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In this episode I have a special, funny, and meaningful conversation with one of the best friends I've ever had, Tracy Gantz. We talk about meeting as adults, how we met, how we keep our friendship going despite ever changing life and family schedules, and the beauty, goodness and depth our friendship has added to our lives. Together, through years of intentional work, we're setting new standards for the kinds of relationships we want to welcome in the future, ones built on mutuality, respect, delight, clear communication, non competitiveness, laughter, depth, safety, trust, and ultimately healing.

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One of the goals I had for myself in 2026 was to learn how to have a guest on the podcast. Well, guess what? I did it! I met with three friends who let me know their tips and tricks and kindly guided me toward making this goal a reality. While my first official guest episode comes out soon, my 14 year old daughter Maddie agreed to let me practice with her. I want you to hear this short practice episode, because I want you to be a part of my whole journey, the raw beginning, the ups and downs, and the many successes and failures that are ahead. I'm considering this a success.

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A new year is approaching. Can you believe it? How was last year? What are you hoping to add or subtract from your life next year and in the years to come? In this episode we explore the practice of pausing, taking stock of, considering and exploring our year, our stories, and our lives for the sake of heading in the direction of freedom, healing and joy. The gentle invitation is to consider how one year of intentional story exploration could impact your life. After all, taking your stories more seriously and compassionately is the most important work you will ever do.

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Life is full of both joy and grief. Love and loss. It's easy for us to talk about joy, but not as easy to talk about, notice, welcome, hold and move through grief. We need to be able to talk more honestly about grief, acknowledge it, learn what it is, what to do with it, and normalize it for ourselves and each other.

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Are you familiar with the moments that tempt you to throw in the towel? To stop dreaming, stop planning, stop working toward a goal or a desire? How about the difficult seasons that make you just want to quit all together? Same, friend. I've been there many times. In this episode, I talk about having one of those moments recently, as well as two people who inspire me and what it takes for each of us to keep the flame of a dream alive.

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It's ironic how life can work sometimes, isn't it? When I created this episode I couldn't figure out how to upload and edit the intro/outro music. My inner critic tried shaming me by convincing me I couldn't release an episode without it. Well, here I am, releasing it anyway. I'm tired of holding myself back because I show up imperfectly! I'll figure out the music eventually. In the mean time, let's talk about inner critics and how they work to keep us from taking the next, courageous step.

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This podcast has been a dream for years! If you're anything like me, what holds me back from my first try of anything is ME. I'm my biggest obstacle. I talk myself out of courage with self-shame: "I don't have the right recording equipment, I don't know how to edit, I don't understand technology, I have a broken laptop, does my microphone even work, and who will want to listen anyway?" A wise friend once told me to start with what I have. So, here I am. I can't wait another day, because I'll think of another reason not to. Come and listen to Same, Friend! A podcast that talks about all of life: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Each time, I hope you feel more human and less alone.