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Yes You Are Brave

114 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

This is a place to rediscover your brave. We are all brave, but most of us have forgotten that. We spend our time and effort hiding behind excuses and labels. Most that we give ourselves. We will cover internal topics/struggles as well as big events outside of our control. And how we pick ourselves up and learn to be brave again after life knocks us flat. (I learned to be brave and when cancer took my dad I felt I lost it all.) Now I am setting off on a journey to be the brave person I have always wanted to be. Come with me as we take little steps to be brave and build the lives we want. Especially when things don‘t go according to plan.
Follow the journey @findingpawnee on Instagram.

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111. Brave Enough to Face Your Biggest Fear

February 28, 2024 07:04 - 15 minutes - 13 MB

We all have fears. Big ones and small ones. Then there is the worst one. You know what I am talking about. The thing you fear the most. The one that causes the biggest dread. ----more---- It is a very natural reaction to just turn away from this fear. To ignore it and pretend it doesn't exist. It doesn't change it, or make it smaller. No instead it just grows while we are working to ignore it. ----more---- But what if we could face that fear, no matter how big, head-on? How might we change...

110. Brave Enough to Edit for a Better Result

February 24, 2024 21:54 - 11 minutes - 9.79 MB

Are you feeling stuck? Today's episode is for me, so I can have some accountability. But there are lots of great things for you in it too.----more---- Let's face the fear of the edit together. I am writing a book and am at the point where it is time to edit. And edit a lot. But it is scary. We all reach places in our goals that are scary and we allow fear to keep us stuck.  If this is you no matter your goal I have some tips for you. First reach out for help, and accept the feedback that ...

109. Brave Enough to Rest Instead of Quit

February 24, 2024 21:14 - 16 minutes - 14.4 MB

We all run out of motivation at times. And it is usually only part way to our goals when we do. So what do we do when that happens? When the well of motivation runs dry?  ----more---- Today we talk about rest instead of quitting, and how we can keep from giving up when we get tired, first by planning for rest. Then we need to stop beating ourselves up when we struggle—and then be patient with ourselves as we learn to rest. Set realistic expectations for yourself so you are not so frustrate...

108. Brave Enough to Choose to be a Peacemaker

January 17, 2024 02:03 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MB

Today we talk about peace and what it takes to make it. The word peacemaker can be daunting. It feels large and beyond our ability to achieve. But today we discuss things, doable things that can help us find peace in our lives and peace in the world. ----more---- Join us as we talk about simple ways of bringing peace into our lives. Avoid the fight for the fight's sake so that we can take a stand when it really matters and learn to disagree without being nasty. ----more---- As always follo...

107. Brave Enough to Move Forward with the Decisions You Made

January 03, 2024 07:04 - 11 minutes - 9.4 MB

It is that time of year when everyone is setting goals. And I am a big fan of goals. But I am an even bigger fan of action. Of doing whatever it takes to make those goals happen. ----more---- Because setting goals is the easy part. We decide what we want and what we need to do to get there. But there is something that holds us back. A big scary something that keeps us from starting. ----more---- This week we are unpacking that big scary something. We are asking some questions to help us fi...

106. Brave Enough to Stop Hiding From Yourself

December 28, 2023 19:59 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MB

What do I want? This is a question I think we all ask or would like to ask if we could borrow some courage. I have found that many of my problems come from not being honest with myself. I could never find the happiness I was looking for because I couldn't admit to myself what I wanted. ----more---- This week we have a reflective episode to help you be brave enough to stop hiding from your reflection. To finally get real about what you want and where you are going. ----more---- And if you a...

105. Brave Enough to Find and Use Your Joy

December 28, 2023 19:02 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

What makes you happy?  Do you know? And what are you doing to figure it out? ----more---- This week we are talking about finding joy. We all deserve to feel joy, and it is something we have more control over our happiness than we sometimes think. You can be brave and find your joy. Here are a few suggestions to find and use your joy to live a better life. ----more---- You are amazing my dear and you deserve to be happy. And you can be. Don't ever think less of yourself. Be bold and brave a...

104. Brave Enough to Look for the Light in the Dark

December 28, 2023 18:28 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MB

The world is dark. This time of year, literally and metaphorically. But we can look for and find light in our lives. What is more, we can be the light in the dark that lifts other people. ----more---- Come listen and be bold enough not to give into the dark. ----more---- And as always follow more of the journey to be brave on social media @findingpawnee on Instagram or Facebook. 

