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We're so excited to have David Kozlowski from the OG Therapy Podcast and Light the Fight Podcast with us! Today David begins by sharing his personal story of growing up with family members with Borderline Personality Disorder, how he experienced multiple concussions and a suicide attempt while playing football at the University of Utah, and facing his own mental health struggles which led to pursuing a master's in counseling psychology and a desire to help others. David has become an expert in his field and has worked with kids, teens, and families in mental health for over 25 years, specializing in working with teens. He shares how the youth he worked with helped come up with the term Social Health, how he created the first Social Health Curriculum for Herriman High School (Utah), and how strengthening social health is key to strengthening mental health for our youth. He shares about his new book Youth of the Nation, how it focuses on Social Health and can help parents, educators, and anyone who has interest in supporting the mental health of young people.
Find David's book here on Amazon.
Find David & his podcast on Instagram @david_kozlowski_
Find David's website here.
David was born and raised in Carlsbad, California. He has been a crisis counselor, behavioral specialist, and has a private practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in helping families, kids, teens and young adults. He is the host of OG Therapy Podcast and has a Ted Talk on parent-teen relationships. He is the creator and one of the teachers at Herriman High School of the first Social Health Curriculum. David gives social health presentations and trainings to schools, communities and businesses and teaches them social health tools to improve their mental health.
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Today it's just us, chatting about parenting! We start by talking about some parenting transitions in our own lives. Then we chat about Dr. Becky Kennedy and her book Good Inside, why we love this parenting method, and some helpful tips we've taken away from her book and the ideas she shares. We wrap up by highlighting guests we've had on this season who have talked about different parenting transitions and give highlights from their episodes.
We loved talking about parenting and kids and some of the helpful things we've learned along the way, and from our awesome guests!
Thanks for listening!
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Today we are joined by Margaret who shares her story of parenting her son who is neurodiverse and on the autism spectrum. She shares lessons she learned that changed the way she was experiencing parenting and her relationships with her son, husband, and herself. We discuss letting go of judgment in parenting, following our intuition, helpful strategies, and finding peace, growth, and joy in the parenting journey.
We really loved and valued this conversation and feel so lucky we were able to connect with Margaret and hear her story and expertise! She is a wonderful person and we loved getting to know her.
Margaret is a former elementary school teacher and has been a parent coach for 12 years with many certifications and trainings. She recently released her first book "A Hero's Journey in Parenting" (available on Amazon) and has a telecourse "Parenting the Child You Didn't Expect While You Were Expecting" that has helped hundreds of parents. She is also the lead parent coach for the "Differently Wired" club since its inception. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, 20 year old son, and three Jack Russell Terriers.
Thank you again, Margaret, for coming on Beautiful Shifts!
Find Margaret on Instagram @margaretwebbparentcoach
Facebook: Margaret Webb (personal) & Margaret Webb Life Coach (business)
Margaret's book on Amazon: A Hero's Journey In Parenting
In the intro of this episode we talk about Shantil's son Payton's Instagram page where he shares fun and creative reviews of Crumbl cookies from the perspective of his bike, the Zebra Cruiser.
Find Payton's account @zebra_striper22 for Crumbl reviews and other fun content!
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Rachel is a wife of 30 years, mother of five children, and has two beautiful grandchildren. Today Rachel shares the touching story of adopting her son Noah, who is now 13, and what it has been like raising a Black son in Utah. She shares about the gift of adoption, the delightful person Noah is, and is honest and vulnerable about some of the challenges that have come with racism they have experienced. Rachel does a wonderful job addressing the delicate topic as she shares her experiences and perspectives.
Rachel has been a motivational speaker for over 20 years using experience she's gained in the nutrition industry and obstacles in life, and considers her life's work using her voice for good and encouraging others to do the same. Rachel created an annual non-profit formal event called The Galentine's Gala where women from all over Utah gather to honor carefully selected recipient as well as celebrating each other.
Find Rachel on Instagram @dear.rach where you can follow her fun, uplifting content.
Thank you again, Rachel, for sharing your story with us!
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Kari is a wife, mother of two young children, and an adjunct instructor in the department of Filmmaking, Art & Design at Southern Utah University. Today Kari shares about her husband's recent deployment to Africa where he will serve for the next nine months and how she and her kids are adjusting to him being away. She then shares about the tragic passing of her twin sister Kristi to a heroine overdose eight years ago. She shares how she has coped with this heartbreaking loss, lessons she's learned, advice for listeners, and how the major life transitions she's been through have come together in her life today.
