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Most of us are experiencing stress in many forms currently. How are you staying motivated in the midst of this trying time? How do you keep progressing when motivation is nowhere to be found? In this episode of The Bravehearted Podcast we discuss staying motivated in hard times, the importance of community, and how essential it is to practice self-compassion. Join us for practical tools and advice...

In a time of heightened awareness, voices being unmuted, and many social issues coming to light we are seeing that justice has unfortunately been deferred in many diverse situations. Justice for Bobi Conn a survivor of domestic violence looks like telling her story. In episode #27 of the Bravehearted Podcast join us and Bobi Con as we discuss her journey out of domestic violence and into health an...

Dr. Lauren Michele Jackson teaches in the Departments of English and African American Studies at Northwestern University. She is a distinguished author and a sought after writer, her work appearing in many prestigious publications including but not limited to The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post. Join us in a raw discussion about racism and what we can do to create real change, how t...

Are you currently walking through grief? Do you often struggle with anxiety? With over ten years of experience in grief therapy, Dr. Claire Bidwell Smith is an expert in her field. In episode 25, the three of us dive deep and talk about the expressions and emotions involved with loss, as Dr. Bidwell shares about her personal journey through pain. Additional topics discussed in this episode include...

Is your work-life dull or draining? Are you singing “Livin’ for the Weekend” as you flush ⅓ of your life away for a paycheck? Do you clock out frustrated and emotionally exhausted?  In this episode, Kelsea and Mindy discuss why having a passion for your career is essential to the overall success and how to fall in love with your work life again.  The two discuss their personal journeys i...

In episode 23 of The Bravehearted Podcast we interview Sue William Silverman, she is a teacher, speaker and author of four memoirs. Sue has appeared on many nationally syndicated radio and TV programs including The View, Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN.  Sue teaches in the low-residency MFA in Writing Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts. In this episode Sue walks us through her story of surviv...

How do you speak to yourself? Have you ever noticed that you say things to yourself that you would never say to anyone else? You’ve likely made comments about your appearance or your intelligence at some point. You say things to yourself like “I’m so stupid”, “I messed everything up”, or “I’m so fat/skinny” and speak to yourself so harshly without batting an eye. At some point in time all of us ca...

Birth and parenting is not like the movies…. Mama, this one's for you.  In Episode 22 of The Bravehearted Podcast we talk ALL things parenting.  With Mindy's walk into motherhood right around the corner and the navigation through the adoption process,  it is natural that she has all of the questions. Thankfully, Kelsea is a mama of two and has her own experience to share. We are tal...

How many times have you stopped yourself from taking a step because you feared that you wouldn’t be enough?  Do you make impulsive decisions out of fear?  Enter, the scarcity mindset. In episode 20 of The Bravehearted Podcast we talk all about the fear of being inadequate. Scarcity is a feeling that drives you to make choices out of, or be paralyzed by, fear. Fear of disappointment, fear...

Pleasure is your BIRTHRIGHT!  Do you feel shame around your relationships with others,your relationship with yourself or the unspoken, never talked about… SEX in your life? In Episode 19 of The Bravehearted Podcast we talk with LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Infidelity Recovery Coach Renelle Nelson . You might be ashamed of your sexual story, or the way you have been treated in par...

Do you find yourself overwhelmed, exhausted and stretched too thin? Have you ever said yes to something and felt guilty later?  You can't be everything to everyone. In Episode 18, we talk about being the yes woman or the “people pleaser” that you claim to be so often. We will help you connect the dots on why you say yes to everything and everyone and how that shows up in your relationships.&n...

Perfection is a lie. How many times have you said “I'm not ready yet?” or told yourself “ I can’t do that because…” does this sound familiar? In Episode 17, we talk about what perfectionism really is and how it stops us from making progress. You are not alone in your struggle with the need to be perfect. We are asking you some important questions and giving out thoughts in this discussion. What is...