103. Brave Enough to See People Not Labels

December 06, 2023 07:04 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MB

In a world of labels, how do we see past them to the people? How do we give others the most needed and appreciated gift of being seen as a person and not a problem? ----more---- Today we talk about seeing past the labels to the amazing people underneath. I offer three simple but very effective ways to let people keep their humanity. Because we are all people and we like to be treated as such. We all need to be seen for who we are and not our choices. And like it or not we all have some thin...

102. Brave Enough to Let Go of Expectations

November 29, 2023 07:04 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MB

Do you want to know how to be happy? I will tell you one sure way to find it easier. Be brave and let go of the crazy expectations for your life. ----more---- So many of us are running a race we never signed up for. And we feel like we are losing. Bad. That is because we are fighting tooth and nail to reach an ideal. A pretty picture if you will, and oftentimes times that picture isn't even one we want. ----more---- So let's talk about expectations and how putting them down, and letting th...

101. Surviving Family Holiday Gatherings: Brave Planning

November 22, 2023 03:55 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MB

The holidays are the most magical time of year. At least they can be. Or they can be the biggest nightmare of the year. It's usually a gamble on which. Depending greatly on how our family gatherings go. ----more---- Yes, we love family. We just don't always like them. Right!? Allow me to give a few tips to have a better holiday with your family. I guarantee no perfect anything, just some practical tips to have a better time. Shooting for perfect is a great way to fall on your face and be bi...

100. Ten Brave Lessons from the First 100 Episodes

November 15, 2023 05:17 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MB

It is episode 100!! Can you believe it? Not sure that I can. Today we are talking about some brave lessons learned from two years and a hundred episodes of the Yes You Are Brave Podcast. ----more---- We are all brave, but that courage can ebb and flow. Sometimes there is no dragon to big or scary to fight. And other times it is all we can do to get out of the house. Have some grace and patience with yourself. Because each time you change, the brave that is needed for your life changes as we...

099. Look at Your Legacy

November 01, 2023 15:05 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MB

Welcome to the Day of the Dead! Where we remember family and what they mean to us. ----more---- Today we explore the legacy that we are left and what we choose to accept as our legacy. We get to choose what and how we remember.   

098. Brave Enough to Move Forward

October 24, 2023 03:40 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Take a break but don't quit. It has been a minute. Life got hard and I needed to step back for a few days. But I am back to show you that you are worth the effort. To be your cheerleader and help you keep moving forward, even if it is millimeters at a time. ----more---- When life gets hard, take care of yourself. But don't give up on your dreams because it is hard. Don't stop dreaming just because your heart gets broken. Instead, take a moment then start again. And again. And again. You can...

097.How to be Happy: Brave Skills

September 27, 2023 06:04 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

How happy are you willing to be? How committed to being miserable are you?  Most people will claim they want to be happy. But most people aren't willing to make simple changes to actually be happy. The truth is that happiness is not nearly as complicated as we often make it out to be. ----more---- To be fair, happiness is a bit of an abstract concept. And it can be hard to find real-world, concrete things to do to find it. This week we explore a few simple, practical ways to be happy. Join...

096. How to Not Dread the Changing Seasons

September 21, 2023 00:52 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

There are not too many things in life that we can predict. But one thing that we know is coming, a change of season. Summer fades to fall and fall ends in winter. Every year. And it can be easy to focus on what you are losing instead of what you are gaining. ----more---- This week we take a practical look at preparing for the changing season so we can enjoy it more. Come join me as fall arrives. And as always follow the journey to be brave @findingpawnee on Instagram and Finding Pawnee on F...

095. How to Intentionally Build a Positive Attitude

September 13, 2023 06:04 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MB

Ever find yourself hating that co-worker who is just so damn happy all the time? Like nobody is that positive all the time. I hear you. I used to be so annoyed with happy people. Mostly because I was jealous. I wanted to be happy and positive, but that cloud seemed to follow me around. ----more---- Now I realize that positive isn't just something that happens. Well maybe for a select few, but only a few. For the rest of us, it is work. Lots of work done intentionally to develop a positive a...

093. Forgiveness Part 2: Why we don’t forgive W/Barbara Hunt

September 06, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 14.3 MB

Why don't we forgive? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. In part two Barbara Hunt walks us through the reasons we struggle to forgive. ----more---- Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group facilitator. She leads online "Forgiveness ...

092. Forgiveness: An introduction W/Barbara Hunt

September 06, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 18.3 MB

What is forgiveness and why do I need it? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. Barbara Hunt guides us to a better understanding of what forgiveness is and why it is essential. ----more---- Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group faci...

