Beautiful Shifts

Whitney Garn: First year college student trains for and runs the New York City Marathon

Whitney shares how she previously had no experience or interest in long distance running, but when the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run the New York City Marathon with her dad came about she decided to go for it. She shares the challenges of training while moving away to college, combating self doubt, and the mindsets she learned and perspectives she gained through running and doing hard things.
 
She takes us to the day of the marathon where she describes the incredible energy and unity of the race from the runners to the fans to the city as a whole. Whitney is Shantil's daughter so we get her perspective throughout, making this an extra fun episode!
 
Whitney is 18 years old and currently a student at Utah State University. A lifelong soccer player and 6A state soccer champ her senior year of high school, she graduated this year and began marathon training during the time she was transitioning to college. She loves all things music, sports, and outdoors, and has a love and talent for videography/photography. More recently she is also now a runner! 
 
Whitney is on Instagram @whitneygarn and Tik Tok @whitneygarn.
She has a videography business creating videos for weddings, parties, and other special events @whitneyjaefilmz. Contact her with videography questions/needs!
 
Find Beautiful Shifts on Facebook and Instagram @beautifulshifts_podcast. Thanks for listening!
 
 

Gratitude & Podcast Highlights

With Thanksgiving around the corner we discuss some thoughts on gratitude, including the benefits of gratitude, the importance of it when life is hard, and what some of our favorite authors have said about it.
 
Speaking of gratitude, we're so grateful for our guests that have been on the podcast so far! We give a short highlight of each and hope new listeners will go back and listen to our previous episodes as they've each been so inspiring in their own way.
 
Thanks so much for listening! 
 
Find Beautiful Shifts on Facebook & Instagram @beautifulshifts_podcast

Richard Ostler: Embracing LGBTQ individuals while serving as a LDS bishop and creating more understanding, inclusion and love

Richard shares how when serving as a LDS bishop in a YSA (young single adult) congregation with LGBTQ members he had a strong spiritual experience leading him to set aside past assumptions and do better. He committed to listening, learning from, and loving these individuals and others with unique roads. Richard discusses creating safe spaces in our homes and church communities, mitigating shame, being open and curious, and ministering as Jesus would. 
 
Richard speaks in church settings about how to fully embrace LGBTQ individuals, see their gifts and contributions, and better understand their unique road. He is the host of the Listen, Learn & Love podcast which provides a platform for Latter-day Saints to share stories on many topics. Richard is the author of two books - Listen Learn & Love: Embracing LGBTQ Latter-day Saints, and Listen Learn & Love: Improving Latter-day Saint Culture - both available at Deseret Book and Amazon. He is also the author of two Ensign Articles. 
 
In addition to serving as a LDS bishop, he has served as a stake young men’s president, high counselor, ward mission leader, and currently serves as a temple worker. Richard has a BS from the University of Utah and an MBA from Brigham Young University, and is a small business owner. He and his wife Sheila live in Salt Lake City, Utah, and have six children and three grandchildren.
 
Visit Richard online at listenlearnandlove.org & papaostler.comFind him on Instagram @papa_ostler & Facebook: Richard OstlerPodcast: Listen Learn & Love Podcast with Richard Ostler
 
 

Jessica Chase: Female entrepreneur and mom of three shares on starting her business and keeping a healthy mindset through life shifts

Jessica shares some challenging involuntary shifts that happened earlier in her life leading to the recent voluntary shift of starting her own business. As a female entrepreneur and mom of three she bravely went out on her own around the time Covid hit. Jessica radiates positivity and passion, sharing thoughts on keeping a productive and healthy mindset, which can be applied to many areas of life. 
Jessica is a business owner of an agency called Above The Fold that specializes in programmatic advertising, helping advertisers run highly targeted ads across all forms of technology. She has an undergraduate degree and MBA from Westminster College and has worked in advertising for 18 years. Jessica loves the study of religion, meditation, and is a big fan of reggae music and the the themes that run through it - positivity, peace, unity and love. 
You can find her company online at getabovethefold.com and on instagram @getabovethefold.
Jessica can be found on Linked In (Jessica Chase) and on instagram @__jesschase
Book recommendations from Jessica:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey
Brene Brown and her books

Carrie Butler: Surviving and overcoming a deep addiction to prescription drugs - a life of ashes restored to beauty, even better than before

Carrie shares her story of surviving and overcoming a deep addiction to prescription drugs. While her story is one of great loss it is also one of incredible strength and resilience. Carrie exemplifies turning weaknesses into strengths, accepting that we aren’t meant to be perfect, and that through our flaws we can connect and heal together. As a survivor of the opioid epidemic she aims to help others gain hope, healing and understanding for themselves, friends and loved ones. 
Carrie is a mother of four and a grandmother. She is a licensed Realtor and Director of Growth at Keller Williams Home Hub. Carrie can be found on Facebook (Carrie Butler) and Instagram @carrie.butler.76. You can also reach out to her over email. She would love to help others connect with support and resources for addiction and recovery carrie.butler@kw.com.

