Podcast Episode 274 – A Sudden Turn for the Good - Embracing Eucatastrophes

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Podcast Episode 274 – A Sudden Turn for the Good - Embracing Eucatastrophes

What if catastrophes were seen as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks?

In this episode, Heather Bunch introduces the idea of a eucatastrophe, a term borrowed from Lord of the Rings author J.R. Tolkien, and applies it to real life’s most severe tests. She shares her personal experience of managing a financial calamity and how embracing eucatastrophe changed her perspective on life. Join Heather in this compelling episode and prepare to reevaluate your approach to challenges.

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Podcast Episode 267 – When Challenges Come, Are You a Firefighter or an Arsonist?

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Podcast Episode 267 – When Challenges Come, Are You a Firefighter or an Arsonist?

In this episode, I share a story that took place on October 3rd involving a disrupted video shoot when I should have gotten a podcast episode out to you.

The equipment failed, the process was delayed, and not as many videos were produced as planned.

However, instead of letting this situation turn into a disaster, my husband and I utilized it as an opportunity to work together, get creative and enjoy each other's company.

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Podcast Episode 266 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 7 – Does Need to Contribute Drive You?

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Do you meet everyone else’s needs and skip your own?

Do you feel most alive when you’re helping others?

Do you desire to live a life of real significance beyond yourself? 

It’s the final episode of our series, decoding the puzzle of human motivation. We’re tackling the last of six human motivations or needs. 

So today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of feeling like everything you do isn’t making a difference.

  • If you desire a life that is greater than yourself.

  • If you’re ready to learn the ultimate secret of a life of joy and satisfaction.

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Podcast Episode 265 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 6 – Does The Need For Growth Drive You?

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Podcast Episode 265 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 6 – Does The Need For Growth Drive You?

Do you love learning and growing?

Does it stress you out to be dependent on others?

Have you ever been so caught up in researching or studying that others felt you were ignoring or abandoning them?

Thanks for joining me for part 6 of decoding the puzzle of human emotions. We’re unpacking what makes us tick. What motivates us? We’ve broken down 4 out of the six human motivations or needs so far, and now it’s time for the motivation that can sculpt us into our best selves and propel us into our dreams.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of always saying someday, but someday never comes.

  • If you desire to continue your learning journey to uncover your best self.

  • If you’re ready to learn and use that learning to grow deeper connections with others.

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Podcast Episode 264 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 5 – Does Need for Connection Drive You?

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Podcast Episode 264 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 5 – Does Need for Connection Drive You?

Do you feel most worthy when you’re loved and can love others?

Have you ever struggled to receive a gift but are continually giving gifts?

Do you need meaningful connections with others regularly, or are you unsatisfied?

It’s part 5 of decoding the puzzle of human emotions. We’ve unpacked three out of the six human needs so far. It’s time for the need that can make or break you.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of being disappointed when others don’t return love to the level you do.

  • If you desire to finally share your needs instead of only fulfilling everyone else’s.

  • If you’re ready to shed the guilt that keeps you giving, giving and never resting and receiving.

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Podcast Episode 263 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 4 – Does Need for Significance Drive You?

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Podcast Episode 263 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 4 – Does Need for Significance Drive You?

Do you or others struggle to live up to your standards?

Do you feel happy when you’re respected, seen or heard and unworthy and unloved if you’re not?

Has anyone ever thought you’re arrogant or full of yourself?

We’re continuing our series on decoding the puzzle of Human motivation. Every human on this planet has six basic needs. I’m not talking about food, shelter and water. I’m talking about the needs that motivate what we do.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of feeling looked over and left out.

  • If you desire to be respected, whether you are or not, you’re worthy.

  • If you’re ready to feel unique and special regardless of what others think.

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Podcast Episode 262 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 3 – Does a Need for Variety Drive You?

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Podcast Episode 262 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 3 – Does a Need for Variety Drive You?

Do you struggle with shiny object syndrome or FOMO?

Have you ever started a routine or habit and quickly shifted to a new one before establishing the old one?

Are you always up for an adventure but feel like those around you are poo-pooing your adventurous spirit?

It’s part three of decoding the puzzle of human motivation. It’s time to tackle the need that can lead you to a life of fun but miss out on what matters most.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of people thinking you’re flighty.

  • If you desire to learn how to focus on what matters.

  • If you’re ready to apply your exuberant energy to reach new heights.

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Podcast Episode 261 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 2 – Does Certainty Drive You?

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Podcast Episode 261 - Decoding the Puzzle of Human Motivation Part 2 – Does Certainty Drive You?

