Hey, amazing listeners! We know it took us a hot minute to get this episode to you, and we appreciate your patience. In this episode, we get real about the challenges we faced recently, from mental health struggles to navigating life changes.
Chelsea opens up about her journey with anxiety and depression, celebrating a significant milestone on her year-long health journey. Brandon shares exciting news about heading back to school in January, pursuing an associate's degree through Michigan's reconnect program. We dive into the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the supportive community around us, especially during tough times.
We reflect on the past 25 episodes, highlighting some standout moments and discussing the impact of sharing vulnerable stories. From reproductive health discussions to Chelsea's coming out journey, these episodes have been both challenging and rewarding. We touch on the power of storytelling and the connections it builds within our community.
We share snippets of our initial brainstorming session for the podcast, emphasizing our goals to provide a safe space, ally for marginalized communities, and reflect the best parts of our past ministry experiences. It's heartwarming to see how much we've stuck to our initial vision.
Thanks for being part of this incredible ride with us. We love you all! ❤️✨
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Timeline:
Welcome/Life Update (00:00)
Episodes We Loved (09:11)
Memories of Dad (23:55)
Reflections on Podcast Journey (29:34)
Closing Recommendations, Reading, Prayer (40:48)
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