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Real Life with Trish#33: My Sis, Defying the Odds of a Brain Aneurysm (Hardship Journey Recording)My dear friend, and fellow coach, Andrea Mausser, catches up with me and my sister, Lara Ness, who had a brain aneurysm burst in August of 2022. Just 3 months after it happened, Lara and I sit down with Andrea to recount those hours of despair and how Lara managed to defy all the odds.
Special thanks to Andrea for sharing this recording with you, my beautiful listener. To catch other episodes of Andrea’s, check out her podcast “Hardship Journey” to get inspired!!
Thank you for being here! I hope you are safe, healthy + happy!
Xoxo...2022-12-071h 03
The Found Podcast with Molly KnuthEpisode 116: Triple A with Andrea Mausser Welcome to our FIRST second-time-appearance guest episode! This one is super special because Andrea Mausser was my first ever guest back in 2020 when this was the Small Minded podcast. We’ve both grown so much in those two short years, so it is cool to catch up! Andrea Mausser is a mindset and transformational coach through her business Choose Your Journey. It is her first year to be full-time self-employed, and I am so impressed by the success she is finding when she practices what she teaches. She’s so inspiring to me personally, and I know our listeners will agree...2022-11-1553 minReal Life with Trish#27 The 7 Blocks of Financial Abundance w/ Guru Andrea Mausser!Let me introduce you to a beautiful soul, an inspiring life coach, and one of my friends, Andrea Mausser of Choose Your Journey.
In today's society, how are you feeling about finances? There are a lot of unknowns, worries, and thoughts around money right now.
Andrea not only shares how financial blocks are showing up for you in your life but also HOW to decondition and change YOUR money mindset.
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Heartship JourneyEpisode 39: How Life Made Me Strong with Jennifer ReckerMy guest today is Jennifer Recker, who shares about her life journey in becoming a mother at a young age and how it literally saved her life! Additionally, Jennifer shares on how her journey of creating a business that was inspired for both her and her daughter in creating a clothing boutique, J&R Fashions, located in Dyersville, IA that went through incredible growth along with surviving the pandemic. Through everything Jennifer experienced, she reflects back to how it made her so strong with the mentality of “You Got This!” This is a truly inspiring woman and I was so ho...2022-03-2947 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 38: Keep Moving with Libby SchwersMy guest today is Libby Schwers who was diagnosed with Friedreichs Ataxia (FA) which is a highly rare genetic, progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder.Libby’s positive mindset is infectious! She shares of her life motto of “Keep Moving” and she lives that daily! Although there is currently no cure for FA, Libby is an advocate for bringing awareness and financial resources through her fundraising efforts for Friederichs Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA).If you are interested in purchasing a Keep Moving shirt or laptop sticker to support research for FA, email Libby at Schwers.libby@gmail.com.2022-03-2231 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 37: Recognizing Life's Purpose through Animal Rescue with Mark KightlingerMy guest today is Mark Kightlinger, a military veteran who turned his love of animals into helping to rescue and rehabilitate dogs. He really is a gifted dog whisperer!Mark shares of his life journey which included being a marine corp, personal injuries, prescription use, feeling at the lowest point in which he no longer wanted to be around and how he worked through and found self love. Mark has always been an animal lover and through the VA he was able to receive an emotional support animal back in November 2016. When he learned of a...2022-03-1534 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 36: Going After it with Josh LenzMy guest today is Josh Lenz, a husband and father of 3 beautiful girls, who shares about his journey with the NFL. In his younger years, Josh had dreams and aspiration to play professional and his athleticism really allowed him to excel in multiple sports. He decided to focus on football and from that a powerhouse athlete truly emerged. He shares of the feeling and mindset of having the capability to pursue football in a more advanced level. Josh credits his incredible support from his parents, family and friends.Josh’s journey is a great reminder to us al...2022-03-0842 min
The Sweet Slumber Podcast: Baby-Centered SleepEpisode 15- "Think Better, Live Better: How Small Shifts Create Big Changes" with Life Coach, Andrea MausserSend us a textDo you understand how the conscious and subconscious mind work? What if your subconscious mind is taking control more often than you realize? Learn these answers and more from genius life coach Andrea Mausser from www.chooseyourjourney.co She is the type of person that makes you feel comfortable instantly! Her training, experience, and wisdom empower her (as a mindset and personal growth coach) to effectively guide other people. But her enlightened perspective & upbeat personality are the reasons you'll fall in love with her and want to follow her advice. I can't wait...2022-03-0437 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 35: Remembering Vietnam with Jerry ManemannMy guest today is Jerry Manemann, a Vietnam veteran who was drafted into the Army in 1969. He shares of his time in the jungle including what conditions were like and the worry of each day and task assignment along with the recall of a devastating attack on his platoon.You will hear Jerry’s homecoming joy with being apart of the Honor Flight last October as well!I am so thankful for Jerry’s willingness to speak with me as you can imagine it was very emotional to speak of what took place.We o...2022-02-2257 