How do you react when you can’t control your circumstances? Do you overreact, act like it’s no big deal or scrabble for control?

Do you have a burning need for life to be certain?

How do you seek certainty? Faith? Positive outlook? 

It’s part two of decoding the puzzle of human motivation. In each episode, we’ll break down one of the six human needs and how to ensure we’re using them to help and not hurt us. It’s time to unpack the first human need.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of being stuck in your comfort zone.

  • If you desire to live a life, let go and let God.

  • If you’re ready to reap the rewards that come with risk, spontaneity and variety.

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Podcast Episode 260 - Decoding Motivation - What Really Drives Us? Part 1

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Podcast Episode 260 - Decoding Motivation - What Really Drives Us? Part 1

How do you currently cope with situations that feel unpredictable or uncertain in your life? Or do you ever feel like life is boring you to tears because it’s the same thing over and over?

Have you ever felt like your efforts went unnoticed or unappreciated, and how did that make you feel?

Have you experienced feelings of loneliness or isolation? Do you remedy that in healthy or unhealthy ways?

We’re starting a new series on decoding what motivates us because it’s vital to know why you do what you do.

Today, if for you if…

  • If you’re tired of feeling looked out and left over.

  • If you desire to live a life of meaning, significance and fulfillment full of love.

  • If you’re ready to shed anything that costs you the life you dream about. 

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Podcast Episode 259 - Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unraveling the Secrets of Living an Extraordinary Life Part 3

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When you make a mistake, do you say things like, “dumbing, moron or idiot? 

When you’re feeling down, what’s your body doing? Is it full of energy or about to drag you down?

Have you ever felt like when it rains, it pours?

It’s part 3 of Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unraveling the Secrets of Living an Extraordinary Life. Are you ready for the secrets that control the quality of your life?

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of life, drag you around where you didn’t plan to go.

  • If you desire to experience a greater quality of life than what you’re experiencing right now.

  • If you’re ready to take control of your life, you can take it from ordinary to extraordinary.

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Podcast Episode 258 - Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unraveling the Secrets of Living an Extraordinary Life Part 2

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Podcast Episode 258 - Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unraveling the Secrets of Living an Extraordinary Life Part 2

Do you feel like life can be hit or miss? Sometimes, you feel great; others, you feel like you’re in the depths of despair.

Do you know the forces that shape the direction of your life?

Do you feel empowered or disempowered to live an extraordinary life?

It’s time for part 2 of How to Create an Extraordinary Life. In the last episode, you discovered in your own terms what you want your extraordinary life to look like. You also uncovered what’s keeping you from that life and what you need to shift or change. It’s time to dig in further and unpack the beliefs that get in your way of living your extraordinary life to the fullest.

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of life feeling like one big rollercoaster.

  • If you desire to let go of the excess stress and worry in your life.

  • If you’re ready to remove the old thoughts that sabotage your life, create a new story and life.

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Podcast Episode 257 - Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unraveling the Secrets of Living an Extraordinary Life Part 1

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Podcast Episode 257 - Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unraveling the Secrets of Living an Extraordinary Life Part 1

Have you ever seen that person know what they want in life and take the bull by the horns and think, “I wish…”

What makes up an extraordinary life? Money, success or meaning? 

What is your definition of an extraordinary life? Are you living it?

Today, we’re starting a new series to discover how to create an extraordinary life. God is calling us to this life, but are you living it? Do you want to have it if you don’t?

Today is for you if…

  • If you’re tired of living a life below your potential.

  • If you desire to live life to the fullest,…full of joy, fulfillment and meaning.

  • If you’re ready to shed whatever is holding you back, step into your extraordinary life.

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Podcast Episode 253 - Where is Your Emotional Home

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Podcast Episode 253 - Where is Your Emotional Home

Do you ever have something amazing happen, and you feel euphoric and then days later or even moments later, all of a sudden, you're feeling negative emotions again?

Do you ever notice there's one emotion that you kind of gravitate towards? Usually, it's a negative one.

Do you ever want to feel better, more alive, and you want to experience more positive emotions on a regular basis? Is that you?

Did you know your emotions have an emotional home? It’s the place you continually go back to, not matter what positive or negative thing happens in your life. We want to make sure our emotional home is empowering us instead of disempowering us.

Today is for you if…

  • If you have ever felt overrun by your emotions.

  • If you've noticed that you spend more time in your negative emotions than you do in the positive ones.

  • If you are tired of living where you're at, and you're ready to go to the next level.

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