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Real Deep StuffThe Experience That Changed Our Lives and Marriage Forever | Bruce & Kristi ButtlesWhat would happen if we, as a society, moved from an attitude of consumer, a mindset of me-first, and chasing our own wants and desires, and chose the path that leads us to places unknown, to serve people not in our daily routine, and require us to give our time and effort in ways that were not part of our plan?
What would it take for this massive life-shift to take hold of our individual hearts and minds and permanently pivot them toward a greater good?
The events that took place one fateful day is...2024-09-111h 08Real Deep StuffGoing For Your Goals | Zsa-Zsa Porter"Zsa-Zsa leverages her unique experiences as an African American female entrepreneur, restaurant owner, digital executive, and Ironman triathlete to motivate and activate her community..." (ExposedVegan.com)
In this convo, Zsa-Zsa shares about the moment that made her rethink everything and how much her life has changed since.
As an international athlete, wife, mother, full-time work in financial services and much more, she has found personal balance, learned perseverance, overcame obstacles, and experiences immense joy of attaining new goals.
Be motivated, uplifted, encouraged and challenged by her life story, positive attitude, sense of humor...2024-04-062h 21Real Deep StuffLife Update - One Year Later | Lindsey LeeLindsey Lee joins us one year after recording our two-part episode to give us an update on life with her two daughters after losing her husband to suicide three years ago.
With incredible transparency, Lindsey shares her journey of healing, hope, and strength through the ups and downs of single parenting, work life, and the daily grind, as well as what keeps her going in all of these.
She also shares how she's leaned into opening up to new a normal, new experiences and dreams, and new people in her life.
Listen to...2024-03-081h 18Real Deep StuffSurviving the Scariest Hike in America | Yvonne FreemanListen as Yvonne and Kristi recount hiking Angels Landing in Zion National Park. From their challenges and cautions came courage to defy the odds and successfully hike one of the most dangerous hikes in the U.S.
With transparent honesty, they relive moments of trial and triumph, laughs and learning, and what it feels like to push yourself to your limit.
Hear their takeaways on how this hike changed them as individuals as it strengthened their faith with God & confidence in other areas of their lives, bonded their friendship, and grew appetites of adventurous spirits...2024-01-031h 31Real Deep StuffWhen Christmas Doesn't Go As Planned | Kristi ButtlesEvery year, dreams and visions are conjured up about what we want, and hope, Christmas will look like.
However, all too often, life has other plans.
Kristi shares some of her Christmas memories of when Christmas went sideways, and offers 3 tips on how to stay sane, salvage Christmas, and actually find peace (maybe even joy!) in chaos. 2023-12-0648 minReal Deep StuffForgiveness - Your Mental Health Isn't Just for You | Kristi ButtlesThis is the first in a mini series of how our own mental health affects not only us but others around us. We will be addressing mental and emotional health on a variety of topics.
Today's topic is forgiveness. 2023-09-2639 min
The Rabbit Hole ShowEpisode 74 - Deoraj Gyandat With Kristi ButtlesThis is a special episode done with Kristi Buttles from Guyana. Deoraj runs the largest prison in Guyana. It was great hearing his powerful story.2023-07-2756 minReal Deep StuffThe Freedom Mindset | Sr. Superintendent Deoraj GyandatIn a rare interview, and his first podcast, Sr. Superintendent Deoraj Gyandat sits down with Kristi Buttles (host of Real Deep Stuff) and Charles Hite (host of The Rabbit Hole Show) to discuss what it takes to run one of the largest prisons in Guyana.
They talk about work-life balance, handling high pressure and quick decisions, parenting his children & educating inmates, and what Gyandat and his prison do differently than other prisons that are making a massive impact on inmates and the community.
Hear Gyandat's unique story including why he chose this profession, the change...2023-07-2653 minReal Deep StuffThe Better Perspective | Kristi ButtlesSee the bigger picture when interruptions, inconveniences, and the unexpected disrupt our lives. 2023-07-1223 minReal Deep StuffExtraordinary Girls of Kenya - Educated & Empowered | Don & Pat HooverDon and Pat Hoover join Kristi to share about an amazing educational opportunity for girls (and now boys) in Kenya.
