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Our Time to Rise In Midlife

Together we are rising to meet midlife's challenges, seasons, opportunities, and changes with strength, courage, optimism, and faith. From the heavy and hard to the light-hearted and fun, popular podcast hosts and leadership mentors Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall bring you honest and hopeful conversations for this moment in your life. We are intentional here. We are hopeful. We are courageous. We are honest. We are realistic. We are for each other. We are God fearing and Holy Spirit welcoming. We are joyful. We are generous. We are capable. We are rising together. It is our time to meet the moment. It is OUR TIME TO RISE.
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Now displaying: November, 2024
Nov 26, 2024

Let's get ahead of the holiday season this year rather than feeling stressed all the way through it. We want to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas as much as the people around us!

In this episode, we share five practical and helpful tips for navigating the Christmas season with joy and intention. We dive into the importance of embracing the true meaning of Christmas while managing the chaos that often accompanies the holidays.

Join us as we discuss setting boundaries, effective communication, meal prep strategies, decorating tips, and the significance of maintaining a positive mindset throughout the festive season.

Join us holiday magic makers!

SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW

Amish Cinnamon Rolls

Holiday 3 Ring Binder

Definition of Metacognition: awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.

Colossians 3:12-15

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

  1. Are there boundaries you need to set for this holiday season?
  2. Who do you need to communicate with around plans, how can you communicate with them today?
  3. What cooking can you do now to save time in the heavy Christmas weeks?
  4. Is there a mindset change you need to make about how you're going to think about coming events, how can you decide now to think differently?

LET’S CONNECT!

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Nov 19, 2024

Marriage in midlife is no joke! We have often spent exhausting years caring for kids and have given each other the left over time and attention. We also are being introduced to new stressors and need to figure out how to navigate this together. It's hard. It's also worth the work.

We invited Dave and Ann Wilson back to the podcast to talk specifically about cultivating love during this changing and often challenging time. Thank goodness we aren't alone in this journey. Dave and Ann are honest about their challenges, about the changes happening now and offer hope that midlife can be a time of deep love and connection for couples. A refreshing take for those of us that need hope or healing in our marriage.

FIND MORE ABOUT DAVE AND ANN WILSON

Dave & Ann's– Website and Instagram

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Romans 15:5-6

Episode 180 with Dave and Ann Wilson

James Davis Book-Doing Life with Your Adult Children

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

  1. How has marriage in midlife been for you, how are you and your spouse connecting?
  2. What topics are difficult for you to navigate?
  3. How has parenting adult children surprised you, and how has this phase of parenting impacted your marriage?
  4. How can you get to a level five deeper conversation with your spouse?
  5. What are a few questions that you can ask?
  6. Where would you like to be running hard together, what steps do you need to take?

LET’S CONNECT!

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Nov 12, 2024

We're headed into the cozy season of the year and there is nothing better than soup on the stove when the weather turns chilly. It's also a time when we get out the soft blankets and curl up on the sofa to take a breath, read a book, or sit by the fire.

In today's episode we are talking all about SOUP and SABBATH - nourishing our bodies and our souls with author and speaker Kathi Lipp.

We talk about the importance of meal planning (and the best free meal planning tool there is), the significance of the table, Kathi's favorite soup recipes, involving family in the preparation of a meal, and the value of making meals ahead of time so we can rest.

Kathi helps us grow in our understanding of sabbath, and the need for self care. You are going to love this well-timed episode!

FIND MORE ABOUT KATHI LIPP

Kathi Lipp's – Website and Instagram

Kathi Lipp's Book- Sabbath Soup

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

Gin -Tomato Soup

From Overwhelmed to Organized: A Step-by-Step Guide to Clutter-Free Meal Planning

Motion App- To stay organized

Chatgpt- Meal plan

Sam's Club- Order App

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

Accidental Homesteader

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

  1. In what ways can you set yourself up for success in this season?
  2. What do you need to launch, leverage and let go off to have that success
  3. What can you do to meal plan more efficiently to save some stress in your life?
  4. How can you be looking ahead to the holiday season and prepare so that you can rest and enjoy when you are with your people?
  5. In what ways do you need to pay attention to your balance of peace and joy?

LET’S CONNECT!

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Nov 5, 2024

Grief is something we don't choose. It arrives and we have to decide how we are going to deal with it. In midlife we can be faced with new types of grief. We want to live with it and move through it with health. The question is how?

Our guest, Mattie Jackson understands deep grief. The loss of her husband in an accident less than one year after they were married took her to her deepest pain. She talks us through her own healing and how her friends supported her. The wisdom she shares is valuable for anyone who wants to stand with those they love.

If you are experiencing grief, know someone who is, or want to be prepared when the unexpected happens, this conversation is for you. Truly, you don't want to miss Mattie's insights. You will be better for it.

FIND MORE ABOUT MATTIE JACKSON

Mattie Jackson - Website and Instagram

Mattie Jackson's Book- Through the Valley of Grief


A FEW THINGS MENTIONED

"When grief opens a door it yells out to all the past griefs to come and get through that door with it" Dr Curt Thompson

Happiness co-exists with unhappiness.

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE

  1. How can you lean into God with your grief, rather than avoiding it?
  2. When have you felt grief's door open and all of the past griefs come running?
  3. When have you been given an identity that fear said would define you the rest of your life?
  4. What is the one most important takeaway for you in the interview today?

LET’S CONNECT!

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