Jillian

70: Rewriting the Narrative: Healing from Trauma with Gabi Ruth

Beginning a journey of healing and self-discovery can be a powerful experience that leads to a life of purpose and fulfillment. In this episode, Jillian talks to Gabi Ruth. Gabi is an author, speaker, coach, and host of the Pain to Passion Live podcast. As a complex trauma survivor and “trauma mama,” she’s spent years…

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69: Living Long & Stress-Free: Grandma’s 105th Birthday

Join Jillian and Michael, as they celebrate their grandmother’s 105th birthday and discuss the importance of reducing stress in order to live a long and fulfilling life. Drawing on their grandmother’s advice to “live one day at a time and don’t stress the small stuff,” they introduce a technique from the Heart Math Institute to…

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68: Prioritizing Self-Care: A Journey with Melissa Lynne Ashton

“I realized that it was not working for me and something had to give or I was going to get in a fetal position and never come out.” This podcast episode discusses the importance of taking care of oneself in order to be able to show up well in all roles in life. Jillian and…

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67: Unlocking Your Heart’s Power

Jillian Riddell is embarking on a new project to teach people how to connect with their heart in a science-based way! This podcast episode explores the power of energy and how it can be used to attract positive things into one’s life. Mike and Jillian discuss how to reignite one’s heart on a daily basis…

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66: Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in High Stress Professions with Andrew Douglas

Beginning with a traumatic call involving a premature baby, Jillian speaks with Andrew Douglas, co-founder of Siento, a stigma-free mobile application platform designed to help first responders and professionals in high-stress industries. He explains the stigma around mental health in first responders, military, and other highly trained professions. They discuss how leaders need to start…

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65: Connections That Transform: The Power of Shared Experiences and Personal Growth

Mike and Jillian Riddell discuss the power of communication, prayer, and commitment in a marriage, as well as the testimony of Lloyd Riddell and the power of being vulnerable. They encountered an elderly couple on a flight who had been married for 65 years and shared their top ten list for marriage, which included never…

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64: Crohn’s Disease: A Journey of Resilience with Dan Stowell

Living with Crohn’s disease is an invisible illness that can be incredibly difficult to manage. It can be isolating, and people with Crohn’s often feel self-conscious and try to hide their condition. Dan Stowell is a Crohn’s survivor who has managed his condition through diet and lifestyle changes. In this captivating episode, Jillian and Dan…

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63: Handling Rejection in Life and Love

Rejection can be tough in both personal and professional life but can also be a significant part of success. Listen, as Jillian and Michael share their personal experiences and suggest ways to handle rejection with grace. They discuss the importance of not carrying emotional baggage from work to personal life and how to form emotional…

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62: Thriving Against the Odds: Building Resilience and Seizing Life’s Opportunities with Amberly Lago

Join Jillian as she talks with Amberly Lago, resilience coach, TEDx speaker, and author. They discuss challenges, including overcoming childhood sexual abuse, and how Amberly has turned adversity into opportunity. They highlight taking care of oneself, overcoming trauma, and facing physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Amberly emphasizes the Pacer framework, which stands for perspective, acceptance,…

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61: Breaking the Routine: Why Traveling Together is Essential

Join Jillian and Michael, as they share their honeymoon experience and how they found a balance between couple trips and family trips. They highlight how traveling as a couple can nurture the relationship, provide an opportunity to rediscover shared interests, and create shared memories. “Going on adventures is so good for our overall well-being. These…

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