jen Bobodzhanov struggled with her own self image. In her eyes, she was flawed from head to toe. Listen along as she shares her incredibly heartwarming journey...

Mom guilt. We all experience it and it's never fun. As we go about the hustle and bustle of life we aren't always able to be there for our kids like we want (or they expect!) to be. But by making the effort to be present when we are with the littles as often as we can, we can make the connections that will last a lifetime. Finding the balance in life is what makes it so worthwhile. ----- Want more...

In this episode we sit down to talk with our good friend, Rani Child, about the universal connector of grief. Both Rani and Nicole have lost their fathers and discuss how they have been able to cope with their grief, how to talk to people close to you going through grief, and how to leave your grief behind while still holding onto the legacy of your loved one. --- Want more of Sharing Her Journey?...

In this episode we talk about how two of us, Kirsten and Nicole, made the decision to have their breast implants removed after a series of health issues they both faced. We talk about body image, what we wish we would have known before getting them, breast implant illness symptoms to look for, how we are doing after removal, and more. For more info on this topic, visit: https://healingbreastimplan...

In this episode, we thought we'd take a minute to take you on a deeper dive into who each of us are. We want you to know us and we want to get to know you! 16 Personalities website mentioned in the show: https://www.16personalities.com After listening to this episode, please head over to our Facebook page and leave a quick comment on who you are and a little bit about yourself. You can find us on...