094. Forgiveness Part 3: Is it really so hard? W/ Barbara Hunt

September 06, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.9 MB

Is forgiveness really as hard as we make it? Let's talk forgiveness. Not in the vague out there general way, but let's get down to the practical nitty gritty. In part 3 of our conversation on forgiveness, Barbara helps us see how simple forgiveness can be. ----more---- Barbara J Hunt is a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and bestselling author of “Forgiveness Made Easy”. She has over 30 years of experience in personal and spiritual development as a mentor, coach, and group ...

091. How to Listen to Your Intuition Brave Skills

August 29, 2023 22:39 - 18 minutes - 16.1 MB

We have all been told that we should follow our intuition. Go with your gut! But what no one tells you is how. Or that following your intuition is a skill. Good news, if it is a skill, you can learn it. ----more---- Today we talk about learning how to follow your intuition so you can start living a more authentic life. You don't need outside validation. You can know from the inside out. ----more---- As promised the link for episode 35 Brave Enough to Explore the Resistance. And as always f...

090. Brave Enough to Allow Peace Into Your Life

August 16, 2023 06:04 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

How do you protect your peace? It is a topic that many people are struggling to find answers to. And the first step is to make room for peace in your life. Make a place for peace to be felt and then welcome it when it comes. ----more---- There is also a need to be patient with yourself. You are only human and you will make mistakes. You will be impatient. But that doesn't mean you can't have peace. Just because it isn't there all the time doesn't mean it can't be there more often than not. ...

089. Brave Enough to Invest in Your Health with Rachel Hurmence

August 09, 2023 06:04 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Ready to invest in your health? Today we talk with Rachel who is a functional medicine and holistic health coach that works with a network of clinicians to provide her clients with lab testing, treatment plans, supplement protocols, and health coaching. She works with a wide variety of people who struggle with thyroid conditions, gastrointestinal problems, hormone concerns, or autoimmune conditions.----more---- Rachel has a degree in psychology and studied at the Institute for Integrative N...

088. Brave Enough to Stop Waiting and Start Living

August 02, 2023 17:21 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Are you living or just alive? Sometimes we treat life like it is a waiting area. And we just sit around basically waiting to die. We exist. That's it. Life is empty and meaningless because we are not filling it with things that make our heart happy. ----more---- Today take another lesson from the cutest rescue dog and stop treating our lives like they are over. To run down the street even if it is just for a little ways. And to make time for the things that make us happy. Take a listen and ...

087. Brave Enough to Make A Plan

July 26, 2023 13:45 - 18 minutes - 16.3 MB

This is a three-part brave. First, you have to be honest with yourself about what you want. Decide what you want. That can also be a brave thing to do. Then you have to make an imperfect plan and start moving because there is no perfect plan. 

086. Brave Enough to Believe You can Make it Through the Hard

July 19, 2023 06:04 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Life gets heavy sometimes. Let's be real and honest. It gets hard and it can feel like we are not going to make it through. My life is no exception. It got really heavy this week.----more---- But through the hard, we have to be brave enough to believe we will make it through. That we are strong enough to weather this storm. That things will get better. You are not alone. You can do this. 

085. Brave Enough to Say NO

July 12, 2023 06:04 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

No. It is crazy how two letters can be a whole sentence. And one of the most powerful sentences in our language. There is an amazing power in saying no. In putting up that boundary and sticking to it. ----more---- Today we talk no. And a few of the benefits and results of saying no. Image where your life could go, the things you could say yes to if you said no a little more often. ----more---- Come explore no, and as always follow for more of the journey to brave  @findingpawnee on Instagr...

084. Brave Enough to Reflect and Celebrate How Far You Have Come

July 05, 2023 16:39 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

You are amazing and you need to see that. Take some time to celebrate the progress you are making.   

083. Brave Enough to be Like the Moon

June 28, 2023 14:53 - 19 minutes - 16.9 MB

Let's learn from the moon. She is up there steady and bright waiting to teach us. Today we talk lessons from the moon on being brave, to the sound of crickets singing in the background. ----more---- You are brave. 

082. Brave Enough to Find the Real Problem

June 21, 2023 19:38 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MB

When you set out to fix your problems, do you actually know what they are? I am serious, have you asked the questions to get to the root of the problem? Or are you treating surface symptoms with no result? ----more---- This week we look at asking and then asking again to get down to the real problem. Once we are sure what the problem is then the solutions will be easier to find and more effective.  ----more---- As always follow the journey to be brave on socials @findingpawnee on Instagra...

081. Brave Enough to Make Course Corrections

June 14, 2023 12:12 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

Not all decisions are the same. And often we make one only to realize it wasn't the best choice for our situation, but then we feel stuck. We spent time and effort getting there and changing the direction we are going makes us feel dumb. But the quality of our lives while not ruined, is not what it could be when we stay in the blah instead of shifting the direction we are headed. ----more---- Don't settle for meh when you can have better. It will be a pain but the act of changing is always ...