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 34: Parkinson Awareness with Janet Hefel, Krystal Wedewer, and Abby DavidshoferMy guests today are Janet Hefel, Krystal Wedewer and Abby Davidshofer who share about their late father/husband, Roger Hefel’s diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. Parkinsons was something they had not experienced with anyone in the family. So as part of the journey in self learning and doctor’s visits and becoming care takers, they also started a Parkinson’ support Group – Parkinson’s Awareness of Clayton County, which was created in 2015. I’m excited for you to hear ALL this non profit organization has been able to do and provide since it’s creation! I’m so inspired by all...2022-02-1543 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 33: Life's Colorful Journey with Meredith BroughMy guests today is Meredith Brough , mom of 5 and a sleep coach who works with parents to improve their little ones sleep. She shares her life journey and experience in which she calls “colorful”.Meredith shares about her childhood which included frequent moves and changing of schools and how her upbringing impacted the vision she had for her own family and children with a desire for them to have connection and talk as a family. Meredith shares some of her experience in major moments in US history too! Be sure to check out Meredi...2022-02-0844 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 32: Your BIG 5 VISION for 2022!Friends, I'm am so excited to be sharing with you an exercise you can do to help create and connect with your vision/goals for 2022! This is something I did last year and when I reflected back on 12/31/2021 with what I wrote December 31, 2020, so much of what I wrote was something I marked DONE! You will want a piece of paper and pencil and pen and a quiet - distraction free space to listen! After you complete the exercise, if you are open to sharing, I would love to hear what your I AM statement is...2022-01-0435 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 31: Reflection of 2021As we are getting ready to close out another year, it's often the time of reflection. I look back on what all took place related to the podcast this year. Its a bit surreal to think about all that has transpired from just one idea. The people I have met and the life stories shared has been transformational! I am so thankful to you for choosing to listen to an episode, understanding there are literally millions of podcasts to choose from! I hope you have enjoyed the episodes this year and that you had your own moments of inspiration!2021-12-2823 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 30: Parents of Addiction - Journey of Hope, Love, & CommitmentAs we approach the Christmas holiday this week, it brings about feelings of hope, love, perhaps even miracles and I’m very happy to share a story that emcompasses all of that with todays guests.My guests today are Bill and Sheri Vondran who share of their journey of being parents of a child with a drug addiction. Bill and Sheri are Christians who raised their children in a loving home with a good upbringing. In January 2013, they began to notice a change in their daughter and picked up on signs that things were not good, in fa...2021-12-211h 09Heartship JourneyEpisode 29: Navigating through Diabetes with Emily SneddenMy guest today is Emily Snedden, who shares her inspirational journey of living with diabetes. Her diagnonsis was the result of a routine life insurance check. In really a moments time she went from living a normal life to navigating a new normal with food, lifestyle and insulin to maintain the diabetes. Emily opens up about diabetes burnout and I love what she shares about chunking out your day when it seems to be going bad. I love her mantra too of “you have to keep going, you can’t quit”. Emily is full of life and love and time w...2021-12-1454 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 28: Choosing to feel good with Jenny ArnoldMy guest today is Jenny Arnold. Jenny first started experiencing severe migraines in college. Her mom and grandma suffered from headaches as well so Jenny thought this is something she just has to deal with.She started to take notice how her body responded to certain scents, cleaning products, and foods. As a result she didn’t settle for taking more medication but rather choose to be an advocate for her health, which mattered all the more as she determined her children and husband had food allergies as well.Jenny’s motto is “live for today”...2021-12-0759 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 27: The House Fire with Lee Ann SmithMy guest today is Lee Ann Smith who shares about her and her family's hardship from the loss of their home. November 24, 2018 ,the day after Thanksgiving, they had a house fire that resulted in a total loss. Lee Ann shares what withstood the fire and my friends it will give you goose bumps, it did for me!Lee Ann shares her perspective that “everything happens for a reason” and while the loss of their home was devastating, it also allowed them to create a new chapter in their lives, which involved once again navigating through unexpected circumstances- canc...2021-11-3047 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 26: Thankful for Not Giving Up - The Journey of Heroin Addiction & RecoveryMy guests today are Austin Bain and Jacklyn Vondran who share their incredible life journey with me. Starting in their teenage years, as a result of trauma in their lives, they turned to drug use specifically with heroin. The heroin use numbed the pain, helped them to take on a "no one can hurt me" feeling, brought them together as a couple and took them on a drug addiction life style.Pivotal moments take place for both Austin and Jacklyn, which they share within the episode that started their process to wanting to end their drug use...2021-11-231h 29Heartship JourneyEpisode 25: The Turning Point from a Health Diagnosis with Erika HermsenMy guest today is Erika Hermsen, creator