Lisa Wilkes: Author and Activist

Strong Enough Episode 108 brings Dr. Randy Overbeck, an award-winning author and former teacher and education administrator. Randy's career in education left him with mental health challenges after dealing with potential school shootings and being bullied by coworkers/school board members. As Randy began writing, he used his past career as inspiration for characters and learning opportunities for readers. Randy is going to share what it was like being bullied by adults in a professional setting and helping to stop school shootings before they happened, and he's going to discuss how he used writing to heal from his past.

If you have ever experienced bullying or traumatic situations and are looking for a way to share your story and heal, then Randy will inspire you!

#education #bully #author

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Strong Enough Episode 106 brings Anya Keefe, a keynote speaker and HeartMath Certified Trainer. Anya's childhood wasn't picture perfect, and as she grew up, she found herself falling into habits that always left someone out: herself. She's going to discuss how she ditched self-sacrificing, people pleasing, and need for external validation and share what life has been like now that she's able to live as her true self. Anya will talk about how she has been able to take small steps that became big actions along the way to living her own dream.

If you have ever found yourself putting others in front of your own wellness or feeling the need for others to approve of you and your choices, you need to hear Anya's story!

#validation #worth #peoplepleaser

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Strong Enough Episode 106 brings Julia Harrell, a clairvoyant and Spiritual Minister who helps people heal, transform, and let go of old patterns and misbeliefs. Julia realized at a young age that she had unique abilities, and she took the time to learn about and perfect her gifts so she could assist others in their journeys.
 

During this episode, Julia is going to share what it was like to feel different and to not necessarily understand why she felt certain things or had certain experiences as she was growing up. As she learned more about being a clairvoyant, she better understood her purpose and how she could work with others. Julia explains exactly what being clairvoyant means and how it can help if you're healing for trauma or want to understand the barriers in your life. If you ever feel like you're being held back and need help understanding why, then this episode is for you!

#spiritual #clairvoyant #transformation

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Strong Enough Episode 105 brings Towani Clarke, the owner and Chief Energy Overhauler of Kuthuta Yoga, an online studio created to maintain contact with students spread all over the world and connect to new students looking for holistic body, mind and spiritual yoga. Towani learned the healing power of yoga, when she turned to the practice after the traumatic breakup of her first marriage. 
 

During this episode, Towani opens up about her ability to find wholeness following the end of her marriage. She shares how her path to healing led her to question what she really wanted to do with her life. In 2009, she found the courage to leave the security of a stable corporate job so she could follow her two dreams of sharing the healing powers of yoga with others and being a fashion designer. Through this process, Towani also learned the importance of connection, and she passionately talks about why we need connection to thrive. If you were ever afraid to follow your dreams or felt stuck, then Towani's story will inspire you to take action!

#yoga #breakup #marriage

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Towani Clarke

kuthuta.com

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Strong Enough Episode 104: Dr. Christiane Schroeter Discovers Joy and Helps Transform Lives

Strong Enough Episode 104 brings Dr. Christiane Schroeter, a Health & Happiness Coach and the host of the “Happy Healthy Hustle” podcast. Christiane's wellness journey kicked off in her teens as she was navigating confidence issues and an eating disorder, which led her to become a dietitian in Germany. She continued her education in the US, earning a Ph.D, and continued her own healing journey through therapy and medical/nutritional assistance.

During this episode, Christiane shares how body image issues led to an eating disorder in her teens, and her path to healing taught her the importance of finding joy and happiness in your life. After her first daughter was born, she learned about intuitive eating and listening to what your body needs to fully thrive. It was then that she finally became her own best friend- full of energy, with improved focus, and with a happier mindset. Christiane now helps others thrive by ditching fad diets and creating a roadmap for lifetime success. If you have ever struggled with low confidence or eating issues, Christiane's story is sure to inspire you!

#eatingdisorder #diet #food

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Dr. Christiane Schroeter

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Strong Enough Episode 103: Ingrid Harm-Ernandes Empowers Women for Proper Medical Care

Strong Enough Episode 103 brings Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, an author and physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor issues. She is passionate about demystifying and destigmatizing this topic by providing individuals with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves and get proper pelvic care.