Kari is fun, wise and thoughtful and we're so grateful she was so open and vulnerable in sharing her touching story. She shares so much we can all learn from.
Find Kari on Instagram @karibethheaps
Second Chance 5k is the nonprofit founded in memory of Kari's twin sister Kristi, created by their older sister Holly Wever (Holly was also on our podcast!). This year's event is coming up April 20th in Las Vegas. Its purpose is to connect communities affected by substance use disorders and celebrate second chances for those in recovery. Visit their Instagram page @secondchance5k or website secondchance5k.org to register, for ways to donate, and get involved.
Make sure to check out Kari's amazing older sister Holly Wever's episode on our podcast last year, as well as their incredible mother Karen Cushenberry. Both share their powerful perspectives and stories.
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Today we are joined by the amazing and wise Susie Augenstein! Susie shares her experiences and lessons learned on some recent significant life transitions she's been through including the empty nest phase and how to find peace through life's storms. She then shares about her faith evolution as a member of the LDS church, as a former bishop's wife and lifelong active and devoted member. Susie's story, perspectives and advice to listeners are so well thought out and we know you'll find value in what she shares.
Susie is a nurse, mom, traveler, wife, questioner, and advocate for all of her close friends who identify as LGFTQ+. She and her husband, Paul, raised five kids who are now figuring out young adulthood with all of its ups and downs.
Thank you again to Susie for coming on Beautiful Shifts!
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It's our Spring Break week, so today we are re-releasing an episode we had last spring with the incredibly inspiring Jorge Font. At 19-years-old Jorge was in a waterskiing accident and became a paraplegic. In this conversation Jorge shares his journey since then including challenges, lessons learned, and how ultimately his life has expanded in ways he is grateful for.
This is a such an uplifting conversation and we're so grateful Jorge took the time to talk with us and share his experiences and perspectives! We're so happy we can reshare this so our newer listeners have a chance to hear Jorge's story and the rest of us can have a chance to listen again.
Jorge is a husband, father, author, speaker, the Director of Institutional Philosophy at the Telethon Foundation, and the Director of Meaning and Human Development in Nice. He has given a TedX talk Life In Earthquake Mode and published a book Ensanchar la vida (Expanded Life) found here on Amazon.
Thank you again, Jorge, for coming on Beautiful Shifts and sharing with us!
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Today we are joined by Deborah Tobola and Elizabeth Buckner who have been friends for close to 25 years, brought together by being teachers at the same prison and a shared love of poetry. Both from California with unique backgrounds including living during the hippie era, they share their individual stories and traumas they've endured through the years, sharing poems they've written along the way, and how writing and sharing poetry with each other has been a catalyst for healing.
We loved this soulful conversation and know you'll be fascinated, touched, and inspired by Deborah and Elizabeth's poems, stories, passion for serving others, social justice, and friendship, as we were.
More about Deborah and Elizabeth and where to find their work (with links):
Deborah Tobola is a poet, memoirist, playwright and co-author of a children’s book. Her work has earned four Pushcart Prize nominations, three Academy of American Poets awards and a Children’s Choice Book Award. Her memoir, Hummingbird in Underworld:Teaching in a Men’s Prison (She Writes Press, 2019), received positive reviews in the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles Review of Books. It also won several awards in the categories of social justice, social issues, creative nonfiction and heroic journeys. Tobola spent 30 years working as prison arts instructor, teaching creative writing and theatre. Tobola founded Poetic Justice Project, the country’s first theatre company for formerly incarcerated people, in Santa Maria, California in 2009.
Before dedicating herself to poetry, Elizabeth Buckner was a welfare worker in Los Angeles and San Francisco for four years and a prison educator in San Luis Obispo County for thirty years, with a stint in San Francisco as a substitute school bus driver in between. Her poems are her life stories written in shorthand, distilled to their essences. She has self-published two books of poetry, Naked Lady in 2012, and Spirits in 2016. She recently re-published an expanded version of, Naked Lady, A Poetic Memoir of Rape and Recovery. Both books are available on Amazon Kindle and Apple Books.
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Today we chat about some recent books we've read (some of you may have read along!). Whether you've read these or not, we've structured this episode so you can listen and take away some highlights and meaning from each book.
We start with Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown, which draws on her research over two decades, mapping connection and language of the human experience. We share a few words/emotions that stood out to us and discuss takeaways. We hope this can be a helpful and fun recap, and there's plenty more to dive into if you haven't read it yet!
