Beautiful Shifts

Think Twice with KARI MONTGOMERY

Today we have our first re-release of the summer, our episode with Shantil's sister Kari, which was also our very first episode! Kari shares about being a survivor of a suicide attempt as a teen, being a birth mother, an entrepreneur, and the healing and hope she has experienced as she has learned mental health tools and grown into adulthood. Kari shares how the theme "think twice" relates to her life in this uplifting and inspiring story. 
 
Learn more about Kari's story on her blog here. 
 
Find Kari on Instagram @kari.w.montgomery
 
Book recommendations from Kari: 
The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle
Untamed, Glennon Doyle
Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod
 

Season Two Highlights & WRAP UP!

Our last episode of Season Two! Today we have a fun conversation highlighting episodes and topics we've had this season, talk about plans for the podcast over the summer, and what we have in the works for Season Three. We also share the top five listened-to episodes of the season and touch on our purpose for the podcast. 
 
We're so grateful to our guests who were on this Season! We had so many great conversation and are so appreciative of their willingness and vulnerability in sharing their stories. 
 
We also want to thank our listeners for your support! We are so grateful for each of you and that you continue to find beauty with us through these open, connecting conversation's on life's transitions and shifts.
 
We're already looking forward to upcoming guests we have for Season Three and are excited to share them with you! We hope you have a wonderful summer and look forward to resuming in August.  
 

LDS Faith Transition and Reframing Values and Spirituality with TAMARA JACOBS

Today we are joined by Tamara Jacobs, one of Lindsay's closest lifelong friends! In this thoughtful conversation Tamara shares about her LDS faith transition including her experience growing up in the church, what led to her faith transition, and how she has reframed and rebuilt values and spirituality. Tamara shares aspects of deconstructing that were pivotal for her personally as well as in raising her children, and helpful perspectives on reframing values and spirituality after such a big life shift.
 
Tamara has a beautiful way with words in this heartfelt, vulnerable conversation. We know her insights will help many people going through similar transitions, and in bridging understanding. Thank you, Tamara, for coming on Beautiful Shifts and sharing your story! 
 
Tamara is a wife, mother of four, and is an intervention aide at an elementary school. She loves to read, write, go on walks, and enjoys music and creativity. 
 
Find Tamara on Instagram @tammykae84 where she shares fun tidbits of her life, books she's reading, and creative inspiration. 
 
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How Living the Unexpected Life & Learning From Failures Can Lead to Reaching our Potential with LMFT HEATHER SEVERN CALLISTER

Today we have such a fun, meaningful conversation with Heather as she shares how tulips, cake, and basketball shoes relate to her story and the theme of living the unexpected life and learning from failures. Heather shares about her son who has down syndrome and autism, is tube fed, non-verbal, and medically complex, and how each of us will have times we're living the unexpected and what that can lead to. She shares her perspective on failure and taking risks and how these work into different parts of her experiences. 
 
Heather is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Relationship Coach and has been counceling clients since 2004. Her passion is to help others reprogram their mindset to reach their potential. She currently lives with her family in Salt Lake City, Utah, and considers herself a cake baking nerd, loves to karaoke with her family, and loves basketball.
 
We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and are excited for you to hear from Heather and learn from her perspectives! 
 
Find Heather on Instagram @heather_coach. Find her therapy practice www.skylightcounseling.com and her coaching business www.alignthesoul.com. 
 
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Understanding Family with Borderline Personality Disorder, Overcoming Mental Health Struggles, and the Importance of Social Health for Our Youth with LMFT David Kozlowski

We're so excited to have David Kozlowski from the OG Therapy Podcast and Light the Fight Podcast with us! Today David begins by sharing his personal story of growing up with family members with Borderline Personality Disorder, how he experienced multiple concussions and a suicide attempt while playing football at the University of Utah, and facing his own mental health struggles which led to pursuing a master's in counseling psychology and a desire to help others. David has become an expert in his field and has worked with kids, teens, and families in mental health for over 25 years, specializing in working with teens. He shares how the youth he worked with helped come up with the term Social Health, how he created the first Social Health Curriculum for Herriman High School (Utah), and how strengthening social health is key to strengthening mental health for our youth. He shares about his new book Youth of the Nation, how it focuses on Social Health and can help parents, educators, and anyone who has interest in supporting the mental health of young people. 
 
Find David's book here on Amazon. 
Find David & his podcast on Instagram @david_kozlowski_
Find David's website here. 
 
David was born and raised in Carlsbad, California. He has been a crisis counselor, behavioral specialist, and has a private practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in helping families, kids, teens and young adults. He is the host of OG Therapy Podcast and has a Ted Talk on parent-teen relationships. He is the creator and one of the teachers at Herriman High School of the first Social Health Curriculum. David gives social health presentations and trainings to schools, communities and businesses and teaches them social health tools to improve their mental health. 
 
