240: How Do We Find Relevance in Life? What Happens When We Don't?

Finding Meaning in YOUR Life

Have you thought about what kind of person you are right now vs. who you were, or who you want to be in the future? Join in with Sarah Elkins as she discusses the journey of finding relevance in YOUR life and how stories can have a lasting contribution.

In this episode, Sarah references a video about the movie Spirited Away. If you’re curious, watch that video below.

Video essay, movie Spirited Away.

Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!

“Maybe it feels a little morbid to think like this, and maybe, just maybe, by taking the time and making this effort at finding clarity, you’ll make adjustments to how you spend your time, the energy you put into relationships, and avoid future regret.” - Sarah Elkins

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret

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ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

239: Stories of Relationships: Family, Feelings, & Baggage

How Do Our Relationships Frame Our Psyches? Ft. Traci Ruble

How do relationships with our siblings and significant others impact our lives? What stories play a role in framing our personality? Listen in as Sarah Elkins and licensed therapist, Traci Ruble, discuss the compelling stories of our most important relationships. Check it out today!

Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!

“Use all these stories, lessons, and mistakes I’ve made in my Sidewalk Talks… It all comes down to how we feel.” - Traci Ruble

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret

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ABOUT TRACI RUBLE:

“I am a candid, clever, licensed California therapist living and working from Heidelberg, Germany. I am a no-BS couples therapy veteran. For 18 years I have been helping couples who have failed with multiple couples therapists before me to get some new growth points. I also listen on public sidewalks as a practice, to strangers, around the world.” 

Check out Traci’s Website, Sidewalk Talk, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. 

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ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

238: Belonging is a Critical Part of Identity & Purpose

How Do You Belong to Yourself and to Others While Building Your Own Identity? With Paul Haury

Listen in as Sarah Elkins is joined by Paul Haury in an engaging conversation about the journey in self-belonging and Paul's story. Check it out today!

Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!

 “Every single one of us is born without self belonging…somewhere along the way our self belonging forms in that space” - Paul Haury

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret

Mentioned: 

Brown bottle flu reference. 

Belonging by Owen Eastwood.

Brain Rules by John Medina.

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About Paul Haury:

“I guide people to experience belonging, in self-belonging, in their own brilliance, and within their company tribes, to really live & perform better than they ever imagined. In my most recent endeavors, I've served as VP of people & culture and as a professional coach, specializing in belonging and optimal performance for individuals and OrgDev. I believe we perform at our highest when we belong, and believe in shared purpose together. There, we simply fear less and aspire more.”

Check out Paul’s LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

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ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

237: Few Things Scare Me. Regret is One.

Create Stories Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

“If you don’t take a few small steps each week toward what you really want, we’re going to be having this exact same conversation a year from now, two years from now, five years from now. It breaks my heart to think of you in five years, looking back and being filled with regret that you didn’t start now.” Join in as Sarah shares how to avoid future regret by creating stories today with intention.

Check it out today!

Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!

”Take small steps every. Single. Day. To avoid future regret.
Take small steps every. Single. Day. That your future self will thank you for.” - Sarah Elkins

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret

Mentioned: 

The Morning High Five, hosted by Amanda Lund

The Impactful Leadership Show hosted by Greg McDonough.

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ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

236: Stories of Connection: Music, Spirituality, and Our Relationships

Lea Centauri's Musical Journey and Self-Discovery

How do you unearth your true passions? Can you connect a deeper understanding to your stories? Sarah Elkins is joined by the very talented, Lea Centauri, as they talk (and sing!) about Lea’s journey and how a passion can extend our understanding of the world around us. Check it out today and hear a song or two from Lea!

Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!

“The world is moving and we move within the changes. Nothing is stagnant.” - Lea Centauri

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret

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About Lea Centauri: 

"Lea Centauri is from Long island, New York. She began singing at age four. She is the author of two vocal programs: “Voicedance for Young Voices” and “Inner Voice” for adults. She teaches technique. She is a mezzo-soprano having studied voice for several years. She was educated on Long Island in Liberal Arts studies. She lived in Paris for several years singing and teaching voice at every opportunity. She is a jazz vocalist and has performed all over France and in several countries in Europe and North Africa. She spent a year in Istanbul, Turkey where she taught her vocal program at Biligi University and sang jazz with some amazing Turkish musicians. She is a vocal coach for all genres of voice: Jazz, Pop, Blues, R&B, Rock, Show Tunes, Hip Hop, and Rap.

She teaches individuals as well as coaching groups and will prepare the artist for recording and performance. She is also a songwriter and is skilled in enhancing original compositions. She also teaches beginning piano." -Pedmont Piano

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ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

235: Often it Takes Tragedy to Connect to Gratitude

Susan Blum Takes "Whole Health" To A Whole New Level

Is mental health pivotal in our physical well being? Does our past play a role in our choices? Sarah Elkins is joined by special guest, Susan Blum, owner and health and wellness coach of Empowered Journey. Listen in as they discuss traumatic pasts, growing from trials, building a healthy mind and body, and Susan’s background in this episode. Check it out today!

Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!

“We have this narrative, which is also where the inner critic is formed. Once we have that going it can cause and all or nothing thinking.”  -Susan Blum

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret

Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!

Mentioned: Kevin R. Strauss, M.E. and Uchi Connection.

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About Susan Blum: 

Susan Blum, owner and health and wellness coach of Empowered Journey. 

Empowered Journey helps you get better health, a better life for a better you!

Think, life coaching meets fitness/nutrition coaching. 

The goal is to empower others in the change process with emotional support, accountability, and through self-awareness.

Partnering up with clients in a growth promoting relationship that increases internal motivation, confidence, visioning, and goal setting. 

Build the mind, and your body will follow!

See Susan’s Facebook.

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ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

233: Finding Beauty Among Beastly Experiences

Andrew Foster and S. Lewis-Campbell

How do you find meaning in your work? How do you follow your dreams and build an impact with your passion? Listen in as Sarah Elkins is joined by Andrew Foster and Shara Lewis-Campbell, Co-Founders of Beauty and the Beast Publishing. This episode shares the journey Andrew and Shara embarked on in creating their company and how they incorporated their creativity and dreams in sharing others' stories. Check it out today!

Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available!

“It’s not just the title of a fairytale [Beauty and the Beast] but finding beauty in the more crazy situations.”

-Andrew Foster

*podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret

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About Beauty & the Beast Publishing: 

"Founders S. Lewis-Campbell and A.M Foster strongly feel their company has a social responsibility to publish writers from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, providing them a voice and opportunity as social beings. It is expected to motivate aspiring authors’ creativity through independently published works, using their writings as a general formula to demonstrate various aspects of society. Together, it is our moral duty to equate to social justice."

See Beauty & the Beast’s Website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Facebook group, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Andrew’s LinkedIn and Instagram. 

Shara’s LinkedIn.

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ABOUT SARAH:

"Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision."

In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with.

My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home.

The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available!

Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.