Authentic & Brave Podcast

Dr. Beth Russell
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Authentic & Brave Podcast

The Authentic and Brave Podcast is a workshop style, educational, vulnerability-pushing podcast packed with creative ideas and suggestions that are helping others tune into what they want most and courageously going after it. Together we will talk about our mental health, self-care, creativity, and learn how to connect to true authentic selves. Are you a high achiever who has done everything you are “supposed” to do and still feel disconnected from yourself? Do you know you are called to do something different but are afraid of taking the next step? What would you do if you weren’t afraid? How can you tap into your true, authentic self to bravely create a life you love while being exactly who you were meant to be? Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is ask for help or admit we want something different. Whether you are a newbie or life-long self-development seeker, or are simply tired of ignoring who you are, this show is for you.

  1. 08/08/2023

    Embrace Change and Unleash Your Authentic Self: A Conversation with Robbin Kent on Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone and Finding Your Inner Strengths

    Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone? How can you tell it is even time to do this? It is possible to do this while being brave among change, and with an internal knowing that it is time to grow in authenticity, and that’s why I’m so excited to be joined today by my amazing guest, Robbin Kent.  Robin is a Brand Strategist and “Techie Girl”, and says that supporting women who believe they are made for more is absolutely magical to her. She’s a wife of 26 years to her college sweetheart and mom to two amazing kids, and Robin has always known that supporting others was a gift and love of hers. This is why she pursued her college degrees with a B.S in Psychology, along with a M.A School Counseling & a M.A in Industrial Organizational Psychology. The love of learning runs constantly through her veins. In this episode, Robbin shares her expertise on how you can move into a new chapter of life, while leaning into the different strengths you possess. She reveals how to tell it is time to make that big change, and the actions steps to take once you have made the decision to move forward.  If something we talk about today resonates with you, we want to know! You can connect with Robbin and I on Instagram, @robbinkent and @authenticandbrave, and until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!  It’s time to break free and live life unafraid! Get the roadmap to conquering fear and embracing change with confidence! Get your copy of the 30-Days to Unafraid Coloring Affirmation Journal today at ​​https://www.authenticandbrave.com/unafraid!  If you’re a fan of young adult fiction, magic and adventure, you won’t want to miss Kindreds! Get your copy now at https://www.authenticandbrave.com/kindreds.

    29 min

  2. 07/18/2023

    Unleashing the Power of Choices: Breaking Free from Feeling Stuck

    Have you ever felt stuck?  Like there’s no options, no choice, and you have no ability to change directions? In this episode, I share my experiences in feeling this way, and what I do when I recognize it.  When we feel stuck, it can feel like a weight of bricks holding us down or that we’re stuck spinning our wheels unsure how to get out of the rut. There are so many reasons we feel stuck, but I think the most helpful place to start is recognizing that we have choices. We may not like the options, but we do have them, and that is the key to getting unstuck and truly living an authentic and brave life!  It’s time to break free and live life unafraid! Get the roadmap to conquering fear and embracing change with confidence! Get your copy of the 30-Days to Unafraid Coloring Affirmation Journal today at ​​https://www.authenticandbrave.com/unafraid!  If you’re a fan of young adult fiction, magic and adventure, you won’t want to miss Kindreds! Get your copy now at https://www.authenticandbrave.com/kindreds. Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

    20 min

  3. 07/11/2023

    Spicy Tacos & Salty Margaritas: Navigating Anger in Marriage

    In last week’s episode, I revealed what anger is, how we experience and feel it, and of course, how we express it. Today, I welcome back my husband John to the podcast to help us go deeper into this topic of anger, and specifically, how anger impacts a relationship.  You’ll hear a bit about how we both experienced anger while growing up, and how it has come up at different times as adults in our marriage. I invite you to look at the ways you feel and express anger in your own relationship, and remember, you can be angry at someone and continue to love them at the same time!  Are you tired of dealing with complicated processes when you’re trying to sell products online? Get started with SamCart today and receive a special discount code by using https://www.authenticandbrave.com/samcart. It’s time to break free and live life unafraid! Get the roadmap to conquering fear and embracing change with confidence! Get your copy of the 30-Days to Unafraid Coloring Affirmation Journal today at ​​https://www.authenticandbrave.com/unafraid!  Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

    30 min

  4. 07/04/2023

    Demystifying Anger (Once and For All)

    While I often like to discuss how fear can hold us back, today I talk about another emotion that we often experience but aren’t sure how to accept, and that is anger.  In this episode, I want to demystify anger a bit, to normalize it, and to change how we see it. As you’ll hear, in the past few months I have been challenged to feel and express my own anger in a few different situations. It hasn’t been easy. I don’t like being angry, but the more I work at allowing anger not to be negative and shame myself for feeling it, the more I don’t shy away from expressing it. I want this episode to help shed some light for you on what anger is, and isn’t, and to give you the tools to recognize, understand and label it. Once this happens, you will then be able to express and regulate it. Please let me know if you found this information and how you use the strategies I present today in your own life, and as mentioned, I’d love to have you as part of Authentic and Brave: A Women's Connection Group on Facebook to continue the discussion!  If you’re a fan of young adult fiction, magic and adventure, you won’t want to miss Kindreds! Get your copy now at https://www.authenticandbrave.com/kindreds It’s time to break free and live life unafraid! Get the roadmap to conquering fear and embracing change with confidence! Get your copy of the 30-Days to Unafraid Coloring Affirmation Journal today at ​​https://www.authenticandbrave.com/unafraid!  Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