and small business owner of Sweat Inspire Sisterhood, who shares about her hardship in losing her dad to cancer and the profound life changing effect it had on her!Many people face a health journey hardship and Erika had such a desire and to be an advocate for preventable health focus!This is an inspiring story of how one person’s life and legacy resulted in an opportunity to help others focus on their health and fitness!I hope you enjoy this episode!Thank yo...2021-11-1635 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 24: Renewal of Hope with Jacey StanbroMy guest today is Jacey Stanbro. Jacey shares of her journey with a detiorating health condition which included dizzy spells, mini strokes, migraines and seizures and a turning point that resulted in her growing closer in her faith with God and Jesus.Jacey’s openness is very endearing and her reminder to give people grace is something we can hold onto and lean into.2021-11-0941 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 23: Life is still beautiful with Tracy Berning-BirkbeckMy guest today is Tracy Berning-Birkbeck. Tracy shares of her journey of love and loss with her late husband Evan Berning, who succomed to cancer and their life motto in choosing to live. Tracy and her late husband took on a perspective to "say yes"! Think back for yourself, when’s the last time you did something for the first time?This interview is incredibly moving and left me speechless and I took so much from the conversation with Tracy. I hope this touches your heart and has you thinking about that Say yes perspective too!...2021-11-0238 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 22: Finding the Strength within with Eryka CookMy guest today is Eryka Cook who shares of her journey of being bullied as a child which resulted in becoming active in karate and receiving her black belt. Through karate she gained confidence not only for herself but for sticking up for others. Her self defense interest continued into college and her passion continued to grow and over time and offerings of classes, she created her business Empowermental.Eryka made a statement during our conversation that was riveting. “You have the power to take it back”. Sometimes in life we find ourselves in situations that aren’t suiti...2021-10-2650 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 21: Living with Chron's Disease with Kelli NefzgerMy guest today is Kelli Nefzger who shares of her health journey that reached a peak in her early days of college. Back then climbing the stairs to her apartment left her feeling weak and fatigued. She was later diagnosed with Chron's disease, which is an inflammatory digestive disease. She shares what her life morphed into with numerous and length hospital visits, listening to her body, and having the mindset to stay the from a course.I love Kelli’s optimism and perserverance and I recognized in myself how easily I take my own health for granted and...2021-10-191h 08Heartship JourneyEpisode 20: Birth Trauma with Jade O'ConnellMy guest today is Jade O’Connell who shares of her journey of trauma that resulted from the birthing process with her son 2 years ago. The birth resulted in a 4th degree tear which impacts 4% of women. Jade shares of her struggles and management turned advocacy in what she experienced.I am so thankful for Jade for her candidness in what she shares especially in regards to what most label sensitive or disturbing or the topics we just don’t talk about. Jade has been able to speak to hundreds of women and bring awareness and hopefully the st...2021-10-121h 12Heartship JourneyEpisode 19: Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome with Kylie KelchenMy guest today is Kylie Kelchen, who shares about the journey of her pregnancy with twins; which was high risk because of “twin to twin transfusion syndrome”. Kylie and her husband Travis received joyous news of expecting twins yet also were told that because of the conditions of the placenta, it could result in the birth of 1 baby or no babies all in the same appointment. Her pregnancy involved the need for immediate decision making, heavy monitoring, and a high volume of doctor visits and even surgery.Kylie reaffirms the importance to be an advocate for yourself! N...2021-10-0547 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 18: Love and Long Distance with Katelyn ThielenMy guest today is extra special to me as its my youngest sister, Katelyn Thielen, who shares of her relationship journey that included long distance experience with her boyfriend Mitch who enlisted in the marines.Katelyn and Mitch started dating in 2013 when Katelyn was just 18. When Mitch went off to boot camp, their communication was solely based on letters, an almost forgotten art but one that is so meaningful!As Mitch went through his journey as a marine, Katelyn went through her own self growth and discovery journey. Although together but physically apart, Katelyn shares s...2021-09-2848 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 17: Appreciating Life following Thyroid Cancer with Erin ClemenMy guest today is Erin Clemen who experienced thyroid cancer at age 29 with having such a young family.Erin shares her favorite quote “We don’t know how strong we are until being strong is the only choice we have” and how she dug into that during her diagnosis and treatment and able to celebrate her 5 year anniversary this summer!Erin appreciates a 2nd chance with life and gives wonderful advice 1. Surround yourself with with those who make you a better person!2. Its ok to say no to things!3. Enjoy life!4...2021-09-2745 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 16: Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable - Job Elimination with Trish RaapMy guest today is Trish Raap who experienced an unexpected job elimination. We often rely on our job to provide financial security and when a notification comes in that the job is being eliminated that can create challenges and a significant hardship.