080. Brave Enough to Own Your Awesome

June 07, 2023 06:08 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

It is time to stand up and be your real amazing self. You have so many talents and gifts that can bless the world. But are you hiding them? ----more---- Today we talk about owning our gifts, our talents, and yes our awesome. You are doing better than you think. You have more skills and talents than you realize. It doesn't do anyone any good for you to bury those talents. You can do some incredible things, and help lots of people if you can get over your own hang-ups.----more----  You are a...

079. Brave Enough to Start Moving

May 31, 2023 06:04 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MB

It is time to stop letting fear win and chase your dreams. You know enough to start. It may not feel like the truth but it is. You know enough, it is ok to learn as you go and you are more capable than you could ever imagine.  ----more---- No one starts as an expert. But no one becomes an expert if they don't start. There will be a dozen reasons to not do something. And there will be a dozen more, better reasons to do it.  ----more---- Start moving toward your dreams. You can do this. Le...

078. Brave Enough to Keep Growing

May 24, 2023 04:31 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Are you getting old or growing older? Are you willing to keep growing regardless of what other people around you are doing? ----more---- Let us discuss this. Time is going to pass no matter what we do, but how we grow and change is up to us. We get to become whoever we want. But becoming requires growth. ----more---- So be intentional and grow. ----more---- As always follow the journey to brave on Instagram @findingpawnee. ----more---- The links I promised episode 070 Brave Enough to Set...

077. Brave Enough to Embrace Joy

May 17, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29 MB

Happy can be scary. And if we have built a pattern of misery it can feel super odd to be happy. To allow ourselves to change and grow. You can do it with some work and by taking some amazing advice. ----more---- Today we have a guest. Mattia Maurée has an amazing story, they come to share how they have learned to be brave enough to embrace joy. Mattia is a composer and coach for those with Autism and ADHD. They have a Podcast called The Longer Road that focuses on struggles with multiple ma...

076. Brave Enough to Step Out From Other People’s Fear

May 10, 2023 06:04 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Fear is something that we all face. And let's face it there is lots to be afraid of in the world. But are you carrying more than you need to? ----more---- In this episode, we talk about fear. More specifically we talk about the difference between our fears, and the fear of others. It may sound crazy but there is a good chance you are living with a fear that isn't really yours. Carrying an unnecessary weight. ----more---- Let's explore fear and see what we can do to face it. Or put it down ...

075. Brave Enough to Stop Thinking of Yourself As Broken

May 03, 2023 06:08 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

Life is hard and it is easy to feel like it has broken you. It is easy to take on the label of broken. But what if we didn't have to accept the label of broken? What if we could decide that just because we feel broken doesn't mean it has to become who we are?  ----more---- Let's talk broken. And the things in life that make us feel that way. But along with that, we will talk about how we can choose to think of ourselves as broken, or as just feeling that way. Because feelings are facts. An...

074. Brave Enough to Show Up As You Are & Do What You Can

April 26, 2023 06:04 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

How often have you not done something because you didn't think you could do it perfectly? If you are anything like me, that is a much higher number than I care to admit. But we all do it. ----more---- We don't do things because we are worried about how they will be received or what we will look like. We just aren't as put together as we would like to be and so we don't show up at all. ----more---- This week we talk about showing up anyway. Even if we don't feel like it. Even if we are dres...

073. Brave Enough to Call Out the King

April 19, 2023 22:11 - 21 minutes - 19 MB

Storytime: let's talk about a famous ship. Famous but for all the wrong reasons. Most of the reasons being that red flags were carefully and collectively ignored. The result, I'm sure you can guess. a Big beautiful brand new ship sitting at the bottom of the sea.  ----more---- But how do we relate this story to us? We aren't ships. Or are we? Today we explore how we can call out those who are pushing an idea or picture that isn't going to work. Even if that person is us.  ----more---- Co...

072. Brave Lessons From A Rescue Dog

April 12, 2023 06:04 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

If you are willing to learn anyone, or anything can teach you. If you are not, well no one can.  ----more---- Learning is a curve and each time we take on something new we have to make our way up that curve to competence. Cue a dog and a much steeper curve than anticipated.  ----more---- This week we take a little different format and learn from my rescue dog. There are lots of little lessons. Take what you need. Leave what you don't.  ----more---- And as always follow me on social for...