These precious girls were put in an impossible position of childhood pregnancy through victimization during the Covid-19 pandemic at no fault of their own. Because of their pregnancies, they had to leave school and faced a hopeless future to either be married as children or work in the physical labor workforce.
Their future has since been forever changed with a miraculous, unique opportunity to attend a new, alternative school that the Kenyan government has fully...2023-07-051h 20Real Deep StuffCamino Reunion & Recap (Part 2) | Kristi & Michelle ButtlesKristi & Michelle share about how the Camino changed them, what parts of it were harder or easier, travel tips, and much more! 2023-06-2845 minReal Deep StuffCamino Reunion & Portugal! (Part 1) Kristi & Michelle ButtlesKristi and Michelle visit a surprise country as they continue their adventure!
They also discuss what the Camino meant to them, how it's changed them, why they feel everyone should try it, and traveler tips on walking this amazing pilgrimage. 2023-06-2145 minReal Deep StuffDay 9 of the Camino - finishing strong | Kristi & Michelle ButtlesTwo days of travel to Europe, nine days of walking, and one finish line! Attending the magnificent mass, hugging new friends, and pasta & gelato, it was an incredible day! Listen to the cliffhanger at the end!
2023-06-1150 minReal Deep StuffDay 8 of the Camino - treated like queensAfter a 12 mile hike, we are surprised with royal treatment!2023-06-0936 minReal Deep StuffDay 7 of the Camino - the day we got off trail | Kristi & Michelle ButtlesFrom missing luggage to missing the Camino trail sign, today was filled with plenty of surprises and new friends!2023-06-0537 minReal Deep StuffDay 6 on the Camino - the beautiful day | Kristi & Michelle ButtlesSo much to see, people to meet, and feeling great!2023-06-0336 minReal Deep StuffDay 5 of the Camino - the hospital episode | Kristi & Michelle ButtlesAn 8.6 mile walk leads to a hospital visit!2023-06-0140 minReal Deep StuffDay 4 of the Camino - the angry episode | Kristi & Michelle ButtlesSisters-in-law have a surprising encounter on the Camino.2023-05-3030 minReal Deep StuffOur Crazy European Adventure Days 2 & 3 on the Camino | Kristi & Michelle ButtlesFollow Kristi and Michelle’s journey on the Camino including real-time thoughts on the people they meet, the walk itself, and the good, bad, and embarrassing moments of two sisters-in-law on their European adventure!2023-05-2848 minReal Deep StuffOur Crazy European Adventure (Part 1) | Kristi & Michelle ButtlesSisters-in-law, Kristi & Michelle, walk the el Camino in Spain. Follow their journey as they navigate travel and sojourn together on this pilgrim walk. They share why they’re walking, what they’re hoping to find, and the good, bad, and embarrassing of life on the road.2023-05-2557 minReal Deep StuffBlood Sugar & Mental Health | Kristi ButtlesMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. To emphasize this, Kristi discusses the surprising connection between mental health and blood sugar. Find out how she is reducing the damaging effects stress can have on blood sugar and maintaining balanced mental health.2023-05-1744 minReal Deep StuffLegacy of Motherhood | Kristi ButtlesKristi celebrates motherhood by sharing the gift of legacy from four amazing women who have impacted her life. 2023-05-1037 minReal Deep StuffWhen Grief & Goals Align | Kristi ButtlesLoss is losing anything valuable to us. If we work through the natural, normal, and necessary process of loss and grief, we find hope, healing, and even joy await.
In this episode, Kristi discusses what loss looks like, the stages of grief, and the tasks of mourning. She offers practical examples of the grief we carry and how to work through it in a healthy way. This journey leads us to let go of former goals and embrace new ones while preserving meaningful memories of what once was.
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1...2023-05-031h 10Real Deep StuffEthics & Entrepreneurship | Cliff IngariSuccessful entrepreneur, Cliff Ingari, sits down with Kristi to discuss the ethics of business including maintaining a moral standard for the company, personal & employee accountability, and the challenge of balancing the demands of work and personal life while following the dream of creating a business. 2023-04-2639 minReal Deep StuffNew breath, New Life | Wilkie Pitman (Part 2)April is National Donate Life Month! To bring awareness to this important topic, Wilkie joins the conversation and bravely shares her story of receiving a double-lung transplant.