Trish shares of her journey of what she felt and experienced as a result of her job elimination and while there was a season of feeling unworthy she also had an amazing perspective sharing “we always land on our feet” and how she allowed herself permission to feel what she felt and why she is such...2021-09-1449 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 15: Surviving a Hog Barn Explosion with Craig & Karen WulfekhuleMy guests today are Craig & Karen Wulfekhule, who recall their personal hardship from the night of September 2, 2019 in which Craig was badly burned as a result of a hog barn explosion when he went to turn off the breaker. Craig was burned over 60% of his body.
Life changed in a moment’s time for the Wulfekhule family! As Craig and Karen shared about those initial moments along with the road of Craig’s journey and what it meant for them, I was strongly reminded that resiliency is so prevalent in the hardship we go thro...2021-09-071h 14
Heartship JourneyEpisode 14: Stepping into Faith with Fr. Carl RiesMy guest today is Fr. Carl Ries who recently celebrated his 51st anniversary in the priesthood. I’m actually someone who is deepening my spiritual relationship and every time I have heard Fr Carl speak, I have such immense take awaits and feel motivated by what I hear. Fr. Carl shares on his life journey including his own personal hardships.
His mindset is to “take one day at a time” and “to keep going” and what struck me most is when he shared that if he can’t laugh about it, then he’s not far enough along in his a...2021-08-3139 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 13: Climbing Life's Mountains with Ashley GloecknerMy guest today is Ashley Gloeckner, a wife, mom of 4 and teacher who experienced several hardships in her life that impacted her career opportunities, her health, and her family.
Ashley’s perspective is that there are reasons things happen and we learn from it! We may not always know in the moment or understand what we are going through or why but we learn from it and figure out what to do next!
She’s exactly right – every experience does create wisdom and she shared so much of her wisdom with me! I hope you walk a...2021-08-2435 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 12: Miracle of Life with Bridget HamiltonMy guest is Bridget Hamilton, who shares about her journey with Guillain-Barre, while pregnant with her 4th child. Guillain-Barre is a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Bridget’s health quickly deteriorated in a matter of only several days going from experiencing tingling on a Friday evening to being unable to walk on Sunday and in ICU on Wednesday. Bridget spent an extensive amount of time in the hospital.
With the support of her family and finding motivation in reminders of accomplishments made day to day, Bridget had success in learning to sw...2021-08-171h 13Heartship JourneyEpisode 11: The Journey to Motherhood with Sara McIntoshToday my guest is Sara McIntosh who shares about her journey into motherhood. Sara married Adriel and became a step mom to 2 amazing boys. As a family of 4 already, Sara and Adriel wanted to add to their family and several years and methods were tried. Finally after 5 years, Sara became pregnant and she shares her joy in seeing a perfect baby at her 20 week ultrasound only to be told that there could be something wrong with the baby.
Sara reminds us that faith is strong but God is stronger and that God does provide and sometimes...2021-08-1030 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 10: A mother's journey with Shelby SchumacherToday my guest is Shelby Shumacher who shares about her son Brody. Brody and his twin sister Leah were born at 25 weeks after Shelby’s water broke. Leah was able to come home after spending 4 months in the hospital. Brody endured some health issues and was released when he was 14 months old. In December of 2009, Brody was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer and Brody lost his battle with cancer on January 5, 2010.
Shelby shares of her family's resiliency and connecting with the phrase, you don’t know how strong you are until you have to be. In a ti...2021-08-0343 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 9: Acute Flaccid Myelitis with Molly KnuthToday my guest is Molly Knuth. Molly shares of her daughter, Charlotte’s journey with acute flaccid myelitis, AFM. AFM is a neurologic disease that is very rare but very serious. It’s been referenced as a polio like illness. Charlotte was just 5 years old and enjoying summer and preparing to go to kindergarten when she was experiencing weakness and further deterioration with her functionality.
