This Topical Life

"R" is For Resilience

I am not lying when I say Roxy McDermott is the jackpot of life experience. If anyone could walk away from life living as a true victim of circumstance, it could be Roxy. Instead, she walks a different path. From abuse, to her mom's murder, to having next to nothing, and so much more, she manages to climb out of a victim mentality and into something far greater than she could have ever imagined for herself. Roxy, I am so privelaged to have met you and to have had this conversation with you. I learned so much!

From Hell to Hope

Dawn Emerson and I recorded LIVE! 

Dawn and I met in Montana and I'm thankful our paths crossed. Dawn has been through some tremendous hardship and has no plans on giving up on the hope that carried her through.  What she has been through is heartbreaking and hard to even wrap my head around to be honest. Dawn has a HUGE heart and she is spreading the love where all the darkness lives. Thanks Dawn for your bravery AND going live with me. 

Elements of Life to Live By

Hayden Olson found himself at a place in his life where he just couldn't keep up with life demands and was at a constant state of searching for true fulfillment. Hayden was living what most would want for their dream life. Great job, awesome wife, thriving kids, and waterfront views. Then, things took a wild turn. Hayden walks us through his life transformation and the birth of "Element Fitness" and so much more. Hayden and his wife, Lauren, are truly inspiring and are examples of living life through the wild adventure of having Faith. Thanks Hayden!!!! 

Summer Love With Summer Moon

Summer Moon is her name and we can all agree it's fantastic. Summer is a young mom who I had the pleasure meeting online.  After some brief conversation in person we decided we had a lot in common. I asked her if she would come talk to all of us on the podcast. Summer is awesome! We cover the loss of a house, raising babies, careers and life in general. One thing I learned from Summer is living life to the fullest means sacrifice and growth. Thanks Summer! 

Overcoming Relationship Abuse-Part 3

Lyndsey McDonald and I wrap up the 3 part series of relationship abuse. We cover many things, but one area that we focused on was helping kids deal with the wreckage of relationship abuse. Lyndsey continues to blow my mind with how much knowledge (not to mention experience) she has in the arena of abuse.  If we haven't covered all you need to know Lyndsey wants you to know that she is 1000% accessible. www.LyndseyMcDonald.com Lyndsey has a heart of pure GOLD and I'm so grateful our paths crossed.

Overcoming Relationship Abuse-Part 2

Lyndsey and I tackle the ugly word, "Grief." In loss of a relationship or a death, grief remains the same. We both talk about our experience in loss and exchange some helpful advice. Thanks Lyndsey for being you! Lyndsey has a website! Check her out! www.LyndseyMcDonald.com 

Overcoming Relationship Abuse -Part 1

Lyndsey McDonald has a heart of gold. Her dedication to helping people in abusive relationships is truly awe-inspiring.  Lyndsey's personal story is, unfortunatly, not uncommon. She is now an expert (in my opinion) of relationship abuse. In this part 1 of a 3 part series, Lyndsey unveils what an abusive relationship looks like and all the information in between. Thanks Lyndsey, for your heart.

Upstream Out of Mormonism

The title says it all.

Melody Aanderud and I sit down and discuss the pivotal points in her life journey where she discovers that the Mormon religion was not where her heart was leading her. In November of 2018 (not even a year ago) Melody made a courageous step leaving the Mormon church despite her very deep generational roots in the       Mormonism faith. As one can imagine it has not been easy. She and her family are handling the transition with tremendous grace and are on a new path of finding their truth.  A huge thanks to Melody for being vulnerable to us all in her new transition. I hope you are encouraged by her bravery and courageous heart. I know I am! Thanks so much Melody! 

The Camera Hands of Bill Jack Waterman

Get excited!!! You are about to learn the untold secret of Bill Jack Waterman and it will warm your heart like it did mine. Bill Jack is becoming a well known citizen of West Linn Oregon for the kindest of reasons. He posts his photography to a local social media website everyday or most days in hopes to bring joy to others.  Listen to Bill talk about his life behind the camera and what keeps him going. You will be blown away by his perseverance in life. Thankyou Bill Jack for being open to come sit and talk with me! 

A Miraculous Healing From Childhhood Abuse

Remember this name "Alicia Coats." Why you ask? It's because her story could be a book or a "Dateline" special which is not an exaggeration. Alicia has not shared her story with many people which makes this episode extra special for you, because, you are the few of the first people that actually get to listen to it. Alicia is nothing short of incredible and I'm beyond blessed to have her as my friend.