The Bearing Life Podcast

In this episode, Joe Battaglia joins me to talk about  culture, community, and how we can positively engage with others in our lives. He offers much wisdom on showing up and investing time together in order to help one another grow, and his perspective will inspire you to value and build community in your life.   Joe is a Broadcaster, Author, and Founder/President of Renaissance Communications, a...

A. M. Peters joins me in this episode to talk about truly living life, cultivating courage, and countering the need for approval and the comparison trap. Hearing how he overcame adversity and his willingness to pursue career changes and embrace new seasons of life is truly inspiring. I know you will walk away from this episode with a renewed sense of resolve to pursue your passion and experience a...

In this episode, Roger Murrah joins me to discuss persistence and the pursuit of dreams. Roger is a highly successful songwriter and music publisher in Nashville, Tennessee. With four decades of hit songs, dozens of awards, and millions of records sold, Roger has not only impacted the lives and hearts of listeners, but also influenced and mentored artists in their pursuit of careers in the music i...

Join Sue Edwards, DMin, Kelley Mathews, ThM, and me as we have an encouraging conversation about their new book 40 Questions About Women in Ministry , intergenerational friendship & mentoring, teamwork, and women walking well together on this life journey.   No matter your faith, stage, or season, you will gain so much wisdom and inspiration from these two women I call dear friends.   They each ha...

Diana Spann is a master facilitator in classic trauma healing and joins me on the podcast to talk about joy, heart wounds, resilience, rest, and the rhythms of life.   She offers insight on how we can learn to see ourselves, grow in ways of processing pain and grief, and become people who walk well with others. Heart wounds can impact our everyday life, identity, and maturity. Just as we seek medi...

Greg Jones joins me on the podcast to talk about his life of music. We explore how the influence of music and guitar began and talk about the people who sparked his interest and mentored him. What Greg has learned along the way, how he pursues his dream daily, and his philosophy on putting in the time towards excellence, will inspire you in your own interests and efforts. He offers rich wisdom abo...

The start of any life season can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and even exciting! The beginning of a new year offers much of the same. Wherever you find yourself right now, join us and hear Joseph Bojang's practical, wise advice on how to build your confidence, set your dreams in motion, and act as agent or influencer in your own life. During our conversation, you will learn simple yet effective w...

What can we do to cultivate a dream we laid down years ago? Or maybe a dream we've never reached for or thought possible? Join us and hear Debbie's incredible journey of how she pursued a long ago dream: who helped her, how it surprised her, and what new dreams grew out of it.  As you listen to our conversation and hear Debbie's fascinating story, you will find great encouragement and inspiration...

How can we positively navigate transitions in our lives? We all face times of change (welcome and unwelcome) in our personal lives, families, work, and in community with others (in person and online).  Dr. Peggy Banks and I talk about ways to lead our lives well, know ourselves better, influence others, and counter wounding words from our past.  Her story and wisdom will inspire you! I'm really mo...

I always appreciate the fun and wise conversations with Dr. Les Carter on The Bearing Life®️ Podcast! In this episode, we talk about authenticity - how it plays out in our lives; what it means, how it looks, and ways we can grow in empathy and curiosity. It's a great one and I can't wait for you to listen in!  Connect with Dr. Les Carter: Website Surviving Narcissism YouTube Instagram Episode 25: ...

Welcome to Season 5 of The Bearing Life® podcast! In this episode, you'll hear a brief update on my upcoming book about weathering life storms and also a story about the challenge I faced and encouragement I received from a small sign in a store window. Its short message made me stop in the middle of the sidewalk and think about life and how I/we handle the unexpecteds (both good & challenging).  ...

This episode replay offers great wisdom and ideas for gathering community anytime, and especially during the Valentine's Day season. I talk with Annie Tucker, Founder of Take A Bite Blog, about the realities of singleness and the defining steps we can take to walk through this season of life. We can wait well with our hope! Connect with Annie: Website: http://www.takeabiteblog.com/ Facebook: Take...

Joining me on The Bearing Life® Podcast is Dr. Michelle Pokorny to talk about burnout. She offers incredible insight to help us have a better understanding about practices and habits for life balance and mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. How do we handle our lives when seasons of too much become a way of life? What can we do to change or let go of patterns of behavior for our prot...

