Shattered to Unbreakable: The Reclaim Podcast

Episode 86: Embracing the Mundane as Preparation for Greatness Welcome back to Shattered to Unbreakable! In this episode, I dive into the beauty and power of the mundane moments in life and how they prepare us for something extraordinary. We often feel pressured to act immediately, seize the day, and achieve greatness now. But what if the quiet, routine parts of life are actually building us for a...

Happy New Year, friends! In this episode of Shattered to Unbreakable: The Reclaim Podcast, I’m sharing three simple yet transformative tips to take into 2025 and the most profound lesson I learned in 2024. This past year was a whirlwind of challenges, growth, and unexpected blessings, and I’m excited to help you make the next one your best yet. Turning Weaknesses Into Strengths Learn how I flipped...

The Reclaim Podcast: Living with Prayerful Obedience Hey friends, welcome back to Shattered to Unbreakable: The Reclaim Podcast ! Today, I’m diving into a concept that’s been on my heart for a while now—prayerful obedience. Before you roll your eyes or feel the weight of those words, let me assure you, it’s not what you think. This isn’t about guilt or shame; it’s about finding peace, alignment, a...

In this transformative episode of Shattered to Unbreakable , host Brandi Babin teams up with Heather Ebersole to spill the tea on their life-changing experience at the Warrior Woman retreat. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t what they expected—it was better. Think fewer kumbaya circles and more "wake-up calls for your soul." Brandi and Heather dive into the nitty-gritty of what made this retreat a game-cha...

After a four-month hiatus (aka "the unplanned semester break"), Brandi Babin is back on the mic! In this raw and refreshingly imperfect episode of Shattered to Unbreakable , Brandi spills the tea on why she’s been MIA (spoiler alert: life, school, and a whole lot of self-reflection). From navigating the chaos of online classes, parenting, and full-time work, to surviving the rollercoaster of datin...

Ever feel like something is off, but you're not sure what? Like everything in life seems to be going well, and there's really no reason why you should be feeling this way, but it's nagging. You should be grateful for your life, but you just can't shake the feeling that something isn't right. This is an awkward fall, because you didn't trip or slip. Nothing bad happened to y...

**TRIGGER WARNING** The contents of this episode contains painful and heavy language and topics. Please listen with caution if you are in a vulnerable state of mind and consult a mental health professional for help. In this episode, we discuss the heavy topics of loss and grief, specifically focusing on miscarriage, the loss of a loved one, and death by suicide. I share my personal experience of h...

Summary Stephanie Larsen shares her journey of overcoming addiction and finding healing through her faith in Jesus. Growing up in a dysfunctional home, Stephanie experienced drug addiction, abuse, and a miscarriage. She found herself in and out of jail, but it was during her time behind bars that she encountered God and gave her life to Him. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of removing toxic re...

Hey everyone! In this episode of Shattered to Unbreakable, I chat with the amazing Dana Ashford about the ups and downs of life after divorce. We dive deep into the process of recovering from it and how crucial it is to build your self-worth and self-efficacy during this challenging time. Dana opens up about her own experience of going through the fall, sharing the raw emotions and thoughts that a...

Hey everyone! In this episode of Shattered to Unbreakable, I had an insightful chat with relationship coach Bre Wolta about navigating life after a breakup. We dive into the whirlwind of emotions and fears that often accompany a breakup, and we touch on the unpredictable nature of grief. Bre and I discuss how crucial it is to regulate your nervous system and rediscover your identity during this ti...

In this episode of Shattered to Unbreakable, we step into Season 4 of the Reclaim Podcast with a theme of "The Fall." This theme is considering all of the ways in life that we fall and how those who have healed were able to pick themselves up and carry on. In this episode, Amanda Wooten shares with us how what she thought was a broken bone turned into years of battling with cancer, multi...

In this season closer of Shattered to Unbreakable, I share my decision to take a six-week break due to the intense workload of my psychology online degree program. Before the hiatus, I delve into the concept of defining your dream life and its alignment with personal values. Using my "dump and bump" strategy, I encourage listeners to brain dump their dream life aspirations and then analy...

