The Bloomie Brained Podcast

Carlie Sturtz

Keep your mind open to growth, and in turn your mental health will bloom.

  1. 08/11/2023

    The Story That Started It All | Turning Pain Into Purpose (Trigger Warning/Parental Advisory) 18+

    I was reading John O’Leary’s book ‘On Fire’ recently about living a radically inspired life, and he spoke of our true stories in life. Not the story that we tell on a first date, a job interview, or at cocktail hour, the story. The one where you have overcome something and in the process of overcoming it has shaped you into the person you are today and along the way you have become sharper, mentally stronger, and far more resilient than you ever knew you could be. The story that you feel like drug you to hell and back.             In his book he encourages his readers to share their stories. I began thinking to myself, “Wow, I have been doing this for a few years now, and I’ve really never had an article or podcast solely dedicated to what my family and I went through.”             Many of you may not be aware of this, but this is actually how my blog and podcast came to fruition. With the general theme and premise being “feel good” and “mental health” my initial vision statement, was “I don’t care if I ever make any money from this, as long as my content reaches one person, just one single person that is maybe in the same headspace my father was in leading up to committing and can help them down off of the mental ledge they are on that is all that will ever matter. If I can just help get through to one person, that’s all I need.” Because truthfully, I wish there were more resources my dad could have leaned into heavily before deciding to end it all.             I mean yes this may look like a hobby, but truly at times it feels like a mission God has sent me on. If I had it my way, I would be living on a ranch somewhere with babies, bunnies, goats, and no social media. With that being said, it matters a lot to me to be able to vulnerably share my own story in hopes of helping or inspiring others.             Because at the end of the day it’s already happened and there’s nothing that I can do about it other than to share it in hopes of helping a hurting world and growing myself. The only evidence of life is growth John O’Leary says, so if you’re not growing, you’re dying simply put.             Enjoy the episode, and feel free to connect with me on social media via Instagram @bloomiebrained.

    42 min
  2. 05/05/2023

    Cultivating MOTIVATION and Keeping MOMENTUM | With Julian Smith From Brighterlight Media

    This week on the Bloomie Brained podcast I would like to introduce you guys to my dear friend, Julian Smith. Julian is a powerhouse of a man who always inspires those around him. He is the owner of Brighterlight Media and the husband of my friend Taylor Keeping Smith, who was on the show two episodes ago! I adore the two of them and what they stand for, so it was simply divine to be able to have both of them on recently. Julian thrives when he is creating. He is one of the most talented videographers that I know, and it truly fills his heart to see his customers satisfied. His ability to remain internally focused despite the distractions of the external world is immensely inspiring. I will never forget the time that he corrected me for saying something in my life was "hard." He suggested that I use the word "challenging" instead. This one small piece of advice he offered me changed my perspective in many large ways to come. So I hope that the next fifty minutes with Julian resonate deeply and that you leave with at least one takeaway or mental shift in perspective. I wanted to pick Julian's brain about motivation because at times it can be so easy to feel uninspired, leading to a lack of motivation. So how does he keep the momentum on a daily basis you might ask? Listen in as he takes us through his daily routine and shares the things he has left behind to continue pursuing his dreams and goals. Follow Julian and his business pages on Instagram! @kingg_juless @brighterlightmedia and co-owner of his wife's business @keepingitglam As always- to shop my style, skincare, haircare, supplements, home decor, fav books, makeup, etc... https://www.shopltk.com/search?keyword=bloomiebrained&type=post

    49 min

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Keep your mind open to growth, and in turn your mental health will bloom.