The podcast is going through it’s own transformation. We are pressing the pause button as we assess these changes.Show links:Patreon - Support the PodcastThe Ellis FundContact CattSpecial Thanks & CreditsAdelino Mendes - Audio Editing & Website

EP 77: Find the Genie in Your Mind

Oct 6th, 2021 23m 12s

My friend Sarah Manuel and I are collaborating on a new course, "Genie in Your Mind".This course will be all about how you can harness the power of your positive mindset to change your life FAST!Wondering what it will be all about? We'd like to

EP 76: Evolution of the American Dream

Sep 29th, 2021 17m 38s

Last week I referenced that the American Dream has changed from owning land and a home to owning a business. I was wrong. In researching more about the subject I discovered the original American Dream was “the pursuit of happiness”. It’s writte

Ep 75: When Homes and Dreams Evolve

Sep 22nd, 2021 11m 53s

Did you know the American dream used to be to own land on which to build your home and live happily ever after? In today's society - it seems the *new* American dream has transformed into starting your own business. As the idea of the "American

EP 74: Communities Who Contribute Together Grow Together

Sep 15th, 2021 47m 42s

Bridget Dierks is the VP of programs with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. As she shares with us how the CFO operates, she also shares her passion for serving the people of our community. “Loving my job is what has sustained me through a

EP 73: Meet the Ellis Fund Advisors: Dr. Robin Talley & Dr. Robert Carolla

Sep 8th, 2021 1h 9m

I hope you're ready for a great episode with lots of insight and meaning! This is a two in one episode where you will meet both of our advisors for the Ellis Fund. Each will share their personal story of how and why they give their hearts and e

EP 72: Hope Through Cancer with Jasmine and Amira Allen

Sep 1st, 2021 1h 3m

In this episode I got to catch up with Jasmine Allen, one of our Ellis Fund parents. Her daughter, Amira is very shy about speaking in public, but she does join our conversation occasionally.Before we begin, we would like to set the stage for o

EP 71: Primal Man Pathway

Aug 25th, 2021 45m 30s

What life are you creating with your words?Chase Tolleson, Owner and coach of Ardent Fitness in Algonquin, IL. —helps you answer this profound question. He developed a primal man pathway to help men who have lost themselves in the attempt to ru

EP 70: Letting Go of The Past with Certified Life Coach Terri Kozlowski

Aug 18th, 2021 59m 37s

Terri Kozlowski and I met when we were both guests in a group of another podcast. Today we will be covering the topics from two of her episodes: Letting Go of Our Past; and Going Back to Where the Trauma Occurred, because those episodes were s

EP 69: Nowhere To Go

Aug 11th, 2021 58m 32s

George Kalantzis is a former marine who took a job overseas in a combat zone with friends because he felt safer in that setting than he did in dealing with his mind and emotions. He felt safer in the chaos. Sound familiar?Facing his fears was s

EP 68: How Kids See Cancer, with Noah R

Aug 4th, 2021 1h 3m

Being the Founder of the Ellis Fund has offered me well-rounded access to the children bravely fighting for their lives, their parents, and their support teams. We have a special series for you to hear those stories as told from each of those p

EP 67: Goodbye to the Tiny house

Jul 28th, 2021 10m 57s

This episode is our goodbye to the tiny house. “Goodbye” originates from the phrase, "God be with ye." We sincerely pray God blesses everyone who dwells here in the future.As much as I shared about all the adjustments we had to make for this l

EP 66: Learning "Why do we say that" with podcast hosts Scott & Liam Kelly

Jul 21st, 2021 1h 14m

Join us during this fun episode with father and son guests, Scott & Liam Kelly. Their podcast is entitled “Why Do We Say That?” and talks all about understanding the origin of our common, everyday phrases.When we decided to collaborate, I had a

EP 64: How Not Seeking Approval Gave Me Confidence

Jul 7th, 2021 20m 23s

Today I will share insight around the “tough-love” answer to the question: “How did I get here?” It gives you a sense of the flavor of the approach in my Confident Living program. It gives insight into what we cover in the first session’s topic

EP 65: A Personal Perspective on Mental Health and Gender Identity

Jul 7th, 2021 1h 30m

Back on Episode 60 with guest Mary Jane Holmes we promised a follow up interview with with her “daughter”, Mary Scott. Today Mary Scott candidly reveals emotions while talking us through their personal experience with mental illness activism an

EP 63: Tiny House: Trendy or Traditional?

Jun 30th, 2021 15m 51s

This episode started as a Tiny House edition about cleaning & privacy but in the process of cleaning I got curious about the history and transformations of the tiny house we’re currently staying in. I wanted to know who built it back in the 194

EP 62: Do it Afraid

Jun 23rd, 2021 14m 21s

As the host of this show, I wanted to share some of the things in my personal life with you today. I'm currently walking through a discouraging period in my life and I wanted to share some of the tools I use to help me keep my head held high. Y

EP 61: Living a Wonderful Wandering Life with Adie Williams

Jun 16th, 2021 2h 24m

Some people know from the day they are born what they are going to do with their entire life. And there are some people who like the variety of experiences, different places, different people, different jobs as they go through life. Adie Willi

EP 60: A Parent's Perspective on Suicide & Gender Identity

Jun 9th, 2021 1h 39m

*Trigger Warning* At the beginning of this episode I share that we are discussing very sensitive topics of suicide and gender identity. I emphasize my point to listen DEEPLY to our guest as a parent who loves her children. Please spare any judg

EP 59: What's New With You?

Jun 2nd, 2021 19m 16s

We have entered our new normal. We've had our vaccinations, we no longer have to wear masks, we can meet in person, we can go to work and our kids can go to all of their summer activities. Now everything's opening up. Over the past several mont

EP 58: Tiny House - Discovering Internet Space Savers

May 26th, 2021 21m 37s

Another tiny house episode! This one is about discovering internet space savers. Living in a Tiny House has forced me to consider the minimalist lifestyle options available. It’s also opened my eyes to how much living space I take up, not only

EP 57: Janelle Reed Shows Us How Single Momz Rock

May 19th, 2021 1h 30m

Janelle Reed transitioned from being the happy wife of the "it" couple and a stay-at-home mom to working full-time and navigating single-mom life. Even though it was difficult she managed to create a haven for single moms and fulfilling the ne

EP 56: Your Home in Today’s Hot Market

May 12th, 2021 59m 8s

There is no doubt that the housing market is constantly transforming. And seeing as that’s the underlying theme of our show, we decided to discuss how the current housing market situation has recently transformed with an expert in the field. Re

EP 55: Imposter Syndrome and Our Identities

May 5th, 2021 48m 20s

Contemplating our identity is nothing new. Having a mid-life crisis, understanding how to follow our bliss, and trying to figure out how to overcome imposter syndrome has plagued many of us for several generations.Today I talk about one of the

EP 54: Regenerating Soil for a Thriving Farm

Apr 28th, 2021 1h 14m

Brent & Jocelyn both grew up on family farms in Nebraska, they met at church near Brent’s family farm and then got married. Life was like a storybook dream come true. As I focused on Earth Day, I set out to the local farmer's market in search