Conversations with Sara Podcast

My friend Carla Gasser joins me to talk about finding your best colors, building clothing capsules and inside out beauty.  Carla is an author, speaker, and a certified color analysis and style consultant. We chat about dressing confidently in our best colors, discovering our style, how to declutter our closets to save time and money, and loving the body God gave us!  You can find more about Carla here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey! I'm back this week with another solo episode.... talking about favorite streaming shows a little, plus some great stuff I found online this past week that I think you'll love!  #1 Skill You Should Know from a Brain Surgeon (@Lewishowes) Green Flags vs. Red Flags (Ann Wilson's New Song Red Flag, plus a what's a green Flag from Instagram post from @simon.nicolaas Also, sharing some new music you have to know about to make your day!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I'm highlighting the positive. I'm sharing different ways to reframe your thoughts and have a better day! I'm sharing one of my favorite "I GET TO" quotes and how it's helped me, plus different ways to bring negative phrases into positive ones, a question to ask to help avoid arguments, and 3 questions to ask yourself to avoid buyers remorse.  Resources:  Reframing Words Video (Simon Sinek) How to Avoid Regretting a Purchase   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, with my friend Colleen Ryan we dive into the excitement and benefits of meeting new people. From the thrill of making a new friend to the potential for learning and growth, we explore the many ways that connecting with others can bring joy to our lives. We also talk about the fun and fast-paced game of pickleball and how it can be a great way to meet new people and stay active!! And to round out the episode, we discuss the power of generosity and share tips and ideas for ways to be generous in our daily lives. Colleen shares her story of giving her kidney to a stranger and others ways to be generous every day. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle, try a new sport, or make a positive impact in the world, this episode is sure to inspire and uplift. Here's a few things we referenced...  The Generosity Habit by Matthew Kelly  The 5 stages of pickleball from The Holderness Family See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you suffer from sleep or insomnia issues you're not alone. Per the Cleveland Clinic, sleep disorders affect up to 70 million Americans every year. Joining me today to share solutions to sleep better and overcome insomnia is Dr. Shane Creado from Amen Clinics. He is a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician. He did an undergraduate degree in physical therapy, and went on to do an MD, graduating at the top of his class, and received the gold medal for obtaining Honors in every subject in medical school.  In this episode we'll discuss How do you know if you have "insomnia"?  Tips to sleep you probably don't know about Why you shouldn't give kids melatonin Should you eat before bed?  Is it ok to take medication to help you sleep?  Is there a best sleep schedule?  How to get better sleep as you age (women's hormones, etc.)  Difficult thoughts and feelings... and how they can impact your sleep See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live life to the fullest. Nobody wants to look back on a disappointing, unfulfilled life. Why then are so many of us dissatisfied despite our goals and continual striving? In Don’t Miss Your Life, Aaron Tredway reveals we’re aimed at the wrong target: success. Despite our pursuit of something more, we are stuck chasing our idea of success instead of true significance. But we don’t have to be rich or famous to lead a life of meaning in God’s kingdom. My pastor, friend... and author Aaron Treadway joins me today!  He is Vice President of Ambassadors Football International, former professional soccer player, and world traveler.  In his new book, "Don't Miss Your Life",  Aaron shares his personal discovery of the secret to significance and invites you to live the life God created you for. Learn to recognize the exhausting emptiness of pursuing success, find liberation from a life without purpose, pursue God’s glory instead of unrewarding self-focus, and choose significance over success one step at a time. You were made for a meaningful, deeply fulfilling life, and you can achieve just that. Fellowship City Church service referenced in podcast here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie, Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California and author of more than 70 books joins me to talk about his new book.... Lennon, Dylan, Alice and Jesus! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do on a daily basis to maintain your relationship with God? I share my thoughts, along with sharing a story of why we're not lucky, we're blessed!! And I talk with Grammy Award Winner Artist and Pastor CeCe Winans! What does she do on a daily basis to maintain her relationship with God? What's on her heart with all the struggles in the world? (This was an interview where my co-host Len had originally joined me - full interview is on our facebook page) CeCe Winans is coming to concert Friday, March 25th, 2022! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the episode today, Pastor Louie Giglio joins us. My co-host on the morning show Len joins us as this was previously recorded for our morning show. Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table is Pastor Giglio's new book we'll be discussing in this episode. Hope you enjoy!! Discover how to break free from the chains of negative thinking and experience true freedom from unhealthy thoughts and emotions. The Enemy is constantly seeking to fill your mind with destructive and harmful thoughts—whether of fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, envy. . . . It’s all too easy for Satan to manipulate his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and Jesus, and to try making himself at home in your mind. It’s an ongoing battle, but one you can win! In Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio shares practical ways to overcome the Enemy’s lies and instead find peace and security in any challenging circumstance or situation. By drawing from Psalm 23 as a framework, he offers biblical insight on how to . . . Cancel the lies that will wreck your life. Take empowering steps to live fully alive in Christ. Stop the spiral of shame, temptation, and insecurity. Restore peace and rest in your life. Embrace the true purpose behind your journey through challenging circumstances. Break free from the endless cycle of destructive thinking. You can find freedom from the war inside your mind—if you allow Jesus, the Good Shepherd, to lead the battle. Learn how to find encouragement, hope, and strength no matter what valleys you face. It’s time to reject the lies and listen to the truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From good to best: Learning to pivot and embrace change with Amy Hafner In this episode, Amy shares her journey of navigating changes in her life to now leading other women in their relationship with Christ. Amy is married to former Cleveland Indians slugger Travis Hafner! Near the end of his playing career thanks to some teammates and their wives, Travis and Amy began to explore faith and a relationship with Christ. This journey led to transformation of their lives, family, marriage and purpose in life. They have 3 amazing boys and reside in Tampa, Florida... spending time in Cleveland each summer! In this episode we'll talk about... 1. What questions do you ask yourself before taking a big pivot life? Sometimes it's forced, but sometimes... it's a leap of faith! 2. How do you shift and put your FAITH at the top of your priorities in life? 3. Who we allow in our "bubble" - it's important. Boundaries... How important is that? What does that look like? 4. Pivot your health: Taking control of your health You can find and follow Amy on Instagram @organicamy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.