Shattered to Unbreakable: The Reclaim Podcast

Welcome to Brandi's Bookshelf. In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most profound themes from Joshua Medcalf's transformative book, "Chop Wood, Carry Water" – the art of embracing life's challenges. Join us as we explore how this timeless wisdom applies to our daily lives and how it can lead us to personal growth, success, and lasting fulfillment. We'll un...

"Don't just do something, stand there!" This is definitely my favorite quote from today's Brandi's Bookshelf selection, "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday. The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday is a profound guide for facing life's challenges with grace, wisdom, and resilience. By applying the principles of Stoicism, we can transform obstacles int...

Welcome to our last episode in the WORior series! We couldn't leave this one alone without talking about kicking some actual butt. In all seriousness, we would be naive to think that we can avoid thinking about physical confrontation. Hopefully, we won't have to experience it, but it's always better to be aware and prepared. A huge thank you to our sponsor this month, ⁠⁠Bre Wolta, ⁠@lu...

Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will.... bury themselves into my subconscious and come out in unnecessarily big emotional reactions like crying at the dishwasher because this one plate won't fit. It's not as catchy as the original, but it is more accurate. We spend time and money trying to protect our physical selves and our physical assets, but how much time do we dedicate...

As humans, we so often get caught up in wanting to be right. Everybody likes winning, but we are fighting each other in our faith, nobody wins. Join us today as we talk about becoming WORiors in spirit, and fighting the good fight in the right direction. A huge thank you to our sponsors this month, ⁠⁠Crystal Visions Med Spa⁠⁠ in Loveland. You can reach them at (303) 810-0763 or by email at ⁠⁠sheri...

When your body hurts, you call a doctor. When you're in pain emotionally, you call a therapist. No news here, right? But what if we've got that all upside down. Join us as we discuss the correlation between physical and emotional pain with Pain Specialist, Katie Sutton. Katie explained to us that since the mind and the body are always connected, it doesn't make any since to treat them...

What does it take to change the world. Just do...SOMETHING... Welcome back to Season 2 of Shattered to Unbreakable. We are so excited to share this conversation with you. We had the privilege to chat with Teneil Jayne, author of "If Only". If you haven't had a chance to pick up a copy, we highly recommend it. She is hilarious! When Teneil bought a ticket to Malawi, Africa, she intend...

We are so excited to bring you Season 2 on Tuesday, August 8. Until then, join us in laughing at ourselves.

Good girls never make history. Or something like that... Have you noticed that history is full of movers and shakers who didn't exactly color inside the lines? Maybe the key to "success" (whatever that means to you) lies closer to playing by your own rules that falling in line with the status quo. Join us today as we discuss this idea that in order to excel, you might need to push th...

There's something special about going home, isn't there? Or maybe home is the place where all the worst memories of your life are born and nothing could entice you to go back. Join us today as Brandi and I discuss going home to visit our home towns, which we both happen to enjoy, until we end up at the grocery store (what is it about grocery stores??) and end up face to face with someone w...

Show of hands... Who here has ever done what they know to be the right thing and then watched things blow right up? Join us today as we have a conversation with Kristen Hall about her recent car accident, how Brandi got involved, and the blossoming friendship that has come from it. If you are interested in Kristen's services (that'll make sense once you listen) you can reach her at kbice@r...

*Trigger warning* This episode discusses the topic of abuse and may be upsetting to some. The most powerful weapon you have against your abuser is your voice, which is why they will do everything in their power to take it from you and keep you from telling your story. Join us today as we discuss the trend of silencing victims, how we can combat it, and how we can use it strategically. You can find...

We recently discussed the importance of a "mundane" life, but just because the "mundane" is important, doesn't mean it's easy! Join us today as we discuss some of our favorite strategies and techniques for battling the mundane and maintaining momentum. Visit our website for more resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.reclaimjournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download the Free Breakthrough Barriers Webinar at...