    18 min

  5. 06/27/2023

    Courage Unleashed: Embracing Authenticity and Being Brave as a Teen with Lilianna Russell

    Today is a very special episode, as I am talking with my own 15-year-old daughter, Lili, about her journey in being authentic and brave. In this episode, Lili reveals how she was able to understand her true self and to help others, including us as her family, understand as well.  I’m so proud of Lili for coming on the podcast to share her very personal story, and for being so open and vulnerable in doing it. We hope what you hear today will be of value to you as well, whether you are a parent or a teenager who is on your own path to understand what it means to live an authentic and brave life.  If you’re a fan of young adult fiction, magic and adventure, you won’t want to miss Kindreds! Get your copy now at https://www.authenticandbrave.com/kindreds It’s time to break free and live life unafraid! Get the roadmap to conquering fear and embracing change with confidence! Get your copy of the 30-Days to Unafraid Coloring Affirmation Journal today at ​​https://www.authenticandbrave.com/unafraid!  Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

    29 min

  6. 06/20/2023

    Good Nails, Good Vibes & How Color Can Help You Manifest

    Many women I talk with discuss how certain colors make them feel, and I want to explore this topic today. Specifically, what does picking out a nail color have to do with living an authentic and brave life? In this episode, I look at the messaging I was raised with about spending money on having my nails done, having the right color picked out, and how others may see me.  That’s a lot of pressure for picking out a color to put on my nails for a few weeks. So why then does it cause so much anxiety for me? Sometimes we have to do some things that make us uncomfortable, because of our silly internal rules that we don't even realize we have. We have to challenge them, we have to move past our comfort zone. Sometimes, we just have to let ourselves be who we are, and for me, today, that’s wearing orange nails.  I hope this episode and its message helps you on your way to living authentically, and aids you in feeling good while manifesting all that it is you desire! If you’re a fan of young adult fiction, magic and adventure, you won’t want to miss Kindreds! Get your copy now at https://www.authenticandbrave.com/kindreds It’s time to break free and live life unafraid! Get the roadmap to conquering fear and embracing change with confidence! Get your copy of the 30-Days to Unafraid Coloring Affirmation Journal today at ​​https://www.authenticandbrave.com/unafraid!  Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

    24 min

  7. 06/13/2023

    Wellness Made Easy with Michelle Bibbens of Michelle’s Well

    Today’s guest openly shares her own health, wellness and entrepreneurial journey and how she found her passion through having the bravery to stay true to herself, which are all key themes I talk about often on this podcast.  Michelle Bibbens own’s Michelle's Well, an online product-based store that curates organic herbal tea blends that help others feel well and rejuvenated by using nature as medicine. By making use of the plants and herbs that God provided, we can find healing and relief from a number of ailments.   Michelle’s Well truly cares about your overall well-being and strives to use the best possible ingredients to share with the world. Michelle’s Well has a desire to help empower the wellness community as a whole, and be part of what helps create freedom from the western medical system.  As you’ll hear, Michelle has answered the callings she encountered along the way by finding what truly lit her up, and it was so inspiring to hear, in her own words, how she now encourages people to go on their own health journeys. I can’t wait for you to meet Michelle and to learn more about her story and mission!  If you’re a fan of young adult fiction, magic and adventure, you won’t want to miss Kindreds! Get your copy now at https://www.authenticandbrave.com/kindreds It’s time to break free and live life unafraid! Get the roadmap to conquering fear and embracing change with confidence! Get your copy of the 30-Days to Unafraid Coloring Affirmation Journal today at ​​https://www.authenticandbrave.com/unafraid!  Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

    28 min

  8. 06/06/2023

    Nurturing Wellness: Cultivating Your Best Self with Gina Lathan

    I’m so excited to introduce you to today’s special guest, Gina Lathan. I met Gina several years ago while on a women’s wellness retreat, and I’ve been working with her ever since.  Gina is the owner of Wandering Wellness Collective and the owner of Camp Loon, which you’ve heard me talk about on this podcast. She is also the Director of Business Development for a national manufacturer, a wife, a mother, a friend, a community volunteer and forever optimist. As you’ll hear, Gina is grateful for the opportunity to bring together like-minded women, and she absolutely loves to share her ideas on relaxation, empowerment, inspiration and positivity.  If you like what Gina shares today and if you are ready for pampering, inspiration, relaxation, balance, connection, and more, you’ll want to check out the upcoming Wandering Wellness retreats at Camp Loon, by visiting https://camploon.com/2023-retreat-calendar!  If you’re a fan of young adult fiction, magic and adventure, you won’t want to miss Kindreds! Get your copy now at https://www.authenticandbrave.com/kindreds It’s time to break free and live life unafraid! Get the roadmap to conquering fear and embracing change with confidence! Get your copy of the 30-Days to Unafraid Coloring Affirmation Journal today at ​​https://www.authenticandbrave.com/unafraid!  Until next time, keep on practicing and keep on being authentic and brave!

    29 min
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The Authentic and Brave Podcast is a workshop style, educational, vulnerability-pushing podcast packed with creative ideas and suggestions that are helping others tune into what they want most and courageously going after it. Together we will talk about our mental health, self-care, creativity, and learn how to connect to true authentic selves. Are you a high achiever who has done everything you are “supposed” to do and still feel disconnected from yourself? Do you know you are called to do something different but are afraid of taking the next step? What would you do if you weren’t afraid? How can you tap into your true, authentic self to bravely create a life you love while being exactly who you were meant to be? Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is ask for help or admit we want something different. Whether you are a newbie or life-long self-development seeker, or are simply tired of ignoring who you are, this show is for you.

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