True Identity

Do you realize the thing you put your identity in, if it’s a worldly thing, can be taken away at any moment? If or rather when it does, who are you? Identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make a person; self-image. who you are, the way you think about yourself, the way you are viewed by the world and the characteristics that define you. Ask yourself these qu...

There's one word I've been hearing over and over. It has been sticking out to me. I've heard it in songs, people have said it, the name of my church is this... AWAKEN Hillsong recently released an album and the song "Awake my Soul" has been playing on repeat in my home. My church is called Awakening International. I watched a documentary movie on Youtube called "Sheep Among Wolves Vol. 2" and they...

Last week I talked about burnout. The feeling as though life is passing you by too quickly and you can't keep up! If you feel tried and exhausted, you may be experiencing burnout. Listen to that episode by clicking here .  This week I share with you how resting actually helped me beat some personal records in weight lifting and helped me to feel strong while riding 60 miles on a road bike. I took...

Are you tired? Are you feeling run down? Are you feeling as though life is moving so fast you can't keep up?  You may be experiencing something called  BURNOUT. If you feel yourself shutting down, unable to get stuff done, or loosing motivation, your body is trying to tell you something. I know how this feels from personal experience.  I share with you 7 ways to overcome burnout whether it's in li...

I recently returned home (less than a week ago!) from an unforgettable experience all because I sent a cold email 2 months ago. I put myself out there and told whoever was at the other end of the email who I was- a life coach and athletic trainer passionate about helping others find their identity in Jesus. Within 24 hours I received a reply asking me if I could get on a phone call as soon as poss...

You are like the 5 people you surround yourself with. Who are you surrounded by? Are they challenging you and pushing you to become the best version of yourself? Do they inspire you to be better? I was talking with a friend of mine about this and she is one that inspires me to be better. I also have been seeking out mentors who challenge me and offer me advice both for my spiritual, physical, and...

Are you a part of a team? Whether you are an athlete on a sports team or an employee a part of a work team, working together does create the dream. I've been playing volleyball since I was 12. I was on a volleyball team from ages 12-21. I played volleyball in jr. high through college. After graduating it was hard not having that team dynamic, but then I realized I'm a part of a team in many aspect...

What do you do when you have muscle cramps? Do you lay there in agony and pain? How would you prevent muscle cramps? As an athletic trainer, I see many athletes get muscle cramps. Did you know this can be avoided? IT CAN by staying hydrated! How much water are you drinking? Do you know how much you should be drinking?  I give other helpful tips on how to stay hydrated, but also what to do if you a...

I am writing a book. It’s been 2 years in the making and I’m coming close to the publishing end. It seems so surreal at times. In this episode, I want to share with you what I’ve learned along this journey. This is part 2 because in part 1 I share with you why I started writing the book and how I got started. So if you want to hear the back story, listen to that episode first.  Writing a Book Part...

Whether you are training for a triathlon, another race of some kind, a hike….these steps will help you feel more prepared. I felt the most prepared when I hiked Mt. Whitney a few years ago. I did research, spoke to people who had done it before, did training hikes, cross trained, elevation trained, etc. While I was on the hike, it was hard, but I felt good. I felt prepared. This only comes with tr...

Today is a special episode... It's episode 31 and it just so happens I celebrated my 31st birthday this week! I didn't even plan that! So cool! I talk with you about reflecting on your past year of life and celebrating the victories, processing through the challenges, and overall seeing you are a better version of yourself than you were the year before!  I talk about 12 lessons I've learned in my...

Many people set goals for themselves, but once they hit that goal they stop. I read in the book “Atomic Habits” that we should create systems. Yes, it’s good to have a place in mind you want to be, however, this isn’t the finish line. When you are living your life, you are never at the finish line. There is always an opportunity to grow, to learn, to improve. If you hit a goal, keep going, don’t s...

Doing something even though it’s scary and may not make sense…. Have you ever been in a situation like this? There’s an opportunity that comes your way and it seems so risky and may not even make sense. It would require you to step out of your comfort zone. It may disappoint people in your life, important people. It seems crazy and yet there is this underlining sense of peace and urge that you nee...

