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Andrea shares her experience of going through a dark night of the soul and the process of coming back to love. She had to unravel her life experiences and childhood trauma to find out who she truly was. During this process, she fell out of love with everyone and had to choose to save her own life. Coming back to love meant redefining what it meant for her and learning self-compassion. Andrea emphasizes the importance of authenticity, using your voice, and loving yourself.

Takeaways
Going through a dark night of the soul involves unraveling life experiences and childhood trauma to find one's true self.
Coming back to love requires choosing to save one's own life and redefining what love means.
Self-compassion is essential for loving others, and it starts with loving oneself.
Authenticity involves being 100% yourself, believing what you believe, feeling what you feel, and saying what needs to be said.
Using your voice and expressing yourself authentically can lead to healing and save lives.

Chapters
00:01
Coming Back to Love: Rediscovering Self-Love and Compassion
16:39
Navigating Shifting Relationships
23:25
Embracing Authenticity and Using Your Voice
30:39
The Healing Power of Writing and Self-Expression

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Summary
Melissa shares her experience of coming back to love and recognizing the importance of giving herself grace. She talks about the journey of growth and learning and how stepping out of her comfort zone led to a realization of self-love. Melissa discusses how reading the Bible and developing a relationship with God and Jesus has helped her in her healing process. She emphasizes the importance of pouring from a full cup and loving oneself in order to pour into others. Melissa's message to listeners is to give themselves grace, believe in the greatness others see in them, and choose joy and positivity. The conversation explores the themes of self-acceptance, feedback, and personal growth. Karen and Melissa discuss the importance of shining their light and giving themselves permission to be authentic. They emphasize the need to separate one's actions from their identity and to listen to feedback from a place of love. They also touch on the power of words and body language in shaping one's self-perception. Melissa shares her experience with muscle testing and the role it plays in her work.

Takeaways
Recognize the importance of giving yourself grace and love.
Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to growth and self-discovery.
Developing a relationship with God and reading the Bible can provide healing and guidance.
Pour from a full cup by loving and taking care of yourself.
Choose joy and positivity in order to spread light and inspire others. Give yourself permission to shine and be authentic.
Separate your actions from your identity.
Listen to feedback from a place of love.
Choose empowering words and use body language to shift your energy.
Muscle testing can provide valuable insights in personal growth work.

Sound Bites

• "Coming back to love is recognizing, giving myself grace."
• "I'm still learning to love myself every day."
• "You can't pour from an empty cup."
• "When I shine, other people want to get in that light."

Chapters

00:00
Giving Yourself Grace and Self-Love

21:01
Choosing Joy and Spreading Light

28:02
The Value of Feedback and Discernment

34:28
Separating Identity from Actions

41:19
The Power of Words and Energy

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Summary
Shalisha Lloyd shares her journey of self-discovery and coming back to love. She talks about the importance of taking time for oneself and reconnecting with one's true identity. Shalisha emphasizes the need to let go of comparison and judgment and to embrace self-love and acceptance. She also discusses her journaling experience and how it has helped her and other women connect with themselves and discover their worth. Shalisha encourages listeners to create space for themselves and choose to love and honor themselves every day.

Keywords
self-discovery, coming back to love, self-love, acceptance, identity, journaling, worth, comparison, judgment

Takeaways
Take time for yourself and reconnect with your true identity.
Let go of comparison and judgment and embrace self-love and acceptance.
Create space for yourself and choose to love and honor yourself every day.
Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and connecting with your thoughts and feelings.

Titles
The Power of Journaling for Self-Discovery
Creating Space for Self-Love and Acceptance

Sound Bites
"I chose to just be still and let whatever happens happen and be okay with it."
"Comparing myself to someone else really doesn't serve me or them."
"It's when I created a space to connect with myself is when then I could see that there were people out there to love me and to put out a hand."

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
01:24
Introducing Shalisha Lloyd and Her Journey
09:45
Using What You've Learned to Shift Perspectives
14:16
Embracing Self-Love and Letting Go of Comparison
23:45
The Power of Journaling for Self-Discovery
27:02
One Message: Choose to Love and Honor Yourself

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In this episode, host Karen Walker Cohn interviews Debbie Radish-Respess, known as the Alignment Alchemist. They discuss the importance of being true to oneself. They explore the fear of accountability and the need to define what accountability means. They emphasize the significance of character and the impact it has on relationships and leadership. They also discuss the art of conversation and the value of embracing different perspectives. Overall, the conversation highlights the journey of personal growth and the power of storytelling.