Have you ever found yourself numbing how you feel? It’s not uncommon to lean in on unhealthy relationships, drugs or alcohol as a way to cope. In episode 16 of The Bravehearted Podcast we interview writer, teacher and fellow podcaster Gabrielle Cohen. ( @gypsyloveflow )  Gab tells us her story of struggling with substance abuse and toxic relationships that were covering up pain from her past....

“I don’t have time for that.” How many times have you said this? You are stressed and overwhelmed so that last thing you think you have time for is yourself. In episode 15 of The Bravehearted Podcast we are talking about how to manage your time to relieve stress and overwhelm. Time management is a crucial piece in living a life that is fulfilling. Being able to manage your time means that when lif...

Do you ever distract yourself or even self-sabotage to run away from something? You hide away at home to avoid social anxiety or you use its alcohol or drugs to cope with overwhelming feelings. You know that something is wrong, you know you want to change but you aren’t quite sure where to begin.   In episode 14 of The Bravehearted Podcast we talk with writer and speaker Lindsey Hall. We walk...

What’s the biggest challenge you are facing right now? Is there an obstacle in front of you that seems too hard to manage? We get it, we've been there too! In this week’s episode we discuss how to overcome the challenges you face, big or small. You will learn about three main categories that our challenges fall under; external, internal and habitual. We give you the advantages of working to overco...

Have you ever done something that you know isn’t good for you...but you kept doing it anyways? In episode twelve, we talk with Kendall Dickieson, a social media and marketing specialist known as @theflexiblefoodie on Instagram. She tells us about starting her business right where she was, instead of waiting for everything to be perfect. We talk about life, music and her battle with an eating disor...

Have you ever been embarrassed about something in your past? In this weeks episode we are discussing how to own your story. We are going more in depth as to what that means, how it benefits you and of course tools on how you can work towards being proud of who you are. You first must recognize, you are the only person with your story and your skill set! As Mr. Rodgers would say, "There's never bee...

 What do you do when you feel like you cant move on? When life feels so heavy. What about when you find yourself in an endless cycle of action that is doing nothing but holding you back? In this episode we have a conversation with author and teacher Jessica Ciencin Henriquez. Jessica talks us through the path she took to the incredible life she has today. We walk through the dark, hard lonely...

They say confidence is key but if you aren’t feeling so confident what do you do? Faking it until you make it is a great saying but what if you could just build it instead? In this episode we discuss just how important confidence is and how it can show up in all aspects of your life, mentally and physically. In the end we will as always provide you with some actionable items you can use to help bu...

In this weeks episode we chat with Jordan Syatt from @syattfitness about how you can rise from your past and use it to help others in the future. Jordan and Kelsea discuss the fitness industry, self worth, and the journeys that brought them to where they both are today. Jordan tells us about how being told no  changed the course of his entire life proving the rejection is sometimes exactly wh...

In this weeks episode we talk all about boundaries! Why do we set boundaries and what is the purpose of setting boundaries? We walk through what happens when we don't set boundaries and the reasons why we do. We finish up with some actionable tools that you can put in place to set boundaries in your own life. Check out Kelsea's e course HERE Check out our website HERE For more conversation come fo...

In this weeks episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Marina Shafir, NXT superstar. Marina joined us to talk about being resilient and overcoming adversity. Marinas incredible story of her rise from the ashes touched both of us. This episode is real, raw and can not be missed. Check out the links below to follow us and Marina as well as a link to Kelseas newest e-course Balance Your Life. We...

In this episode we discuss the two big f words, fear and failure. We talk what fear really is, what drives fear and tools to help you manage and overcome fear. We also discuss why its important to fail and how failure can lead you to greatness.  Check out the links below for some of the tools we discuss including Kelsea's newest e course, Balance Your Life 101. We hope you enjoy this weeks ep...

Have you ever been told you cant do something? Better yet have you ever told yourself you cant do something?  In this episode we interview Tanya Grazione, a Tampa Bay based Doula who is an expert in Hypnobirthing and certified Evidence Based Birth Instructor. Tanya tells us the incredible story of how she became a Doula and how she came into her true power after years of feeling powerless. At...