071. Brave Enough to See Gold Instead of Weeds

April 05, 2023 06:04 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MB

How do you see the world? Are there fields of gold or fields of weeds?    How we choose to see the world has a huge impact on our lives and our happiness. Some will tell you the world is all weeds and expect you to see just that. But the fact of the matter is you find what you look for. Period.  ----more---- But no worries if you are not naturally a rainbows and sunshine person. You can still shift your perspective and learn to see gold where others see only weeds. It is a brave mindset ...

070. Brave Enough to Set Boundaries with Kristi Modero

March 08, 2023 07:04 - 56 minutes - 38.1 MB

What are boundaries and why do they matter? Today we talk with Kristi and get real honest about the good, bad, and ugly of setting boundaries.  ----more---- If you are struggling to set healthy boundaries with your family or to keep them, then this episode is for you. Kristi shares her story of building boundaries over a long period of time.  ----more---- Listen and realize that you deserve to be treated better, but chances are you will have to teach them how to treat you. Your ripple ef...

069. Brave Enough to Call Out Your Fears by Name

March 01, 2023 07:04 - 19 minutes - 17.1 MB

We all struggle and we all have fears. But what are your struggles? And What are your fears? Can you give them a specific name?  ----more---- It can be hard to find solutions when we are not clear on the problem. Over and over again we try to work through a vague situation and we get frustrated because we can't seem to find a solution that fits.  ----more---- What we really need is to name the problem and then look for the solution. That way we can actually find what we are looking for. ...

068. Brave Enough to Put Yourself First

February 22, 2023 07:04 - 17 minutes - 15 MB

You matter my dear. Do you hear me? You matter and you deserve to be loved and cared for. By others yes but most importantly by you.  ----more---- Let's talk about a brave that is not obvious. The brave that it takes to put yourself first. To take care of yourself first so you can be the best version of you. It's not a loud or flashy brave. But this quiet soft brave is super important.  ----more---- Come join the conversation and see how brave can look like so many things including putti...

067. Brave Enough to Play at Half Speed

February 15, 2023 07:04 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

We all like doing things well. And doing things we are good at. But the process of getting good is not always so enjoyable. How often have you not done something because you didn't want to have to be bad at it?  ----more---- In music and life, we sometimes have to go painfully slow to learn how to do/play something. And when we start later in life (as an adult) we can be super impatient with ourselves and give up before we start.  ----more---- Brave looks like lots of things and one of t...

066. Brave Enough to Be the Wizard

February 08, 2023 07:04 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Ever feel trapped? Like you are stuck in this rat race you didn't choose and no matter what you do you can't find a way out?  ----more---- I have your first step to reclaiming your freedom. And it has nothing to do with your external circumstances. It starts with you, loving and caring for you. But before you say its too simple, remember that most often the simplest solutions are the ones that really work.  ----more---- So join me as we talk freedom, being enough and being our own wizard...

065. Brave Enough to Put the Chicken In the Cup

February 01, 2023 07:04 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MB

What do you want out of life? And what are you willing to do to get there? Are you building the habits that will get you where you want to go?  ----more---- Today we talk goals, more or less. And chickens. Come find out what they have in common.  ----more---- We can learn from anything if we are willing to look for the lesson. And since you likely don't have live poultry at your house, I have collected a lesson from them for you. Come expand your brave. One little cup at a time.  ----mo...

064. Brave Enough to Start Shifting Your Mindset

January 25, 2023 07:04 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Mindset is a huge topic right now. Everyone is talking about it and how to improve and change. And if you are new to the whole idea, it can be more than a little overwhelming. Even if you realize you need to do some work and shift your mindset, where do you start?  ----more---- Today we talk a simple starting point. We talk about ways to start the shift of how we think, in realistic ways that won't overwhelm. Strap in and cozy up to some steps you can take today to move you closer to the p...

063. Brave Enough to Be Open to Possibilities

January 18, 2023 23:48 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Change is hard, and it can be even harder when we refuse to believe that it is possible. One of the greatest things we can do for ourselves is to believe that good things are possible. To make the decision to be open to the good that can and will come.  ----more---- And most of us are not as open-minded as we may think that we are. But that doesn't mean we have to stay that way. Starting isn't as hard as it feels. We just need to be brave and open to the possibilities.  ----more---- Let'...

062. Brave Enough to Set Scary Goals

January 11, 2023 07:04 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

It is that time of year when we make goals for ourselves. And sometimes we have a goal in mind but we never commit to it because, well it's scary. It pushes us out of our lovely little comfort zone. So we do the human thing, let fear drive and play it safe with a smaller, less growth-promoting goal.  ----more---- But here is the question: is that safe goal getting you to where you want to go? Let's be honest. In this episode, we talk about setting goals that stretch us and push us out of o...

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