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Parenting Transitions, Why We Love the Good Inside Method & Parenting Episode Highlights

Today it's just us, chatting about parenting! We start by talking about some parenting transitions in our own lives. Then we chat about Dr. Becky Kennedy and her book Good Inside, why we love this parenting method, and some helpful tips we've taken away from her book and the ideas she shares. We wrap up by highlighting guests we've had on this season who have talked about different parenting transitions and give highlights from their episodes. 
 
We loved talking about parenting and kids and some of the helpful things we've learned along the way, and from our awesome guests! 
 
Thanks for listening!
 
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Neurodiverse Parenting Journey with MARGARET WEBB

Today we are joined by Margaret who shares her story of parenting her son who is neurodiverse and on the autism spectrum. She shares lessons she learned that changed the way she was experiencing parenting and her relationships with her son, husband, and herself. We discuss letting go of judgment in parenting, following our intuition, helpful strategies, and finding peace, growth, and joy in the parenting journey. 
 
We really loved and valued this conversation and feel so lucky we were able to connect with Margaret and hear her story and expertise! She is a wonderful person and we loved getting to know her. 
 
Margaret is a former elementary school teacher and has been a parent coach for 12 years with many certifications and trainings. She recently released her first book "A Hero's Journey in Parenting" (available on Amazon) and has a telecourse "Parenting the Child You Didn't Expect While You Were Expecting" that has helped hundreds of parents. She is also the lead parent coach for the "Differently Wired" club since its inception. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, 20 year old son, and three Jack Russell Terriers. 
 
Thank you again, Margaret, for coming on Beautiful Shifts!
 
Find Margaret on Instagram @margaretwebbparentcoach
Facebook: Margaret Webb (personal) & Margaret Webb Life Coach (business)
Margaret's book on Amazon: A Hero's Journey In Parenting
 
In the intro of this episode we talk about Shantil's son Payton's Instagram page where he shares fun and creative reviews of Crumbl cookies from the perspective of his bike, the Zebra Cruiser. 
Find Payton's account @zebra_striper22 for Crumbl reviews and other fun content!
 
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Raising, Loving and Advocating for Her Son with RACHEL BARKER

Rachel is a wife of 30 years, mother of five children, and has two beautiful grandchildren. Today Rachel shares the touching story of adopting her son Noah, who is now 13, and what it has been like raising a Black son in Utah. She shares about the gift of adoption, the delightful person Noah is, and is honest and vulnerable about some of the challenges that have come with racism they have experienced. Rachel does a wonderful job addressing the delicate topic as she shares her experiences and perspectives.
 
Rachel has been a motivational speaker for over 20 years using experience she's gained in the nutrition industry and obstacles in life, and considers her life's work using her voice for good and encouraging others to do the same. Rachel created an annual non-profit formal event called The Galentine's Gala where women from all over Utah gather to honor carefully selected recipient as well as celebrating each other. 
 
Find Rachel on Instagram @dear.rach where you can follow her fun, uplifting content.
 
Thank you again, Rachel, for sharing your story with us!
 
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Coping with Loss of Twin Sister to Addiction and Having a Spouse Deployed with KARI HEAPS

Kari is a wife, mother of two young children, and an adjunct instructor in the department of Filmmaking, Art & Design at Southern Utah University. Today Kari shares about her husband's recent deployment to Africa where he will serve for the next nine months and how she and her kids are adjusting to him being away. She then shares about the tragic passing of her twin sister Kristi to a heroine overdose eight years ago. She shares how she has coped with this heartbreaking loss, lessons she's learned, advice for listeners, and how the major life transitions she's been through have come together in her life today.
 
Kari is fun, wise and thoughtful and we're so grateful she was so open and vulnerable in sharing her touching story. She shares so much we can all learn from. 
 
Find Kari on Instagram @karibethheaps
 
Second Chance 5k is the nonprofit founded in memory of Kari's twin sister Kristi, created by their older sister Holly Wever (Holly was also on our podcast!). This year's event is coming up April 20th in Las Vegas. Its purpose is to connect communities affected by substance use disorders and celebrate second chances for those in recovery. Visit their Instagram page @secondchance5k or website secondchance5k.org to register, for ways to donate, and get involved.
 
Make sure to check out Kari's amazing older sister Holly Wever's episode on our podcast last year, as well as their incredible mother Karen Cushenberry. Both share their powerful perspectives and stories.
 
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Surviving the Empty Nest Phase, Finding Peace through Life's Storms, and Faith Evolution with SUSIE AUGENSTEIN

Today we are joined by the amazing and wise Susie Augenstein! Susie shares her experiences and lessons learned on some recent significant life transitions she's been through including the empty nest phase and how to find peace through life's storms. She then shares about her faith evolution as a member of the LDS church, as a former bishop's wife and lifelong active and devoted member. Susie's story, perspectives and advice to listeners are so well thought out and we know you'll find value in what she shares. 
 
Susie is a nurse, mom, traveler, wife, questioner, and advocate for all of her close friends who identify as LGFTQ+. She and her husband, Paul, raised five kids who are now figuring out young adulthood with all of its ups and downs. 
 
Thank you again to Susie for coming on Beautiful Shifts! 
 
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