Athletes have a strong work ethic. They are determined, motivated (for the most part- even if they do complain sometimes), driven. There is a lot of pressure to perform well. This meaning, you must be perfect or you get pulled. There’s pressure from coaches, teammates, yourself. This is different from doing your best. I think doing your best is all you can do, but some of us try to push it too far...

Today I have a great conversation with a new friend of mine, Ruth-Joy Connell. She is founder of RJ Connell Consulting as an income strategist helping creative and service-based entrepreneurs generate more profit by implementing strategy and systems around their time and money. If you want to live the life you choose and have freedom, Ruth-Joy is your girl. But she didn't set out to be an entrepre...

If you have been following me on this singleness journey I want to take the time to update you. If you have not and you are new around here, I want to encourage you to go back and listen to my episodes about being single. And then listen to the episode where I interview my matchmaker. Yes, you heard me right. I have a matchmaker. Let me tell you, this has been a great conversation starter. Being S...

I am a person who has her hands in many things. I am a life coach and athletic trainer, but I’m also an aide at a PT clinic, a nanny on occasion, friend, and a family girl. I also like to stay up on working out and playing vball. So how to I keep myself organized and know where I need to be at the right time? If you don’t create a schedule or a system for yourself, you would never be able to do a...

Do you have a big decision you need to make? Are you trying to figure out with path to take? This was me not too long ago. I have felt for the past 2 years that I have been splitting my time and not able to be successful in either area of my life because I lacked clarity and focus. I felt as though I have been standing in a fork in the road and trying to make my own path in between two things and...

Are you an injured athlete and lay awake at night thinking about what's next? Are you frustrated, upset, worried about the future let alone tomorrow? In this episode, I share about something I have been working on for people like you! I was injured and I thought back to what I would have wanted when I was at the beginning of this crazy life altering situation. If you haven't heard my story listen...

Paul Sohn is the author of " Quarter Life Calling ," founder of Qara.org , creator of " Finding Your Calling " online course, and speaker. He's passion is to help twenty-somethings find their sweet spot, their true north, their purpose.  I had the honor of interviewing this man I call friend. He shares with us how he went from working for a Fortune 50 company, to quitting and doing what he does no...

Are you in debt? Are you feeling overwhelmed about money? Do you feel like you are "bad" at money? Julie is a dear friend of mine who is a Dave Ramsey Solutions Financial Master Coach. She helps people go from feeling overwhelmed about money to feeling peace. She talks about how to change your mindset about money. From feeling like you are "bad" at money and having an open palm mentality. She talk...

I am a life coach and help individuals work through transitions.  Transition as in a missionary off the field, transition into a new job, new city, graduating college, ending your sports career and finding other passions. Or if you are stuck in a rut and need help creating more meaning to your life.   What is a life coach? Someone who helps bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be...

Do you know what a matchmaker is? Are you curious as to what they do? Look no further! In today's episode, I interview a matchmaker and not just any matchmaker, but mine! Her name is Christie Tcharkhoutian and works for a matching company called Three Day Rule . She is a Marriage and Family Therapist and has her Doctorate in Psychology, so I would say she is highly qualified.  If you missed my epi...

This is part 2 of my interview with Bryan Hill. If you missed part 1, STOP RIGHT THERE and go listen to that episode first. Click here In the first episode, Bryan and I talk about work-life balance and how to run a successful business. Bryan is part owner of Rehab United Physical Therapy. He and his brother started in their garage and now own 7 clinics. AMAZING! Go to Rehabunited.com to check it o...

Today on the True Identity podcast, I have the privilege of interviewing one of the owners of Rehab United Physical Therapy, Bryan Hill. As a teenager, Bryan broke his leg playing soccer and soon discovered the world of Physical Therapy. He and his brother Sean, started a business together in their garage and now own seven physical therapy clinics across San Diego and one in Seattle.  Bryan shares...