Next, we chat about Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, a novel we both read this month that follows the lovable, smart, inspiring character Elizabeth Zott. We loved this book and talk about some meaningful themes such as womanhood, motherhood, family, friendship, and religion and spirituality. We also read some listener thoughts/submissions! We tried not to include spoilers if you haven't read it, and also hope if you did this will be a fun discussion.
We hope you enjoy this chat about some great books and takeaways!
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Today we are joined by Jordan Stuart who is a trail runner, husband, and father of three. Jordan shares how an LDS faith journey led to pursuing wisdom and concepts bringing expanded perspectives and peace, as he remains active in the LDS church. Jordan shares a few of the concepts he's studied and contemplated, and we have a discussion about them including ontological shifts, how personal narrative shapes reality, curiosity, compassion, acceptance, and MGI (Most Generous Interpretation).
Jordan is very wise and shares his story and thoughts in an interesting and thoughtful way, and we thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. Thank you, Jordan, for sharing your valuable perspectives! We hope to have Jordan back in the future.
You can find Jordan @_just_another_runner_ and on YouTube at Just Another Runner where he shares short videos he creates on concepts he's learning surrounded by beautiful scenic mountain trails of Utah.
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Today Ashlund Ortiz joins us, who is a 21-year-old Instagram influencer from Riverton, Utah. We get to hear what led Ashlund to become an influencer, what it has been like to enter her 20s, and the ups and downs of young adulthood. Ashlund is fun and relatable and it's interesting to get a glimpse into what this career path entails. She shares insights on following your own path, friendships, and more through the young adulthood years.
Thank you so much to Ashlund for making the time for us! We are excited for you to get to know her fun personality and hear her story.
You can find Ashlund on Instagram @ashlundjade
Also, thanks to @whitneygarn for guest hosting today's episode!
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Today we are joined by Kecia who is a mother of seven children including three with Down Syndrome. Kecia shares what it was like to become a special needs parent, how adoption comes into their story, having twins, and much more. Kecia shares what this journey has been like and beautifully explains the shifts and adjustments she has made along the way both in life and in the way she views the transitions she's been through. We discuss the value of inclusion and having special needs individuals as part of our schools and communities, and the joy the bring into the lives they touch.
We are so grateful for Kecia's vulnerability and willingness to share her story - we loved every minute of this conversation and learned so much! We are excited and honored to share Kecia's perspectives with you. Thanks again, Kecia, for graciously sharing your Beautiful Shifts with us!
Find Kecia and her personal blog where she shares her family and experiences on Instagram @lovemakesmiracles_.
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It's our Valentine's Day episode, and it's such a fun one! Today we get to talk with Katie Byrne who is a wife, mother of three young children, and our first guest from the UK, living just outside London. Katie shares about finding love later in life and what led her to becoming a coach helping women, primarily over 35, transform their relationship with themselves and find love. Katie shares about traveling to India for several months in her early 30s to intensively practice yoga, how that eventually led to finding her husband, and about helpful perspectives and tips for relationships at any stage.
We really loved getting to know Katie - she is a delightful person with great insights and an interesting story. Thanks so much, Katie, for coming on Beautiful Shifts!
Find Katie on Instagram @katiebyrne_ where you can find her videos and tips on love and relationships, and more on what she does in her virtual coaching practice helping women all around the world.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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Sam and Melissa have been married nine years, have two young children, and are the creators and hosts of the popular YouTube Channel Growing Up In Polygamy (GUIP). Today Sam shares his experiences growing up FLDS in Southern Utah including being raised in a loving family with four mothers and 36 children. We hear what it was like being in the sect with Warren Jeffs as the prophet including his imprisonment, what led Sam to leaving, and how he and Melissa (who grew up outside polygamy) met and were married. Their story includes a transition out of the mainstream LDS church to where they are today, sharing their story and helping others. We explore topics such as spiritual experiences in and outside of religion, the complexities of belief, and following your moral compass.
Sam and Melissa are well-spoken, thoughtful, and such a great couple. We feel so lucky they took the time to share their fascinating, inspiring story with us.
Find them in the following places:
YouTube: @growingupinpolygamy
Instagram: @growing_up_in_polygamy
Website: growingupinpolygamy.com
Email: [email protected]
If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to Holding Out HELP at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org.
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LaRee is a wife, mother of five, and founder/owner of StayFitt Training. Today LaRee shares her story of making changes toward a healthy lifestyle which led to pursuing nutrition and fitness education, starting a fitness group in her home, and eventually founding her own business and opening a community fitness gym, all during and soon after Covid hit! LaRee shares what it's like to be a business owner, balancing it all with family, and deciding to follow your passions. She also shares simple, doable tips we can make toward improving health and wellness.