Jackie Culley: A mother’s story of supporting her son through battling cancer, and the Christmas charity for cancer families she organized in his memory

Jackie shares how her son Riley, at age 17, was diagnosed with cancer, and the years following where he fought the illness with Jackie loving and supporting him each step of the way. Jackie's story is touching and powerful as she shares with us lessons she has learned through her experiences.
Six years ago Jackie, with Riley's help and natural eagerness to help others in need, organized a charity to give back to families affected by cancer at Christmas time. In loving memory of Riley, Jackie has grown the organization over the years, now known as Christmas for Cancer Families. Earlier this year it became an official non-profit organization. This will be their sixth year giving back to families affected by cancer organizing home makeovers, sub for Santas, and sending families on vacations.
Jackie is an interior designer and the owner of Jackie Culley Design. She has taught group fitness for 20 years and opened her own yoga studio in 2016. Jackie is the owner and founder of Christmas for Cancer Families and plans to continue to expand the organization's reach.
Get involved in giving back and supporting Jackie and Christmas for Cancer Families: www.christmasforcancerfamilies.org
Find Jackie on instagram @jackieculley & @christmasforcancerfamilies
Book recommendations from Jackie:
Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl
The Choice, Dr. Edith Eva Eger
The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom
Letting Go, David R. Hawkins
 

Kami Banks: Nutrition and triathlon coach on grief, healing and carrying on a legacy - How the bittersweet passing of her mom led to helping others reach beyond their comfort zone

Kami shares the experience of learning her mom, the healthiest person she knew, was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Loosing her mom was bittersweet as it led Kami to focus on carrying on her memory and the things she had taught her. Kami began to share her voice with others in a way her mom no longer could. 
Kami is a high-level athlete and has competed in the Ironman world championship in Kona, Hawaii. She is a certified triathlon, life and weight coach, and shares how our challenges can help us grow into the people we want to become, and much more.
Find Kami online http://linktr.ee/kamibanks
On Instagram @kamibankscoaching
Kelsey's chocolates www.kelsiskitchen.com
 
 

Ryan Smart: The Other Side of Fear - Leaving career in corporate America to start an interior design firm, and other life lessons

Ryan shares his story of leaving corporate America to start his own interior design firm, Smart Studio Designs, even when he felt it was risky and too late. Ryan has lived in a variety of places introducing him to people and cultures that have shaped who he has become today. His story is sprinkled with interesting and important life lessons he has learned along the way, including seeking help for anxiety when needed.
Ryan helps us see the reward is in the journey, that we can look back and find beauty in our individual paths, and that fear is normal, but not to miss out on what the other side of fear has to offer.   
Ryan's design firm: www.smartstudiodesigns.com
Find Ryan and his work on Instagram @smartstudiodesigns
Book recommendations from Ryan:
Siddhartha, Hermann Hesse
Choose Possibility, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy
 

Kari Montgomery: Think Twice - A survivor, birth mother, entrepreneur, and advocate’s story of healing and hope

Kari shares her story as a survivor of a suicide attempt as a teen, and the transition, healing and hope that has come as she has learned mental health tools and grown into adulthood. Kari is Shantil's sister, so she is an extra special guest to kick off the podcast with!
As teen suicide rates continue to be on the rise, Kari shares that if she can help at least one person think twice, that gives her all the motivation she needs to share her story.
You can reach Kari here:
Kari's website: thinktwicebykari.com
Kari's instagram @kari.salon.aries
Recommendations from Kari:
Books: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Introducing Beautiful Shifts

We are Lindsay and Shantil - two friends that love good conversation, connection, and expanding our view of the human experience. In this episode we will explain the idea behind the podcast and how we will be exploring the extraordinary transitions of those we have the opportunity to talk with. We hope you will join us on this journey exploring life’s Beautiful Shifts, as we learn and grow together.