Takeaways
Coming back to love means coming back to who you truly are and what you are meant to do in this world.
Being true to yourself means showing up as your authentic self, with your morals, values, and character intact.
Accountability should be defined and based on realistic standards and expectations.
Character is an essential aspect of leadership and relationships, and it should be the basis for judgment and connection.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction
01:24
Introduction of Guest: Debbie Radish-Respis
05:03
Being True to Yourself
07:03
Fear of Accountability
08:42
Defining Accountability
09:14
Importance of Character
19:23
Embracing Different Perspectives
25:53
The Power of Authenticity
26:19
Deep Connection and Friendship
29:43
Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded People
31:35
The Journey of Personal Growth
34:17
The Importance of Character in Leadership
35:17
The Power of Storytelling

https://www.courageinthecalling.com/
https://www.instagram.com/courageinthecalling.podcast/

In this conversation, Karen and Taylor explore the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding their lives and allowing them to be their authentic selves. Taylor shares her perspective on coming into love rather than trying to go back to a previous version of herself. They discuss the significance of making choices that bring joy and fulfillment, even if they go against societal expectations. Taylor also shares her journey of starting a podcast and the impact of relationships in her life. The main takeaway from the conversation is to reflect on the relationships in your life and ensure they are serving and energizing you. This conversation explores the power of relationships, the blessing of networking, surrendered manifestation, being on purpose, letting go of expectations, finding fulfillment in purpose, and discerning God's calling.

Takeaways:
Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life
Focus on coming into love rather than going back to a previous version of yourself
Make choices that bring joy and fulfillment
Start a podcast and overcome challenges
Reflect on the relationships in your life and ensure they are serving and energizing you Relationships can lead to unexpected connections and opportunities.
Networking is not overrated and can be a blessing in disguise.
Surrendered manifestation allows for a more fulfilling and energizing journey.
Being on purpose and following God's lead brings clarity and peace.
Letting go of expectations can create space for authentic connections.
Finding fulfillment in purpose is more important than constantly chasing new goals.
Discerning God's calling requires self-reflection and surrender.

Summary
In this podcast episode, Karen Walker Cohn interviews Azim Khamisa, the founder of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation. They discuss the power of forgiveness, the importance of coming back to love, and the impact of shifting perspectives. Azim shares his personal story of forgiveness and how it led him to create a foundation dedicated to ending youth violence. The conversation highlights the ripple effect of love and compassion and the role individuals can play in creating a more peaceful world. The episode concludes with details about the air date and where listeners can find more information.

Takeaways
Overcoming perfectionism and embracing imperfection can lead to taking action and pursuing one's passions.
Forgiveness has the power to transform lives and create a more peaceful world.
Choosing love and compassion over hate and violence can have a ripple effect, inspiring others to do the same.
Supporting organizations like the Tariq Khamisa Foundation can make a difference in the lives of young people and communities affected by violence.
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In this episode, Karen Walker Cohn interviews Kimberly Zink about her journey of coming back to love. Kimberly shares her experience of being taught a distorted definition of love through childhood sexual abuse, leading to a search for love in all the wrong places. She discusses the process of separating love from performance and learning to accept her imperfections. Kimberly also talks about renewing her vows and deepening her love in her marriage and family relationships. She emphasizes the importance of learning from attacks and imperfections and investing in self-love. The episode concludes with gratitude for Kimberly and the Klemmer organization's impact on transforming lives.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction
01:24
Introduction of Kimberly Zink
03:50
The Journey of Coming Back to Love
13:53
Renewing Vows and Deepening Love
15:19
Learning from Attacks and Imperfections
18:18
Investing in Self-Love
19:25
Different Forms of Love
20:43
The Healing Power of Triggers
21:40
Gratitude for Kimberly Zink and Klemmer

Kimberly is the co-owner of Klemmer, a leadership and character development organization founded in 1995 by Brian Klemmer whose dream it was to create Compassionate Samurai to make a difference in this world. Kimberly has remained committed to Brian’s mission since his passing in 2011.

Kimberly and the entire Klemmer Pride specialize in creating bold ethical leaders who will create a world that works for everyone with no one left out.

Kimberly began her Klemmer journey 14 years ago After a career in insurance and network marketing. She is a true example of the work applied to life and is committed to leading others to their greatness. She is an author, sought-after speaker and Lead Facilitator at Klemmer events worldwide.

https://www.klemmer.com/

In this enlightening episode, host Karen Walker Cohn dives into a heartfelt conversation with John Roedel, a beloved poet, author, and teacher. Known for his sincerity and relatable insights into topics like faith crisis, mental health, and personal struggles, John shares the story of his son's autism diagnosis and its impact on him as a person, parent, and writer. He speaks candidly about the importance of embracing uncertainty, of being kind to oneself, and of the beauty of life's messiness. This podcast may inspire you to step into who you're created to be, embarking on your unique journey with openness to receive and the courage to embrace the unexpected. Discover how John's 'mess' became his message, teaching him valuable life lessons on love, acceptance, and personal transformation.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Purpose
01:25 Guest Introduction: John Roedel
03:22 The Unplanned Journey of Podcasting
05:02 John's Inspiring Journey and Impact
08:03 The Power of Saying 'Yes' to Life
17:46 Embracing Imperfections and Authenticity
22:13 Conclusion: The Beauty of Messiness and Kindness

https://www.johnroedel.com/