Join me and my friend, Jennifer Quinlan, on The Bearing Life® Podcast this week as we look back and talk about our lifetime of friendship...how we first met, ways we've reconnected throughout life, and how we've maintained our closeness over the years. Connect with Dr. Julie Shannon: Website Facebook Instagram Subscribe to drjulieshannon.com

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month and this week I share a practical, easy, impactful way we can join together on October 15th to support those in the midst of an often-lonely road of infertility, miscarriage, infant, and child loss. Episode 12: Walking Well with those on an Infertility Journey Episode 14: Infertility & Men Resources: When the Stork Passes By: A field guide to prac...

In this episode of The Bearing Life®️ Podcast, I have a conversation with Neil Tomba, who lived out a big dream. Neil is the senior pastor of Northwest Bible Church in Dallas, TX, and the author of The Listening Road. Neil started dreaming of bicycling across the United States 18 years ago. We talked about his June 2019 trip across the US. He rode 3000 miles in 33 days from Santa Monica, CA, to An...

In this episode of The Bearing Life®️ Podcast, I talk with Mike and Sharyn King, the founders of Powered to Move. Mike and Sharyn share their story and the mission of Powered to Move: Putting Christ's love in action by providing people with disabilities opportunities for physical fitness.  Connect with Mike and Sharyn King: Website Facebook Instagram Newsletter Resources mentioned in this episode:...

I talked with Dr. Les Carter this week on The Bearing Life®️ Podcast. In this episode, we discuss codependency and how relationships and engagement with others can drift into an imbalance. We talk about ways to define and remember who we want to be in moments of misunderstanding and conflict. Learn how to identify patterns of unhealthy behavior. Connect with Dr. Les Carter: Website Surviving Narci...

Any trauma you have experienced is worth discussing and processing. In this episode with Kat Nasseri, PT, DPT, WCS, we discuss how the body can be impacted by trauma we have experienced over our lifetime. Kat shares how to evaluate conflicts and how to identify trauma and process your emotions. Connect with Katlyn Nasseri, PT, DPT, WCS: Email: deepsouthdoc@gmail.com Instagram: @thedeepsouthdoc Epi...

Julie Shannon invites you to listen to the new season of The Bearing Life® Podcast. In this season you'll hear a variety of guests speak about perseverance, pursuing dreams, and overcoming obstacles. It will be an inspiring and encouraging season! In addition, Julie shares about her move, a new hobby, life lessons, and how we can reach out to others in joyful times and challenging ones. Connect wi...

This episode is for everyone! As we prepare for special celebrations this Mother's Day, remember to reach out to women and families walking through infertility or child loss to support them on what can be a painful day. When the Stork Passes By is a resource to equip communities and individuals to help build a bridge between the heartbreak of infertility or child loss and the local church, ministr...

What does narcissism mean? Am I a narcissist? Are YOU a narcissist?? Dr. Les Carter and I explore this topic and how to find emotionally healthy people to walk beside us in life—while also being an emotionally healthy person! Connect with Dr. Les Carter: Website Surviving Narcissism YouTube Instagram

Dr. Willie O. Peterson is a longtime friend and mentor. I've always enjoyed our conversations! This week, you can listen in as he shares the story of the legacy of faith and love his parents passed on to him, his siblings, their families, and so many others in their lives. Dr. Peterson tells how his parents overcame adversity to build a connected family.

This week I share an inspiring, fun, and practical conversation with my friends Lacey Congdon and Angela Cirocco. We talk about helpful ways to find true contentment and practical ways to walk through this Valentine's season as a single. We can live purposeful lives right where we are. Lacey Congdon came to know the Lord at a young age but spent a season of her life as a prodigal in the far countr...

We're one month into 2021. How are you doing? Still feel a bit like 2020? In this episode, I share how we can come together as peacemakers and unifiers to help make our world a better place to live…and maybe leave some of 2020 behind! Connect with Julie: Website: https://drjulieshannon.com/ Facebook: Julie Shannon Instagram: @julieshannonofficial