Destination Connections

Hey there, we're back! after an extended time away we have a new episode for you! Our very own Kelsey Settle sits down to talk with us today about forgiving people in our lives. We discuss the idea that forgiving people is for others of course, but forgiving someone is helpful and healing to you. The freedom that comes from that action can be truly life-changing. we also talk about how forgiving does not necessarily mean forgetting. Today's show is part of the final stretch of episodes as we near the end of topical discussions on the book "Destination Connections" by host and author Roben Harris. Pick up YOUR copy today on Amazon! While you're picking up other stuff, throw it in your cart! When it arrives you will be so happy that you did! It's a great gift to give yourself or a loved one. 

Karin sits down to talk with us today about forgiving the person in the mirror. That's right, forgiving yourself is possibly the most difficult person to forgive. The freedom that comes from that action can be truly life-changing.  Today's show is part of the final stretch of episodes as we near the end of topical discussions on the book "Destination Connections" by host and author Roben Harris. Pick up YOUR copy today on Amazon! While you're picking up other stuff, throw it in your cart! When it arrives you will be so happy that you did! It's a great gift to give yourself or a loved one. 

We have arrived at our final Road Trip Tip.  It is a Construction Zone Tip to boot! Do you have a difficult time actually forgiving the people you are in relationship with? How about forgiving someone who hasn't asked you for forgiveness? What if they aren't even sorry?  Kelsey and Roben are talking all about forgiving for the next 4 weeks. They will have 3 guests who will talk about their individual stories of forgiveness. You will see that it is not just a good idea but it is vital for you to learn to forgive. You may find that the hardest person to forgive is yourself. 

This week we are honored to sit down with a living, breathing,  real-life miracle. Our friend Bryce is here to talk about his harrowing brush with death. On December 19th, 2017, Bryce was feeling terrible. He went to the E.R. to see what was going on with him. Doctors were convinced it was nothing to worry about. That is when his wife, Jenny, implored them to dig deeper. When the doctors dug deeper they found that a terrible thing was going on in Bryce's body. Specifically in his heart.  His aorta had exploded and he was in big trouble. He was flown to a trauma hospital and given about a 3% chance of survival.  He was having an Aortic Dissection. He said that the surgery is basically like trying to sew a wet kleenex back together. He was in a coma for 6 days and his chest was wide open for3 of those days. He is alive today truly against all odds. We are so glad that he is! Listen in and hear his story in his own words! 

The ladies sit down today with Jenny.  She has had her share of bumps in the road. Her daughter has been a medically complicated child. As Jenny and her husband Bryce were beginning to see some light at the end of their complicated tunnel, another tragedy emerged. Bryce was not feeling well one day so Jenny took him to the E.R.  The doctors were about to send Bryce home to take some medicine and rest. It was at that point that the skills of advocacy that Jenny had developed from the years of consistently advocating for their daughter really kicked in. She fought for him to be looked at closer. To run some tests. After running some more tests the doctors quickly realized that Bryce had an Aortic Dissection. He was dying and dying fast. In this situation, Jenny knew who she had to be for her husband at that moment.  Listen in and see how you could ask yourself " Who should I be for so and so"? 
You know who I'm talking about!

Our friend Steve joins us today! Although he is an amazingly talented professional, we did not invite him today to talk about what he does for a living. Steve is a friend. I mean he is a friend to everyone. You can't be in a room with him without feeling like you are cared for. It's a gift! We have known him for over two decades and this is who he is. It is something that he purposes to do though. He makes reaching out to those around him a priority. Today he joins us on the Pod to discuss why this is important in your attempt to " Be Personable". 

Green means GO!! it's time to discuss our final Green Light Tip, Be Purposeful. Some connections come more easily than others. True and lasting connections often come from this one tip. When you purpose to reach out you tend to connect with people in a deeper, more meaningful way.    

