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EP 65 - How I Strengthen My Spiritual Health

Today is the final episode of season four, and I am so grateful to each of you who has shown up and been brave enough to get in the arena.
 
In this episode, I talk about spiritual health. What spirituality is, how I went from being religious to being spiritual, and the things I do to keep my spirituality strong.
 
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn about the eight drivers of spirituality.
How I got to the place where I can say I'm a spiritual person rather than a religious person.
What I do to strengthen my spiritual health.
 
Full Show Notes Here
 
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Thanks for listening,Tiffany

EP 64 - Reconnection on Purpose with Dr. Jody Carrington

Today we welcome Dr. Jody Carrington, who provides some valuable insight on disconnection; and the emotional dysregulation that our adolescents face as a result of the pandemic.
 
Dr. Jody Carrington's approach is authentic and often hilarious. In this episode, she speaks passionately about how reconnection is the answer to so many of the root problems. She says we are wired to do hard things but never meant to do it alone.  
 
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Dr. Jody Carrington explains why we're more disconnected than ever.
Discover why adolescents are the ones paying the highest price following the pandemic.
Get some great advice as a teenager's parent during these challenging times.
 
Full Show Notes Here
 
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Thanks for listening,
Tiff

EP 63 - Healing and Finding Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow - with Crystal Partney

Today we welcome Crystal Partney, who, the day before her 32nd birthday in 2019, received the devastating news that her sister had taken her own life.
 
After this tragedy, Crystal needed the steps to begin the healing process. She discovered that the first 30 days are often the most critical steps for healing after suicide.
 
*** As a warning, this episode discusses suicide, so if you are feeling vulnerable, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed below in the resources.
 
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Crystal shares her journey of losing her sister to suicide and the aftermath of the devastating loss.
Find out about her healing journey and the prompting on her heart to help others which birthed her two companies.
She discusses how the concept of subscription boxes aims to give someone hope for a brighter tomorrow.
 
Full Show Notes Here
 
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Tiff

EP 62 - Being Healthy in Every Way

What does health look like for you?
Health is a broad term that can mean many things to many different people. What might be an important area of health for me might not be a priority to someone else.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete episode:
Discussing the areas of health that I am working on daily 
I share an exciting activity I will be participating in with my family.
I share the activities and practices that help me in each area of health.
Full Show Notes Here
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Tiffany

EP 61 - The Courage To Get In The Arena

Life has been a struggle for me lately. In this solo episode, I get vulnerable, sharing my hard beautiful journey and the importance of having the courage to get in the arena. 
 
We are all living in challenging times right now. There's so much uncertainty with the ongoing pandemic and the war in Ukraine. As many of you may know, I lost my brother to a tragic drug overdose, and I've been missing him like crazy. 
 
Today, I want to share something that has been on my mind lately. One of my therapists reminded me of its importance, and I hope that it inspires you and has the profound impact that it's had on my life.
 
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete episode:
I share the speech from Theodore Roosevelt and talk about the impact it's had on my life, both personally and professionally.
I've had mental health challenges over the years, and I speak about my choice to get in the arena and fight for my life.
Discover my journey of deciding to love my brother through his addiction, despite giving up on him many times.
Full Show Notes Here
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Tiffany

EP 60 - Fulfilling Her Mom’s Dying Wish with Emily Johnson

Today we welcome Emily Johnson, who shares her beautiful story of the gift she received following the passing of her beloved mother. 
The story behind Bird of Paradise, Emily's first novel, is unique. Her mom began writing Bird of Paradise when she was diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer. She passed away in 2012, leaving the novel unfinished for Emily to complete. 
The ability to delve into her mother's written words was the gift of a lifetime and gave her the strength to overcome the grief she felt at the loss of her mother. She'd come to realize it to be a roadmap from her mom to guide her through life.
This is a story that will touch your heart, so be sure to tune in.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete Episode:
Emily opens up about the ultimate gift from her mom, a letter, and a copy of her unfinished manuscript.
Learn about the journey of how Emily's mom outlived the doctor's initial prognosis by over a decade.
Discover her eight-year journey of fulfilling her mom's last wish.
 
Full Show Notes Here
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Tiff

EP 59 - Mental Health Awareness for Athletes with Mikaela Brewer

Today I welcome Mikaela Brewer who openly shares her journey as a high-performance athlete and how it brought her immense joy and complex challenges. 
**A gentle warning, this episode discusses suicide. If you are feeling vulnerable in this area, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional in your area. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed in the resources.**  
Mikaela Brewer is a writer, speaker, researcher, mental health advocate, and the author of The Sifting Project, her first novel. She is also a proud Stanford Women's Basketball alumnae and a former member of Team Canada.
Mikaela believes in the voice of change, unique to stories, and the way fiction feels like people's lyrics. These beliefs are braided into the backbone of The Sifting Project, a story that seeks to challenge beliefs, motivate and comfort. 
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Mikaela discusses the mental health challenges that young athletes face.
She shares about her struggles with OCD, depression and her attempted suicide.
As a mental health advocate, she discusses the importance of finding the language for young athletes to verbalize their mental health challenges.
Full Show Notes Here
 
Connect with Mikaela Brewer
Instagram
Hoops, Mental Health and Sharing Stories
 
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Thanks for listening,
Tiffany

EP 58 - Finding Hope and Purpose from a Life of Darkness with Charlene Madden

Today I welcome Charlene Madden, who admittedly spent most of her life living in a state of darkness. 
**A gentle warning, this episode discusses suicide. If you are feeling vulnerable in this area, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional in your area. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed in the resources.**    
After she experienced over nine years of sexual trauma, a decade of domestic violence, more than three decades of mental illness, and suicidal ideology, she was two days away from committing suicide when she attended a women's workshop that saved her life.
She authentically shares the struggles that she has experienced in a way that reaches into the hearts of listeners in a profound and relatable way. By discussing topics of childhood sexual violence, domestic abuse, and mental illness, she is on a mission to shatter the stigma surrounding these topics.  
She began her healing journey and found her purpose by turning her darkness into a message of hope. Believe me when I say that her story and vulnerability will impact you!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete episode:
Charlene shares her story of sexual trauma, domestic violence, mental illness, and suicidal ideology.
Find out how a women's workshop saved her life just two days before her planned suicide.
Discover her journey of hope and purpose through self-love and overcoming fear.
Connect with Charlene Madden
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Linkedin 
 
Full Show Notes Here!
 
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Thanks for listening,
Tiff

EP 57 - Why I Decided To Take A Social Media Break

This episode has been a LONG time coming.  I did something that went against my intuition in regards to social media.  And it was the catalyst for me deciding to take an extended break from all social media platforms.  Find out what that was on this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey.
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EP 56 - Change Your Dialogue So Your Story Changes - with Jennie Ogilvie

Have you ever met someone and you walk away from the conversation you've had a bit stunned, and a whole lot relieved? Those are the emotions I had after having a recent reading with my next guest.
 
Jennie Ogilvie is here today and we discuss something that I need to work on daily - changing my dialogue so my story changes.
 
Jennie is known as Canada's Unconventional Medium - and I know this going into every reading I have with her, but for some reason this time I thought maybe she'd bring through my brother and just give me "comfort".....I actually said those words to her. And she proceeded to give me her no BS method of helping me really dig deep into what it is I was needing at that moment in my life....not wanting....but what I was needing. So yeah, at first I was stunned....but then I was soooo relieved that I got the clarity I was looking for.
 
You can find Jennie at https://www.jennieogilvie.com/
 
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