Balance: the Brain-Gut Connection and the Secret of Mental Health

Sparking Wholeness’ Erin Kerry coaches us to restore balance in our lives. But how do we bring together our body, brain, and emotions in a healthy way? Personally, I always want more time and energy for my real priorities.  Obviously, stress and anxiety can sneak...

Gratitude, the Search for Wisdom, and Personal Conversation with Ellen Krafve Trant

Here’s a shout out to Sylvia, some new Fort Worth friends, and the ladies of The Women’s Club Provarsu. This week we’re celebrating blessings with heartfelt gratitude. Guess what? YOU are one of my blessings!  Big news. In 2020, Fireside Talk Radio...

Next Step: Creating the Right Conversations with Your Daughter

How do we keep our daughter’s hearts and souls safe in this crazy world? There’s hope for parents, according to Connections Expert DeeDee Lake. What’s the next step for teenage girls?  We face so much destruction and depression today. How do we create the right...

The Big P, “Porn Addiction”: Fighting for Love and Intimacy with Rosie MaKinney

Rosie’s book deserves a place on everyone’s shelf. Your friends will thank you for sharing it! Ironically, if I tell you today’s topic is “porn addiction,” without quotation marks, my website may end up in SEO jail. If I go offline next week, you’ll know...

Motherhood: Encouraging Yourself in a Hands Full Life with Brooke Frick

Brooke and her hubby take a break with their five active kiddos. JessicaBowersPhotography.com “I didn’t expect it would be so hard,” Brooke Frick says and we break into giddy laughter. You can see why I love this authentic friend so much. Motherhood is one thing....

True Grit: Teaching Kids Fearlessness in the Face of Failure

We’re dedicating today’s blog to William Krafve, the biggest John Wayne and Davy Crockett fan ever True Grit isn’t about being extra brave or stubborn. Okay, maybe it’s a little bit of raw stubbornness. But, true grit is really about being fearless in the face of...