Today, Kelsey and Roben speak with Pastor Josh of Faith Community Church in House Springs, MO. Josh tells personal and engaging stories about his journey to spiritual health as well as the importance of caring for ourselves wholistically as spiritual beings.  Check out Faith Community at https://faithcommunity.co/

Today we sit down with Lauren. Lauren and her family have had to learn about mental health the hard way.  Unfortunately, that seems to be how many people tend to learn about caring for themselves. Today Lauren tells us her story of walking out this journey in her own family. Today's episode contains talk about depression, self-harm, and suicide. If you need help at any time please reach out to a trained professional. We recommend the National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline at 1-800-950-6264. Your state mental health department and your Human Resources Department are also good places to start. As always, we are here to help in any way possible. Please reach out to us at https://www.destinationconnections.com/. 

Happy New Year from all of us here at Destination Connections! This Road Trip Prep series is perfectly timed! Over the next three weeks, we will tackle the questions that are on everyone's mind.   How do we care for our physical, mental,  and spiritual health?  During the New Year many people are taking stock of these specific areas of their lives. What can they do to strengthen themselves in these areas? I don't think it's a coincidence that the timing of these episodes landed here during the new year.  We sincerely hope that Destination Connections can be an encouragement to you as you ask yourself these questions. This week we speak to author Leslie Davis. Leslie is the author of her self-help book "You Can't Eat Love". Join us as we discover how when we take care of ourselves physically it can drastically affect how we are able to connect with others. 

How are we already starting our 3rd season? It's hard to believe! To kick off our season Kelsey and  Roben talk about the importance of digging yourself.  It's vital for you to love yourself in order for you to truly love others! Join us over the next few episodes as we explore this tip!

Let's get in our Delorean and go back in time! Join us as we share some stories we edited out of each episode! 

Join us today as we sit down with MaryKay to talk about the difficult possibility that a relationship may be over,  or at least changing severely through the implementation of stringent boundaries. It isn't something that seems like you should plan for but you should know how to do this.  This is a tough subject. We have all been there or maybe we should be there right now. It's not a fun thing to think about. MaryKay helps us to understand that this can be a very healthy and loving thing to do.  

Sit down and kick up your feet. It's time for a little counseling session. Today on the podcast we are joined by Andy who is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Andy encourages us that it is good to know where to set up boundaries in our relationships. Sometimes it feels wrong to say " This is how much of this relationship I let in".   Yet it is absolutely necessary to do so. This episode is a really insightful look into how to implement this skill into our lives. Thanks, Andy, the check is in the mail!

Today Kim joins us on the podcast. Kim is a veteran home educator and mother of 8 really awesome kids. All but 1 of her kids are adults, and then there is Nathanial. He could teach us a lot about communicating our thoughts and feelings. Kim and her husband Rich adopted Nathanial in the summer of 2013. I will direct you to Kim's blog to read hours of page-turning documentation of Nathanial's life. You can check it out by searching " holdmywords" or  "kimrankin.com". Nathanial's journey has been anything but easy. He has been nonverbal or as Kim calls it non-speaking since birth and has learned to communicate through a device similar to an iPad.  He now has over 2000 words registered in his "talker". After you listen to today's show we highly encourage you to carve out some time and soak up some wisdom from the Rankins. Kim is a very gifted wordsmith. You can thank us later. 

On the pod today we sit down and chat with our friend Heather. As a mother of 12 children, yep, 12 children,  she has earned the equivalent of a black belt in eliminating daily distractions. She is not only an amazing mother who runs her home with passion and intentionality, but she also owns and operates her own company helping others bring order to their homes.  She is an expert at helping people to recognize what "distractions" could be eliminated in their lives.  She discusses the need for eye contact. She says in reference to her children and her husband Micah that she "needs their eyes". She wants to meet on a level that brings about a deeper connection.  If you would like to know more about Heather and her business you can search for her online @  freshstartstlouis.com. 

Have you ever heard of the acronym FOMO? It stands for: Fear. Of. Missing. Out. It can be a real struggle for all of us. Especially those extroverts among us. Today we talk with Kelsey's sister Kirsten. In her work as an  E.R. nurse, she had to learn this the hard way. In her first year, she found herself overbooking her calendar a lot. She was working lots of long shifts and still trying to be everywhere when she wasn't at work. She taught us a little phrase we'd like to share with the DC family.   " No is a full sentence."  That's it. We hope you enjoy todays show! Just a reminder, Robens book Destination Connections is NOW available on Amazon! Get your copy today! 

Roben and Kelsey chime in to discuss a change to our episode schedule. It's all good though!