The Hero Within Karen Hall

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today we reflect on our conversation with our guest J acqueline Baird and her journey to motherhood.    If you haven't heard Part 1 and Part 2 of Jacqueline's touching story, click here to listen to her heartaches, trauma and miracles in becoming a mom. May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness month.  Women are at risk of complica...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today our guest J acqueline Baird continues her colorful journey to motherhood as she and her husband, Josh, intentionally chose children again and again throughout their marriage, despite the many sacrifices they both made.  If you haven't heard Part 1, click here to listen to the first part of their story, starting with their l...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today our guest J acqueline Baird shares her colorful journey to motherhood as she and her husband, Josh, intentionally chose children , shortly after starting their courtship! Jacqueline graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in broadcasting and is the host of Motherhood Intended podcast .  Jacquelin...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today I reflect on my recent conversation with my friend Jamie Berris earlier this week and I continue the conversation about how we are all projecting or absorbing projections. If you haven't listened to Jamie's story, you'll want to hear   Part 1 and Part 2,   where Jamie describes her journey from feeling depleted physically a...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today our guest is my friend, Jamie Berris , a certified life and relationship coach ,   and host of the podcast,   Authentically Raw with Jamie Berris Jamie continues her honest, raw and authentic conversation from Part 1, as she describes her journey to feeling empowered and removing blocks to achieving her full potential. Toda...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today our guest is my friend, Jamie Berris , a certified life and relationship coach ,   and host of the podcast,   Authentically Raw with Jamie Berris Jamie is honest, raw and authentic as she describes her journey when she felt lonely, depleted and exhausted after she chose to be a full time stay at home mom and raise her 4 chi...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today we discuss the Savior's death from the perspective of the disciples.  We will all have our Fridays when our life seems to be falling apart and when our hopes seem to be dashed. We all feel discouraged at times! You're not alone! But the Lord promises that He will work all things together for our good.  He will bless us!  He...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Our guest Angela Gilman , is a professional storyboard artist who works at Nickelodean on the show, " Baby Shark ."  Angela shares trials when she felt depressed after her family lost their home and her husband lost his job. She describes how her sorrow was turned to joy.   Today, in Part 1 , you'll learn:    *What happened after...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Angela Gilman , a professional artist who currently works at Nickelodean on the preschool show, " Baby Shark," continues sharing in Part 2 about the miracles in her trials when they lost their home, her husband lost his job, and in her physical and mental health. She describes how her sorrow was turned to joy.  Click here for Par...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Can stress and anxiety make you physically sick ?  It sure can!  We are all under a lot of stress and it can take its toll on us physically and emotionally!  Today I discuss what happens inside our body when we are under stress.  I also reflect on this week's episodes with my good friend, Becky Belnap who dealt with a lot of stre...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today we hear from my good friend, Becky Belnap in Part 2 .  If you haven't heard Part 1 of Mitochondrial Miracles   yet, click here and make sure to listen as Becky shares more about herself and her trials. Becky married Newell Belnap and two of their 4 children have a rare mitochondrial disease , a genetic disorder called Leigh...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today we hear from my good friend, Becky Belnap .  Two of her 4 children have a rare mitochondrial disease , a genetic disorder called Leigh's Syndrome.   It is so rare that only 30 kids in the nation have this disease, and she describes being on a medical odyssey to have their disease diagnosed and get the help they needed.  Bec...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast . Today we talk about what inner child work is, how to know if your inner child is wounded, and steps to do inner child work.  I reflect on "Reparenting Through Inner Child Work With Kristen Ancker."   If you haven't had a chance yet to listen to Kristen in Monday's episode, be sure to check it out.  Kristen is a Montessori-trained...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast .  Today we talk with Kristen Ancker, a Montessori-trained educator , Positive Discipline facilitator , and certified Transformational Mindset Coach who will share tips for being the best version of ourselves and how she has applied these teachings in her own life. Today, you will learn:    *How to be aware of our unintelligent tho...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast .  Today, in Part 2, we talk about how can we trust in the Lord's lovingkindness when our life is falling apart? Today, you will learn:    *What does hesed mean, a hebrew word in the Bible? *How does hesed help us understand the character of God ? * Hesed is a completely undeserved kindness and generosity. * Real modern day example...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast .  Today, in Part 1, we talk about trusting in the Lord's lovingkindness and things that get in the way. Today, you will learn:    *O ur expectations of how our life should be can interfere with our ability to trust the Lord. *Life can be so hard.  Why can’t it just be easy? *We may turn away when we think God isn’t taking care of...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast .  Today I dive deeper into what it means to trust in the Lord with all your heart.  Today, you will learn:    * What does it mean to trust? * The 5 pillars of trust. * Why it is important to understand the character of Christ. *Jesus's consistent compassion. * The Savior's competency to save us. * The Lord's transparent communicat...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast .  Enjoy a rare, behind the scenes visit with my good friend, Jineane Ford, former Miss USA, actress, and TV news anchor.  She recounts how her faith has been a constant amidst all the changes in her life. Today, you will learn:   *Jineane grew up in Gilbert, AZ and suffered in her childhood with stuttering, dyslexia and ADHD. *How...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast .  Today I reflect on Jineane Ford's story and her infectious laughter. If you haven't listened, check out episode 18 to hear Jineane's story.  Let's learn how a merry heart doeth good like a medicine,  and all the scientific evidence that has caught up with the Bible! Today, you will learn:    *how Dr. Patch Adams uses laughter wi...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast.   In today’s episode, I include my reflections after hearing Shiraz Baboo share his story of how he learned to rewrite his reality.  If you haven’t yet, you’ll want to listen to his story to learn more! In my own life, I have pondered about hope a lot, especially when I have been going through adversities!  Today I'll share some o...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast.   We’re gonna hear a very unique story of healing from today’s guest, Shiraz Baboo.   Shiraz Baboo is the author of How To Rewrite Reality , which contains important lessons on how you can uncover limiting beliefs and change your stories. Shiraz points out, your stories add up to your reality.   Listen and  learn how Shiraz learne...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast.    Kristen Yaney , a writer, comic and poet, shared life lessons she learned and she describes her spiritual awakening and healing .  Check out Episode 13, part 1 and Episode 14, part 2  to hear Kristen story!  In today’s episode, you will learn:    * Kristen’s sacred experience of God calling to her. * Deep calls to deep . *The c...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast.  Today’s episode features Kristen Yaney, a writer, comedian and poet.  She shares life lessons she has learned that have helped her to heal.  In Part 2, you will learn about:    *What Kristen learned about the importance of speaking your truth.  *How Kristen found compassion for her dad to forgive him. *How Kristen learned to not...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast.  Today’s episode features Kristen Yaney, a writer, comedian and poet.  She shares life lessons she has learned that have helped her to heal.  In Part 1, you will learn about:    *Kristen's spiritual awakening that was quite unexpected.  *Kristen being locked inside a prison of guilt and sham e and she was the guard keeping herself...

Send us a text Hi! I’m Karen Hall, Host of The Hero Within Podcast.  Today’s episode features reflections on Karen Wilson's story, "Releasing Resentment."  If you missed it,  be sure to listen! Why is forgiving another person so hard?   It's because it hurts.  We all experience emotional pain as part of being human.  We can’t change the ways that others behave, but we can control how we act.  How...