Hear the incredible, divine events that led to her transplant, her gratefulness for the donor, and how this journey has changed her life.
Show Notes:
* Another person is added to the waiting list every 9 minutes.
* 17 people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant.
* One organ, eye, and tissue donor can save and heal more than 75 lives. (www.DonateLife.net)
2023-04-191h 18Real Deep StuffNew breath, New Life | Wilkie Pitman (Part 1)April is National Donate Life Month! To bring awareness to this important topic, Wilkie joins the conversation and bravely shares her story of receiving a double-lung transplant.
Hear the incredible, divine events that led to her transplant, her gratefulness for the donor, and how this journey has changed her life.
Show Notes:
* Another person is added to the waiting list every 9 minutes.
* 17 people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant.
* One organ, eye, and tissue donor can save and heal more than 75 lives. (www...2023-04-121h 05Real Deep StuffI (Still) Do | Bruce & Kristi Buttles [Part 4]Bruce and Kristi conclude their conversation about what's worked and not worked over the past 33 years of marriage. They've saved the best for last!
Today's topics are: Pick up after yourself, do the work of marriage, have a sense of humor, live a life of service, and keep God #1.
Show Notes:
40 Promises for Marriage by Steve Stephens
1. Start each day with a kiss.
2. Wear your wedding ring at all times.
3. Date once a week.
4. Accept differences.
5. Be polite
6. Give gifts.
2023-04-051h 13Real Deep StuffI (Still) Do | Bruce & Kristi Buttles [Part 3]Bruce and Kristi continue the conversation on what has helped keep their marriage strong for 33 years.
This is the third of four episodes in this special anniversary series.
Today's episode includes topics:
* Family & friends
* Finances
* Ground rules & red lines
* Love languages
* Dating
* The value of teamwork2023-03-291h 12Real Deep StuffI (Still) Do | Bruce & Kristi Buttles [Part 2]Join Bruce & Kristi as they continue their conversation about what they've learned over 33 years of marriage including today's topics:
Considering the other's character
Trust and what that looks like in everyday life
Keeping growing without growing apart
Rules of conflict
Love is a choice
Letting it go versus giving grace
Respect personal/couple red lines
2023-03-221h 33Real Deep StuffI (Still) Do | Bruce & Kristi Buttles [Part 1]Kristi's husband, Bruce, joins her as they have a raw and honest conversation looking back on their 33 years of marriage including the lessons they've learned and what makes their marriage work after more than three decades.
A variety of topics are discussed as they each offer examples of and perspectives on them including today's topics:
* How they met
* Setting & realizing vision and goals
* Respect
* What drives them crazy
* Work/life balance
* Keep having fun!
Pull up a chair and join Bruce and Kristi a...2023-03-151h 51Real Deep StuffFrom Anorexia to Bakery Biz | Renee RatcliffeRenee Ratcliffe joins Kristi in an open conversation about her journey through anorexia and recovery with humbling detail. Hear the warning signs she faced, the hard work she put into recovery, and the heartwarming way she's now using food to help others.
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*A letter Renee wrote to her younger self and those struggling ...
"Dear younger me,
This is not the end. I'm writin...2023-03-0857 minReal Deep StuffCancer & the Camino | Dr. Michael Kendall, MDListen to Mike's journey as he went from being doctor to patient to pilgrim.
In the middle of preparing for retirement as an Internal Medicine Specialist, he discovered he had cancer. Learn how he has met this challenge head-on and not allowed it to deter from him his goals, dreams, and new opportunities...including walking 100km of the El Camino trail through Portugal and Spain as a pilgrim meeting sojourners from over 29 countries along the way. His story is motivating and challenging as he shares it with transparent honesty.
Hear Mike's strategies for staying mentally, ph...2023-03-011h 34Real Deep StuffManaging Chronic & Acute Pain | Ashlee Hall PT, DPTIn this episode, learn how chronic and acute pain affects our physical, mental, and emotional health. Ashlee walks us through the toll pain takes on us and how physical therapy can help.
