Breaking Barriers, with communication expert Erin Woodruff
Release Date: 05/22/2023
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If you are currently facing the beast of depression and Anxiety, this episode is for you. Join me and my beautiful guest Amie Verhagen as she shares her battles with depression and anxiety and her faith-filled journey to overcoming and making something truly beautiful from it all. I had the privilege of being one of many that helped her during her time in Utah that she mentions in the interview. I was so touched back then by her indominable spirit and light. What a beautiful thing it is to be witness to how far she has come now! Amie Verhagen, is a homeschool mom of two bright young boys...
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This month my podcast is focusing on women and the many challenges they face. This week I an excited to introduce the beautiful Jana Walker. In this episode, she was very brave to share the difficult things she has faced in her life. She shares her journey of wading through childhood trauma and an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. She is a beautiful soul and I am so honored to have her share her story. A bit about Jana: Jana was born in Provo, Utah and currently lives in Utah Valley. She is a wife and mother to three wonderful boys. She has been married for 10 years this past July....
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This month we are celebrating women and the unique challenges they face in all aspects of their lives. In this weeks' podcast episode, Lela Odessa shares how her faith in God and a determined decision that she was going to be happy no matter what, has helped her navigate some very difficult challenges. She specifically shares her story of facing infertility and all that comes with that. Lela Odessa is a young mother who has navigated through infertility, divorce, single motherhood and so much more. She is a gifted healor and just downright remarkable human.
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Are you currently suffering from postpartum depression? Or, have you been through it and aren't sure you want to have another child because you are concerned it will happen again? So many women suffer from postpartum and either don't have the right tools and support or don't even know that is what they are dealing with. In this episode we will discuss the signs and the things you can do to navigate this difficult challenge. Samantha Flores is a mom of two and a survivor of postpartum depression. During her time as a new mom in 2017, Samantha discovered that writing helped decrease...
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For over 20 years, Erin has built a career focused on connection, learning, healing, and discovering creativity within conflict. She is grateful for her work experiences as a conventional classroom teacher, alternative education program founder and facilitator, parenting coach, and guest lecturer at organizations and learning institutions. These work experiences have offered Erin a chance to understand the challenges people face and the resilience they can foster when they follow their natural healing and learning processes. Connecting with real people has been humbling and influential in her...
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Are you currenly living with chronic pain or health issues? Those who live with this know it is a difficult path. The most difficult part can be finding purpose and meaning and maintaining a positive outlook in the midst of constant physical pain. In this episode, I bring in a beautiful woman Lauren Rose. Lauren Rose is a disabled wife & mom living with chronic pain, depression, & paralyzing anxiety. She is also a survivor of multiple types of abuse and assault. Last year, she started a podcast & blog as ways for her to put good into the world & encourage others with...
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Have you been really struggling without really understanding why? Or, has life sucker punched you and you just can't seem to get back on your feet? I hear you! I feel you! I see you! I am here to tell you that you are NOT crazy, lazy, or broken because you can't just "snap out of it"! In fact, trying to just "snap out of it" might be doing more harm than good. Join me as we talk about the effects that trauma can have in our daily lives as well as some ideas on how you can get the support you need to heal from trauma and get back to feeling like your best self again. Also, I have an...
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Have you ever tried to release weight and get healthy but ended up frustrated with your results? Join me and health coach Mandy Mahon as we discuss what it really takes to get healthy and stay that way. Mandy Mahon is a Wife, Mother, Dreamer, Crafter, Collector, Musician, Friend to all and Health Coach. She is super excited to share her unconventional story of what led her to be a 310 pound health coach. You can reach Mandy at or at (801)899-5591 Follow on FB at Follow on Instagram at @mandyflorencemahon Schedule a Dream Session Here
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Can you imagine creating a beautiful life without faith? I have had a few episodes recently that touch on the principle of faith. So, it has been on my heart to dive deeper into this principle that I believe carries tremendous power. In this episode I explore faith, what it is and why it is so important. I believe that faith is an essential component to the creation process is also a principle of partnership with a higher power. After listening, I would love to hear your thoughts on Faith! Also, you can check out Beautiful Life Mentoring at:
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A national survey done in 2021 showed that almost 22% of our population struggles with substance addiction. In this powerful and honest interveiw with the beautiful Marisa Shearer, we explore this disease that affect so many in the world. Her story is so beautiful as she describes how she had to learn how to walk through the fear and act on trust that things were happening for her highest good. As she learned to trust in a power greater than herself, she rose above her disease into a greater awareness and healing. Marisa is a grateful, recovering alcoholic. She began her recovery journey...
info_outlineHow much more beautiful could your life be with more meaningful connections? Healthy and effective communication is often the key to creating those connections we crave. We all need this more then ever after the isolation we all experienced during the pandemic.
Join me and my special guest Erin Woodruff shares what effective communication looks and sounds like.
Erin is a mom, wife, and CEO. She is a certified life coach who helps high-achieving women stay happily married to introverts. As a life coach, Erin helps you reconnect with yourself so you can create the abundant life you’re excited about. She teaches you how to communicate, love unconditionally, and create time for yourself.
Erin helps you to uncover limiting beliefs, pitfalls, and other distractions you may not have noticed in your life. Her goal is to help you stop holding yourself back and to stop self-sabotage. Erin believes that you are the only one who can change you, that you are the only one in your own way, and that it’s time to be yourself again.
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Contact Erin at https://erinwoodruffcoaching.com