Conversations with Sara Podcast

Shake Your Worry + Purge Your Past + Cleanse Your Mind with Carla Gasser

This episode we're talking with Author and Speaker Carla Gasser. Her new book Beauty of an Uncluttered Soul is out now and we're chatting about it and how we should focus on not only de-cluttering our homes and life... but our soul too! Description: When the world seems chaotic, extreme, and out of control, we sometimes find ourselves desiring to order and simplify our personal lives, hoping to gain a sense of peace and purpose. Scroll through social media, read bestselling self-help books, or watch any DIY television show, and you will discover there are plenty of ways to transform your home, your body, and your life.But how do we care for our souls?The Bible teaches us how to apply the principles of self-care and minimalism to the clutter within as well. Using the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) as a guide, this nine-week devotional will help you cleanse your soul from the inside out by allowing God's Spirit to come and produce the soul qualities you're longing for.Purge your past. Shake out your worry. Open your heart. Cleanse your mind.Declutter your attitudes.We all want more love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control. Let this book be your guide to the abundant life you've always wanted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollie Strano: People Pleasing + Help for Anxiety + Positive Perspective

This episode we welcome the fabulous Hollie Strano from 3News (WKYC) in Cleveland, Ohio! Hollie is an advocate for mental health awareness and shares her journey with anxiety openly to help others know they're not alone. In this episode we chat about feeling the overcoming need to be "people pleasers", the importance of getting help for anxiety and maintaining a positive perspective in life. Hollie is always smiling and inspiring others.... You will see this on television, hear it on the radio, and throughout her social media. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. Read her full bio here. Also, find out more about this episodes sponsor DaisyCake Cake Pops here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie F. Downs: Benefits of Scheduling Fun + Why You Need A Hobby

Annie F. Downs is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. She hosts the popular “That Sounds Fun” podcast and has written multiple bestselling books including “100 Days to Brave” and “Remember God.” Her latest book, “That Sounds Fun,” is out now wherever books are sold. On today’s episode, I talk to Annie about her new book, practicals ways to have "fun", and why it is so important to carve time out in our schedule for things you love, and why you need a hobby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke from For King and Country: Hope + Starting Again + New Song!

Today on this bonus episode, we have Luke Smallbone from the Grammy Award-winning duo For King and Country! We talk about.... Their new remix of their song "AMEN" featuring Lecrae and Tony Williams. They're boldly kicking off 2021 with this "Reborn Remix" Proclaiming HOPE in your life Why is HOPE so imperative in the time we're in right now We'll play the new song at the end of the episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moving Forward +Uncomfortable Conversations + Tip for Focusing on Your Theme Word All Year Long with Andrea Vecchio

In this episode, I welcome Author, Speaker, Emmy® Award-Nominated Journalist Andrea Vecchio! We chat about the following... How do you bounce back in life after a set back? How do you keep moving forward? Positive Self-Image Focusing on your "word of the year" all year long. Andrea gives an amazing tip to focus on your word for each month of the year! How to utilize the "Power of Human Connection with Uncomfortable Conversations". Here is the link to watch Andrea's full Ted Talk on this topic. About Andrea: Andrea Vecchio is the CEO of Pisces Rising Media, TEDx Speaker, Emmy® nominated journalist, interviewer, and published author. She spent almost two decades years of her career as a television broadcaster; working at the ABC and NBC affiliates in Cleveland, Ohio. Andrea traveled the world interviewing many of Hollywood’s elite; including Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jane Fonda, Robert DeNiro, Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep, Robin Williams, Kate Hudson, Matt Damon, Halle Berry and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goals + Life Lessons +Self-Care + with Natalie Herbick

For the first episode of 2021, my dear friend Natalie Herbick from Fox 8 Cleveland joins me! We dive into chatting about goals for 2021, life lessons, and self-care we're working on. We also talk about enneagrams! If you're not familiar, it's a personality that I love using. You can really learn a lot about yourself. You can find out what enneagram you are for free online or using an app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Not Over: Leaving Behind Disappointment and Learning to Dream Again with Joshua Gagnon

My guest this episode is Joshua Gagnon, founding and lead pastor of Next Level Church, a multisite church with locations throughout the east coast. His book "It's Not Over" is wonderful and is available now. We're talking about leaving behind disappointment and learning to dream again. As children, we dream of someday being a superhero or an astronaut, a parent, a business-owner, an actress or a sports star. The more outrageous the dream, the more sure we are that it will happen! Yet as we mature, hardships, hurts, and failures chip away at our dreams. Our past longings can seem like the naive wishes of childhood instead of the foundation of a life we were meant to live. In It’s Not Over, Pastor Joshua Gagnon reminds us that we were born to live a life filled with hope, ambitions, and excitement. In fact, our hopes and dreams have the power to shape our lives. Join Joshua in discovering the answers to these questions and many more… Topics we'll discuss: Why do you think so many people have a hard time living with hope and chasing their dreams? What are some characteristics of a dream that is worth chasing? How do you recommend people overcome the discouragement they have experienced in the past? How does someone’s dream life impact their prayer life? Connect and learn more about Josh at www.joshuaganon.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Collier: A Greater Story (Our Place in God’s Plan!)

So thrilled to have Sam Collier join us today! Sam is an amazing speaker and just released his new book "A Greater Story"! You can order your copy now wherever books are sold. In this episode we'll talk about... Understanding how trials in life always serve a greater purpose. How to keep looking to God in faith even when we feel forgotten. God is always writing a greater story "If you’re in the middle of a challenging time and long to know that God is working through it, Sam’s story will teach you how to see the big picture, even when there are pieces missing." - A Greater Story About Sam: Sam Collier is a pastor, speaker, writer, and host of the A Greater Story with Sam Collier TV show and radio podcast. He is a speaker and host at North Point Ministries, founded by Andy Stanley, and he also communicates nationally and internationally as a speaker and contributor to the ReThink Group, Orange Network, Orange Tour, Alpha International Leadership Conference, Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit, Culture Conference, and more. He has also been interviewed on numerous TV shows, podcasts, and radio programs. Collier lives with his wife, Toni, and their daughter in Atlanta, Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roads Trip Ideas, RV Vacations, and Disney World Tips!

This episode welcomes Melanie Novak from "Lend Me Your Ears"! (Find her on YouTube and Facebook for all things Disney!) She's not only a Disney expert, but spent a year traveling the country with her family in an RV! She's been to 38 states in the RV and has some great ideas for some awesome road destinations. Plus, all your questions answered about taking an RV vacation. And of course, she has Disney tips for you too! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hormones and Your Health with Jerrica Sweetnich, ND!

This week we're diving into learning about our hormones ladies! I've asked naturopathic doctor Jerrica Sweetnich to join me in this episode to share more about how we can balance our hormones for our health and finally conquer those cramps and beat the monthly moodiness! In this episode we'll discuss Myths or misconceptions about women's periods Birth Control: What are some of the downsides to the pill? What are other options? Does alcohol affect our hormones? How does gut health connect to our hormones? How does stress affect our hormones? You can find Jerrica on instagram @JsweetnichND or at Revitilze Hope you enjoy. Thank you listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.