During this episode, Ingrid talks about the prevalence of pelvic floor issues and shares that even though these problems are very common, they are not normal. She discusses why a lot of the issues we experience are interconnected and how that makes getting treatment even more important. Ingrid also talks about her book,“The Musculoskeletal Mystery: How to solve your pelvic floor symptoms”. This book helps to better educate patients and practitioners about women’s and men's bodies, pelvic health conditions they may suffer, and what pelvic physical therapy is all about. If you or someone you love has ever experienced challenging medical conditions, and you want to know how to better advocate for yourself and why it's imperative to your care, you need this episode!

#physicaltherapy #duke #author

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Ingrid Harm-Ernandes

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Strong Enough Episode 102: Christine Eartheart and Her Joyful Marriage Makeover

Strong Enough Episode 102 brings Christine Eartheart, a coach and teacher who helps people learn proven ways of cultivating true and lasting happiness, from the inside out. When Christine and her now-husband, Bret, almost ended their relationship years ago, it sent them on a quest to learn the secrets to true and lasting love — and it completely changed their lives

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During this episode, Christine talks about the path she walked to strengthen her marriage and truly feel happiness and joy in her life. She also shares some amazing tips that will help anyone be a better communicator and confidently share their thoughts and feelings with others. If you have ever felt like you weren't experiencing truly joyful times in your life, then you absolutely need Christine's advice!

#happiness #joy #communication

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Christine Eartheart

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Strong Enough Episode 101: Sara Brush Talks Guilt and Boundaries

Strong Enough Episode 101 brings Sara Brush, co-founder of The Centering Cooperative, a place that helps employees reignite their excitement, passion, and purpose so they can focus powerfully, think creatively, and harness their highest potential. Sara and her husband, Trevor, created The Centering Cooperative after Sara experiences with mom guilt, excessive people-pleasing, a lack of boundaries, and ultimately, burnout negatively affected her life.

During this episode, Sara talks about her own journey to once again finding happiness, passion, and excitement in her marriage and throughout her life. She vulnerably shares about the tough times she experienced, and she offers insight and advice to others in similar situations. If you have ever felt like your purpose is fading and you need to regain clarity and joy in your life, you need to hear Sara's story!

#happiness #marriage #momguilt

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Sara Brush

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We are celebrating Episode 100 with two of your favorite guests, Jenn DeBeers and Russell Loo. In the past, these two memorable guests have shared about chronic illness, relationship struggles, and so much more. Today, they're here for a fun and friendly conversation filled with laughter, smiles, and stories.

During this episode, we talk about the struggles of invisible illness and anxiety and depression. The laughter starts when we discuss why football players don't scamper, what gives a tattoo whimsy, and what happens when you take the wrong ID into the bank. This episode is an easy-going conversation between three friends where you'll get to know your favorite guests a little better and laugh with us along the way. So grab a cocktail or a mocktail and celebrate Episode 100 with us!
 

#chronicillness #mentalhealth #celebrate

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Jenn DeBeers

@daabeers

Russell Loo

@elevenmainstreet

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Episode 99: Dr. Kirk Adams Shares His Vision Beyond Sight
 

Episode 99 of Strong Enough brings Dr. Kirk Adams. At the age of five, Kirk experienced the life-altering event of going completely blind. But rather than allowing this profound challenge to hold him back, Kirk made a resolute decision to push forward and not allow any challenge to hold him back from accomplishing his dreams.

During this episode, Kirk talks about the confidence he gained by attending a school for the blind and the struggles he experienced when he went back to a world built for people with sight. Because of his experiences, he has dedicated his life to advocating for individuals with significant disabilities, helping them break down barriers and find meaningful employment opportunities. His work is not just about finding job opportunities, it's about empowering individuals to be active and valued members of society. If you are struggling to realize that even those with the most difficult challenges can thrive and find happiness, then you need to hear Kirk's story!
 

#disability #advocacy #inspiration

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Dr. Kirk Adams

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