As parents, the well being of our children is of such importance so to hear from Molly what it was like to see your child go through a health journey that as a pa...2021-07-271h 08Heartship JourneyEpisode 8: Living with Spinal CSF Leak with Kristina FudgeToday my guest is Kristina Fudge. Kristina journeyed through living with Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF) which is basically a hole in lining of spinal chord and it’s very rare. Can you imagine laying flat being the only way to get comfortable well Kristina did just that for 2 years!
Kristina’s perception on life is extremely uplifting and very honest and raw in going through struggles of chronic pain and how what she has had to go through has given her a new appreciation for living!2021-07-2044 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 7: The Power of 3 with Emma LeuchsI had an opportunity to sit down and talk with Emma Leuchs who shared with me the journey she and her husband Ryan had on starting their family. Emma shares of the struggles that included loss, uncertainty and truly going against the grain on statistics.
So many couples struggle with fertility. 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant and I learned that the natural fertility rate is only 15-20%.
Many rely on their faith and science to aid in fertility.
I hope you are inspired by Emma and Ryan’s journey! 2021-07-131h 03Heartship JourneyEpisode 6: Tragedy & Advocacy with Ann ButzierI had an opportunity to meet and talk with Ann Butzier who experienced tragic losses with the passing of her husband, Doug, from an airplane crash and her son, Chris's death as a result of suicide. Ann shares with me the heartache she experienced and her advocacy for ending the stigma around brain disorders and mental health. She is channeling the conversation on brain health much like we talk about cardiac health or gut health.
Suicide does not discriminate and if you are in a crisis or need someone to talk to, please call the toll free...2021-07-0855 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 5: The Storm & the Farm with Steve ThielenI sit down with my dad who recalls the destruction of a wild, unexpected storm back on June 30, 2019 that took out a 60 foot silo and destroyed the barn yet left the house untouched that was only yards away. The farm was one he grew up with his 8 siblings and parents and one I was fortunate to grow up on also. The farm's multi-generation meaning is deep rooted and the storm damage was devastating. The rebuild of the barn allowed some exciting opportunities and family ties continue to run strong and more memories are meant to be made! Hope you...2021-06-2930 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 4: Reflection of life with Melissa VickermanMelissa was diagnosed with Stage 3 Gastric cancer in September 2020. She talks of her journey in her symptoms, her diagnosis, her treatment and care as well as her perspective on life with being a wife and mother and what she hopes for her legacy to be. Her reflection on what is of importance in life is so impressionable. I was truly honored to have a chance to talk with Melissa and the interview with her was what prompted me to push START on this podcast because as she says, we are not guaranteed tomorrow so making each day count is...2021-06-2248 minHeartship JourneyEpisode 3: Navigating through Tragic Loss, Uncertainty, and Cancer with Beth ErnzenBeth Ernzen shares her journey of her hardships in the span of 5 years that was traumatic and life changing! It began with a tragic vehicle accident that involved both her parents and her sister. Her father's sudden passing and her mother's brain injury was a life experience to channel through at just 31 years old. Then in 2020, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Beth recounts these last 5 years and all she has been through and how she got through it - even on the days when she didn't think she could.
Beth's hardship is a journey of loss and uncertainty yet h...2021-06-153h 34Heartship JourneyEpisode 2: Overcoming a serious accident with Dave GradyDave Grady shares of his journey from experiencing an accident in which a utility tractor ran over him when he was mowing grass. He was told he would never walk again yet Dave had the attitude of "I am going to walk". He shares his journey with us in this episode!2021-06-0841 minHeartship JourneyHere we go! My vision and the value of ABUNDANCE during a hardshipKicking off my PODCAST! Excited to connect with you and share why I wanted to start a podcast , the story behind the name and sharing my own personal journey on the hardship of living through a PANDEMIC!2021-06-0123 min
My Struggle is Your StruggleEpisode 6: Interview with Andrea Mausser on how she dealt with the struggle of a miscarriageAndrea Mausser, of Chose Your Journey, talks about the struggle of miscarriage, feeling it physically and mentally while being a mother of 3, and having family also having babies at the same time.
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The Found Podcast with Molly KnuthChoosing Your Journey in Life with Andrea MausserThis week at the Small-Minded Podcast by Molly Knuth Media we have our very first guest interview with my friend Andrea Mausser of Choose Your Journey Health & Life Coaching. When I first met Andrea a couple years ago, it was in a women’s online fitness group. Not only was Andrea consistently showing up by completing the daily workouts and nutrition challenges, but she was offering encouragement for other group members and suggestions to help them meet their goals. So it was a natural progression that Andrea followed her path of personal development to become a...2020-10-2741 min