Hey everyone, I'm Brandi, and I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing nurses from AWHONN about a topic close to my heart: connecting with our inner 5-year-old selves. You know, that fearless little dynamo who believed she could conquer the world? Yeah, that one! In our talk, we delved into the power of aligning our habits and self-talk with that spirited inner child. I shared...

It's my pleasure to introduce my absolute favorite podcast guest of all time, my very own 10-year-old-daughter, Emma! In this episode she goes by her favorite self-acclaimed identity, "E.J. Babin" as you'll hear in the episode. E.J. has gone through a lot of ups and downs in her life and she shares with us a solid, real, and no-fluff strategy to doing hard things. After three ner...

Hey there, Sparkly Sisters! It's your host, Brandi Babin, back with another episode of "Shattered To Unbreakable." Today, we're addressing the thing we all do and nobody wants to... yelling. Yep, I used to be quite the yeller, especially after becoming a mom to a toddler. But hey, who knew kids could bring out the best (and loudest) in us? I discovered some pretty nifty tricks fo...

Today's Thursday short is all about not falling for the hype - I'm talking about "Don't Believe Everything You Hear." Let's dive into the deep end of the fear pool, shall we? Fear sells like hotcakes, and it's been the golden ticket in marketing for eons. Companies love to dangle the fear carrot in front of us, making us think we can't survive without their miracl...

In this episode of "Shattered to Unbreakable," I delve into the exciting topic of advancing in your career. Let's face it, navigating the workplace can be tough, especially for us ladies. We're expected to find that perfect balance between being assertive and approachable, like trying to walk a tightrope in stilettos! I've got some nuggets of wisdom to share based on my own j...

In this episode of the Shattered to Unbreakable Podcast, I dove even deeper into forgiveness, to dig up what I call "forgiveness elevated." There has been an interesting sequence of events in the last few weeks that include chance sermons, new releases of book titles, a death of someone close, and old issues coming right back up to the surface. I opened up about my struggles with holding...

Hey Sparkly Sisters, it's Brandi Babin here, and welcome back to another episode of "Shattered to Unbreakable." Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's been on my mind lately: how we treat each other as women. We've talked a lot about self-love and comparison, but now I want to shift the focus to how we view and treat other women. It all started at this event I atten...

Hey there, Sweet Sisters! It's your girl Brandi Babin back at it with another episode of "Shattered to Unbreakable." Today, we're diving into one of my favorite life hacks that's been a bit under the radar until now. You ready? So, picture this: life's throwing you curveballs left and right, and you're feeling like you're on the struggle bus with no stops in sight...

Hey there, Sweet Sisters! Brandi here, back at it again with another episode of "Shattered to Unbreakable." I asked what you'd like to hear about this week and most of you wanted to focus on the overwhelm of life and master that feeling. This is the perfect episode with the most perfect timing because I JUST dealt with overwhelm starting to creep up in my life. Luckily, because of my...

Welcome back to another captivating episode of Shattered to Unbreakable with your host, Brandi Babin! Today, I've got a tale that'll make you chuckle and ponder in equal measure. So buckle up for a story that took me on an unexpected journey to the front lines of my beliefs. I decided to step out of my comfort zone and pray at Planned Parenthood—a decision not without controversy. Now, let...

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of Shattered to Unbreakable with your host, Brandi Babin! Today, we're diving headfirst into a topic that's sure to spark some lively discussion: Are we born good or bad? It's a question that's been on my mind, influenced by conversations, social media, and my own journey of self-discovery. As a Catholic, I grapple with the notion o...

Welcome back to another empowering episode of Shattered to Unbreakable! Today, I'm delving deep into a topic that affects us all: stress and anxiety. As someone who's navigated through their own journey of overcoming adversity, I'm passionate about sharing insights that can help others on their path to resilience. In this episode, I explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy...

In this 2-part episode, Dietitian Ann Kent and I discuss strategies for dealing with picky eaters. We introduce the Peas and Hoppiness app, which provides meal planning and recipe ideas, emphasize the importance of autonomy in children and allowing them the freedom to change their food preferences, and discuss the concept of safe foods and the biology behind picky eating. We also explore the idea...