Our worth is so often tied up in our worth or the roles we play. We feel unworthy if we feel like we've failed in some way. Join us today as we chat with Jamie Madsen, of NoCo Women in Business to discuss what it means to be worthy and how we can learn to feel that again. Visit our website for more resources: ⁠⁠⁠www.reclaimjournal.com⁠⁠⁠ Download the Free Breakthrough Barriers Webinar at ⁠⁠⁠ww...

In a toxic relationship, our brains are hooked on the roller coaster ride of chemicals they are subjected to. We are taught to depend on this as the way that it should be. Hopefully, we know by now that's not true, but our chemically-dependent brains are harder to convince. So what happens when we finally find ourselves in a healthy relationship? We get bored! And we find ourselves craving, in...

In a toxic relationship, our brains are hooked on the roller coaster ride of chemicals they are subjected to. We are taught to depend on this as the way that it should be. Hopefully, we know by now that's not true, but our chemically-dependent brains are harder to convince. So what happens when we finally find ourselves in a healthy relationship? We get bored! And we find ourselves craving, in...

Today, we will explore the often-overlooked role of anger in the process of healing emotional wounds from toxic or narcissistic abusive relationships. Many of us have been taught to suppress our anger, to see it as a negative and destructive emotion. However, when harnessed appropriately, anger can actually be a powerful force for healing and growth. Brandi will discuss the role of anger in the he...

Have you ever thought about your life and your passions and thought, "Yeah, I'd love to do something like (Random Celebrity) but I'm just not important enough for it to actually mean anything"? But don't you realize, sweet friend, that the daily impact of your "mundane life" is making changes in this world that we could never comprehend. The quiet diligence of a lif...

Did you know that the chance of you being YOU are 1 in 400 trillion? You're not just one in a million, you are a rare treasure. So why do we keep jumping on all these fads and insist on faking it 'til we make it.... just like Susie Has-It-Together over there? Join us today as we listen to Brandi's presentation at NoCo Women In Business and learn about bringing our most authentic self t...

"Why is this happening??!" "I just don't even want to think about it right now." Sound familiar? Yeah, I've said it too. And given birth to some unhealthy coping mechanisms.... Sometimes, stuff happens, and it doesn't make sense. Everything in your being will be screaming to just GET OUT of the mess and somewhere that feels better. We distract ourselves with food, T...

Why does it feel like doubt is our default mode as parents? There are so many different ways, different RIGHT ways, to parent kids. But for some reason, don't we always feel like we're in the "doing it wrong" camp? Join us today as we discuss 3 of the myths surrounding the "right way" to parent and encourage you in the fact that as long as you are listening to your gut,...

It's easy to get caught up in good intentions, isn't it? Join us today as we add to Brandi's Bookshelf with Brandi's experience following the diet outlined in Amy Shah's book, "I'm So Effing Tired". The book was written as a guide to help combat exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout by resetting their gut and reclaiming their life through diet. If you joined us for las...

A whopping 90% of seratonin (ya know, that feel good neurotransmitter?) is created in your gut. Which would explain why so many of us eat when we're emotional, but feel so awful after we indulge our junk-food cravings. Join us today as we chat with Brea Sharron Estep, @breasharronfitness , about the connection between our mind and our gut. Brea will share her 5 things to cut, 8 things to add,...

Do you ever find yourself in that awkward position between being grateful that someone confided in you and also completely stuck as to how in the world you're supposed to respond? And then, you spit out something along the lines of "Just hang in there, it could be worse."  Yep, we've all been there, on both sides. So today we're going to discuss some of those tried and true (and tired) cliche...

So you recognized that your relationship was toxic and/or abusive so you ended it. The birds were chirping and the sun came out and there's rainbows and gumdrops... Except.... There's not. You still struggle to trust and you have a difficult time being alone because you can't identify your own interests. And when some sweet-talkin' someone comes along giving off the same vibes you just go ahead an...