Celebrate Story!

Julie and Steve wrap up Season One with some thoughts on the podcast so far and some info about what is coming up next Season.  Also some info about an upcoming speaking engagement Julie has at icuTalks ( www.icutalks.com ). Finally an announcement of a new podcast under the Celebrate Story! umbrella … Celebrate The Grey with Steve Wagner, Starting 3/22 and available wherever you get your podcasts...

A couple of stories from Julie's weekend away and Steve's weekend at home with the kids leads to a discussion on seeing more than one side to life's events and the people that cross your path during such events. Also, how a trip to a crypt in the basement of a chapel can helps us appreciate sitting with both the joys and the pains of life. Books mentioned on the Podcast  Everything...

Julie and her great friend Bethany sit down to talk about a number of issues revolving around Mental Health, Faith, Motherhood, Sex and Relationships. If you are craving vulnerable, open communication and conversations, you do not want to miss this one. If you enjoyed the Podcast, please Subscribe/Follow and leave a rating and review. It really helps. Past Celebrate Story! Podcasts mentioned: Grou...

Nobody has it all figured out.  Especially Us (Julie and Steve). But we are putting in the work to strengthen ourselves and our marriage. A lot of that work has involved making our own mental health a priority. After multitudes of difficult spaces in our marriage of 20 plus years,  we are thankful to be learning more tools to process the difficulties we have had in communication. We are doing the...

Julie and Steve discuss the vision for the remainder of the podcast season and focus on a few points from a book they both read.  They discuss "usefulness" and mental health and Steve shares a little bit about processing his own experiences with mental health. Books mentioned on the Podcast: A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy b...

Eavesdrop on a candid conversation with Julie and a few friends about womanhood and how it affects marriage, friendships, faith and self-esteem. Hear where they have been and some ways they are finding their way through, out and toward healing. They speak strongly to women, but say things that everyone, regardless of sex, need to hear! Books mentioned on the pod: Untamed by Glennon Doyle  Rage Bec...

Julie and Steve discuss the podcast from last week (Travel for Free with Vincent Van Gogh) adding some new insights and stories to explore the topic of Empathy a bit deeper Continue the conversation ... you can send us a message or link to our social media pages at The Celebrate Story! Podcast Webpage at https://www.celebratestorypod.com/.

This week Julie uses her research and understanding of one of the worlds most famous artist to make a case for the utter importance of giving and receiving empathy in relationship and community. Please Help Us Support Danielle After Job Loss Links to Resources on empathy, mentioned in the podcast: How to start an empathy revolution: Roman Krznaric at TEDxAthens 2013 How 40 Seconds of Compassion Co...

A little longer episode this week, when Julie talks to a long time friend, Melanee Marshall about creativity and how she launched a business helping others to create.  They discuss how creativity heals and is universal to each individual.  They also explore Melanee's work with a group she started called Dismantling the Divide which seeks to bridge the racial divide in the church.  Lots of goo...

Parenting and the Pandemic strips away so much control we thought we had.  Julie shares a few stories from her own life and her wrestling with the concepts of Influence and Control.  She explores the relationship with technology and the impact it has on our expectations for control. River of Integration (Control vs Chaos), can be found in this book: Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transform...

Words can be windows or walls.  Julie explores a few stories that have brought healing and pain and the associated needs and feelings identified as a path for self compassion and compassion for others. Browse and Order Noonday Products HERE Needs and Feelings tools mentioned in the podcast: Nonviolent Communication - NEEDS WHEEL Nonviolent Communication - FEELINGS WHEEL Marc Brackett - Mood Meter...

A conversation between Julie and her husband and producer Steve about how the older they get and the more they see and experience, the less they are certain about things in life. Browse and Order Noonday Products HERE (https://juliannewagner.noondaycollection.com/) Book References from the Episode: Strangers and Sojourners: A Novel (Children of the Last Days) by Michael O'Brien  The Sin of Ce...

As Steve and I have discussed the path forward on the podcast in relation to advertising and monetizing, one thing has remained constant. We only want to work with and highlight companies and products that we use or can easily get behind their mission. When Corey Travaglini contacted me about possibly spotlighting or partnering with Noonday, I jumped at it. Corey is interning and in school to beco...

This week Julie will explore the connection of Grief and Joy, Sorrow and Celebration. Also, we will share some Original Music by our friend Jessica Watson. Her music holds a special place in our hearts!   Original Music: Young Spirit, Old Soul (A Letter to My Family) by Jessica Watson Contact Jessica about performances and bookings at decentpeoplemusic.com Writings/quotes mentioned this week: The...

This will wrap up Julie's interview with Kim Honeycutt, Psychotherapist, Author, and Founder of icuTalks, a mental health speaking ministry. This is a wide ranging interview, covering topics such as mental health, intimacy, connection, faith and church. Kim is a voice that the world needs to hear right now! Enjoy!  Resources from Kim Honeycutt:  www.kimhoneycutt.com www.icutalks.com  Kim’s Po...

This week Julie sits down with Kim Honeycutt, Psychotherapist, Author, and Founder of icuTalks, a mental health speaking ministry. This is a wide ranging interview, covering topics such as mental health, intimacy, connection, faith and church. Kim is a voice that the world needs to hear right now! Enjoy!  Resources from Kim Honeycutt:  Kim’s Podcast – Flip Your Lid with Kim Honeycutt Kim’s Book –...

Comparison is the thief of Joy? Fake it ‘til you make it?  Julie shares a few stories (some hers, some from inspiring books she has read) to tackle the question of what motivates her to move, what motivates her to exercise. The reason is probably not what you think (spoiler … physical health is not high on the list).  Visit celebratestorypod.com for links to Julie's social media pages. Books...

Introduction to a new podcast from self proclaimed "Narratologist", Julie Wagner! First episode drops November 9th!  Continue the conversation ... you can send us a message or link to our social media pages at The Celebrate Story! Podcast Webpage at https://www.celebratestorypod.com/.