If you're like many who believe they have to live with pain and the stress and havoc it wreaks, Ashlee gives great insight into understanding the root of pain, ways to help the body heal, and the benefits of investing in ourselves to help get us back on track and moving forward again.
This conversation is for people suffering from pain and those w...2023-02-221h 36Real Deep StuffSuicide & Religion | Jai RamnauthJai Ramnauth shares his story of growing up in Guyana with a Hindu background, what drove him to attempt suicide, who stopped him, starting over with a new purpose, and what life looks like now.
SHOW NOTES:
* For more information on this non-profit - International Celebration Association
* 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
* Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
* National Su...2023-02-151h 17Real Deep StuffTrauma & EMDR Therapy | Faith Northington, LPCFaith Northington, LPC, joins us for a fascinating conversation about EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She explains what EMDR is, how it works, who it helps, its long-term efficacy, and much more.
We talk about real-life experiences with EMDR and the incredible ways it benefits the mind, body, and spirit.
Sneak peek ..."EMDR enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a diff...2023-02-0855 minReal Deep StuffDepression & Suicide | Lindsey Lee (Part 2)In part 2 of this episode, Lindsey Lee shares the importance of a support system, single parenting, going back to work after loss, do's and don't's for family and friends who want to help, creating a new normal, self-care, tips to help heal, finding joy, counting blessings, discovering inner strength, reconciling the past, present, and future ... and more.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of David Lee. He touched many lives in countless wonderful ways. May his legacy continue to help others who struggle with mental health and those who love them.
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...2023-02-011h 12Real Deep StuffDepression & Suicide | Lindsey Lee (Part 1)In part one of this episode, Lindsey Lee shares her journey through her husband's depression and suicide. Some of the topics discussed are stages of grief, trauma, triggers, symptoms of depression, signs of suicidal patterns, living through the cycle of loss, and managing major life decisions.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of David Lee. He touched many lives in countless wonderful ways. May his legacy continue to help others who struggle with mental health and those who love them.
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* 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and co...2023-02-011h 08Real Deep StuffAddiction, Incarceration & Freedom | Charles Hite (Part 2)In part 2 of 2, Charles and I continue the conversation as he shares the steps he took, and the resources available, to kickstart his new future.
SHOW NOTES:
* Check out Charles Hite's podcast - THE RABBIT HOLE SHOW - available on all streaming platforms
* 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
* 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline - Confidential free help, from public health ag...2023-01-261h 04Real Deep StuffSubstance Abuse & Life Support | Charles Hite (Part 1)In part 1 of 2, Charles shares his story of experiencing the darkness of drug and alcohol abuse, the despair of imprisonment, and the hope of a second chance. Through surviving death on life support, he has found a new purpose and a new beginning and is now committed to sharing his story with others.
SHOW NOTES:
* Check out Charles Hite's podcast - THE RABBIT HOLE SHOW - available on all streaming platforms
* 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you...2023-01-2656 minReal Deep StuffConversation Charcuterie | Kristi ButtlesThis introductory episode is a meet and greet with Kristi as she shares the inspiration for Real Deep Stuff, the vision behind it, and the goals ahead for it.
Beginning with episode 2, pull up a chair and lean into the conversation as guests share their life-changing moments regarding all things mental health. Be inspired, challenged, encouraged, and motivated through honest transparency and open questions.
Dig beneath the surface. Find value in life.2023-01-2342 min
The Rabbit Hole ShowEpisode 49 (Part 1) - Kristi ButtlesThis week we are joined by Kristi Buttles from Carmel Baptist Church. Recently, she was diagnosed with Autism. Most people would struggle with a diagnosis like this - But she has found her identity and put her past in perspective.2022-11-1052 min
The Rabbit Hole ShowEpisode 49 (Part 2) - Kristi ButtlesThis week we are joined by Kristi Buttles from Carmel Baptist Church. Recently, she was diagnosed with Autism. Most people would struggle with a diagnosis like this - But she has found her identity and put her past in perspective.2022-11-1054 min