LaRee is our neighbor and friend and we've been so impressed with how she started this business, all she's done with it, and her passion behind what she does. Thanks so much LaRee for taking the time to share your story with us!
Find LaRee on Instagram @laree_shu
Find StayFitt Training @stayfitt_training
If you're local in Utah, StayFitt is located in Riverton and is having a three year anniversary celebration coming up February 10th. Check out their page for more details on free seminars, training, and food that will be offered at the event!
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Molly is a wife, mother, and woman of many talents including singer/dancer/actress, emcee, copywriter, author, founder of the nationally recognized non-profit "A Good Grief," and keynote speaker on the Commodity of Connection. Today Molly shares about the journey she's been on since the loss of her firstborn daughter 15 years ago, thoughts on various life experiences and shifts, and how connection has emerged as a defining value in her life and story. Molly is such a fun, engaging, and inspiring person, and we know you'll love her and this conversation!
Molly and her husband Vic have lived in Park City, Utah, for 19 years where you can find them hiking, biking, and skiing. She is the mother to three wonderful humans.
All the fun can be found on Molly's Instagram page @smallyspice.
Thanks so much to Molly for taking the time to come on the podcast!
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Thanks to Whitney herself for helping us out with this title! Whitney is a 19-year-old college student, plays soccer for Salt Lake Community College, and is Shantil's daughter! Today Whitney shares several big life shifts she's been through in the past year including adjusting to a challenging first semester of college, deciding to play soccer at the collegiate level leading to a school transfer, and a study abroad to Spain. Whitney shares on getting through difficult transitions, pursuing passions, and the benefits of stepping out of our comfort zones. We had such a fun time chatting with Whitney and love her sense of humor, perspectives, and zest for life.
This is a great conversation to listen to if you're a high school student or college age, and for parents to kids of any age as we hear what it's like for young adults going through these types of transitions. We also get to hear Shantil's perspective as the parent and lessons she's learned along the way.
We had Whitney on the podcast previously in Nov 2022 (Episode 9) where she shared about training for and running the New York City Marathon - another fun, great conversation. Make sure to check it out!
Find Whitney on Instagram @whitneygarn and her Photography & Videography account @whitneyjaefilmz. She does beautiful work - keep her in mind for your photography/videography needs!
Thanks so much Whitney for coming on the podcast!
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Today is a special episode with our friends Tasha and Stephanie on living into our values. First, we chat about the Beautiful Shifts Bookclub we are starting for 2024 (listen in for more details). Then we are joined by Tasha and Stephanie and, using Brene Brown's exercise/worksheet on identifying values, we each discuss which values stand out to us and how we can refocus on them for the New Year. Tasha and Stephanie are both thoughtful, fun, and wise and we know you'll love them as much as we do! We're excited for you to join in this discussion on values and hope it sparks excitement for you on this topic as it did for us.
We refer to a podcast episode on Brene Brown's podcast Unlocking Us with her sister Barrett which gives a great background/framework for this exercise if you're interested in listening: Brene and Barrett On Living Into Our Values.
Also, here is the link to the exercise/worksheet Living Into Our Values that goes along with the episode to help identify your values. We highly recommend doing this and found it very helpful and fun!
Thanks so much for listening!
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Today we share some thoughts on the New Year and fun things we have coming this year for the podcast. We then explain a few meaningful words to consider going into the New Year shared by Holly Wever in our conversation with her last year, which we are resharing today.
Holly shares what she learned through the major life transition of losing her sister to an accidental overdose including acceptance and healing, and the concepts of impermanence, equanimity, and thoughts on letting the light into our lives. Holly is a yoga teacher and mother of four. She is thoughtful, wise, and sets a great tone going into the new year. This conversation with Holly has really stuck with us and we know you'll love what she has to share. Thank you so much, Holly, for letting us re-share your amazing thoughts and perspective today!
Find Holly on Instagram @hollywyoga.
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This week we asked for listener submissions of holiday traditions and stories of kindness/giving during this time of year to share. We read these and share some of our own, and about guests we've had on the podcast with charities to support. It was fun hearing what people had to share and chatting about holiday things! We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas week and a Happy New Year!
Previous guests we've had on the podcast with charities we mention in today's episode:
NixonStrong Foundation - Non-Profit Kids Cancer, Childhood Cancer and on Instagram @nixonstrong
Non-Profit | The Giving Grinch | United States & on Facebook The Giving Grinch
Christmas for Cancer Families & on Instagram @christmasforcancerfamilies
Home - WARD Foundation (donwardfoundation.org) & on Facebook The Ward Foundation
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