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The Christian PodcasterTracy Winchell of The Reboots PodcastTracy Winchell is the podcaster behind the Reboots Podcast, an avid journaler, and former television reporter. Today, Tracy shares how she created the podcast she needed, how she overcame technological nerves, and why she wanted people to know that change is possible. Tracy's journey reminds us that podcasting is as much about personal development as it is audience development.
Listen to Tracy's story now!
Stories Tracy shared:
How conversations surprised her after she started podcasting
What has changed since her television reporter days
Why baseball is awesome and a community activity
Why she started R...2021-03-2335 min
OtiumFMTracy Winchell: Roaman Journal, Three Selves, Next Note to MyselfIn this episode, we talk with Tracy Winchell, the Founder of Roaman Journals. A teacher of daily journaling practices to others, Tracy is a self introspective person when it comes to facing ourselves in writing. And when introduced to Roam, she has started implementing the tool into journaling.In this episode, we talked about:Life before Roam Research: her time as a journalist, within broadcasting and moreHer workflow for journaling and introspection in RoamOur relationship with the creator/higher powerThe intricacies of daily journaling and how Tracy approaches itThe three selves, and how we should confront...2020-10-071h 16
The Unmasked Life PodcastEpisode 26: Tracy Winchell on her Life as a Broadcast Journalist, Dealing with Grief, and Finding Safety and Community in the ChurchTracy Winchell shares her story of being a broadcast journalist and working her way to the top to report on high profile news only to find it leaving her with trauma and grief. Unable to process the scenes and difficulties she covered, Tracy spiraled into a dark place in her life. Through the help of some friends, she found the power of vulnerability, safety, and community in a place not always known for being safe: the church. Discover the power of accountability and sharing your story to process your grief as Tracy opens up about her past and how...2020-09-0855 min
RebootsLiving with Trauma from a Therapist's PerspectiveThis episode of the Reboots Podcast is about trauma - "Big T Trauma" and "Little T trauma." Even "Little T" trauma can be devastating.My dear friend Ada Floyd and I talk about:How she's continually learning to process traumas like sexual abuse and the loss of her twin boys Keeton and Kaden.Her role as a therapist in helping her clients heal from trauma. And EMDR, which is a therapeutic approach that can help us process trauma by rewiring neurological pathways that have been stuck because of the trauma we've endured.If yo...2020-06-3045 min
RebootsR057 Personality Isn't Permanent with Benjamin HardyDr. Benjamin Hardy is a best-selling author who has been read by - get this - more than 100 million humans.His work is featured regularly in Forbes, Fortune Magazine, Psychology Today and other well-known publications and his new book Personality Isn't Permanent debunks the multi-billion dollar personality profile industry as something of an excuse for believing we are stuck with who we are.In this episode, Ben and I talk about:Personal growth and change as scienceHow the concepts American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr so eloquently expressed in his famous Serenity Prayer apply to the...2020-06-1642 min
RebootsNew Season IntroWelcome to a brand new season of the Reboots Podcast!This summer is all about arriving at reasonable happiness - even in the midst of great hardship and the chaos that surrounds so many of us now.How is that possible?Through the now-common prayer in which we ask for help in accepting the things we cannot change, and having the courage to change what we can.There's a constellation of topics surrounding change navigation, like mental health, behavioral science, the 12 steps of recovery, and gratitude.We're kicking off...2020-06-1204 min
Catching Your BreathHow to Practice Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos (with Tracy Winchell)Bonus episode! Are you finding it hard to be grateful in the midst of such chaos and uncertainty? Join Steve Austin and Tracy Winchell (host of Reboots Podcast), for some 3 simple ways to practice gratitude, even in the midst of chaos. Join Tracy's Gratitude e-courseDownload the free Gratitude MadLibsDownload the Gratitude SlideDeck PresentationJoin Steve's 5-day e-course on facing worry and anxiety. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fplusmh.substack.com2020-04-0331 min
The Christian Podcast CommunityHow to Interview with Tracy WinchellSo You Want to be a Podcaster episode 13
Andrew and Coleen invite Tracy Winchell to discuss how to interview guests.
Tracy is a professional journalist and has expertise in interviewing guests, which is important for podcasts, especially those that interview guests.
Tracy will reveal that how being shot at was normal for her in a time in her life … What???? Yes you got to listen to this episode.
Things discussed:
What makes a good guest
Importance of honesty with the guest
Need for preparation wit...2020-03-1942 min
So You Want to be a PodcasterHow to Interview with Tracy WinchellSo You Want to be a Podcaster episode 13
Andrew and Coleen invite Tracy Winchell to discuss how to interview guests.
Tracy is a professional journalist and has expertise in interviewing guests, which is important for podcasts, especially those that interview guests.
Tracy will reveal that how being shot at was normal for her in a time in her life … What???? Yes you got to listen to this episode.
Things discussed:
What makes a good guest
Importance of honesty with the guest
Need for preparation wit...2020-03-1942 min
So You Want to be a PodcasterHow to Interview with Tracy WinchellSo You Want to be a Podcaster episode 13
Andrew and Coleen invite Tracy Winchell to discuss how to interview guests.
Tracy is a professional journalist and has expertise in interviewing guests, which is important for podcasts, especially those that interview guests.
Tracy will reveal that how being shot at was normal for her in a time in her life … What???? Yes you got to listen to this episode.
Things discussed:
What makes a good guest
Importance of honesty with the guest
Need for preparation wit...2020-03-1842 min
The Reckless Pursuit097 - Journaling Your Way to Spiritual Growth (With Tracy Winchell)What if you could go back in time to see where you have been? You could look at all you’ve come through and seen just how much you have grown. Think of how much that could do for your self-confidence, understanding, and even spiritual journey. That is just a few of the many reasons why we believe journaling is such an important part of progress.
This week, we are talking with Tracy Winchell, host of the reboots podcast. Tracy is an avid journaler and teacher of journaling practices. She shares with us her methods she uses to keep an ac...2019-12-3000 min
RebootsTCJ 025: Gratitude with Caesar KalinowskiEpisode 25 of The Change Journals features my friend Caesar Kalinowski. In our continuation of our 30-days of gratitude challenge, Caesar talks about how gratitude not only changes us but also changes other people when we dare to share gratitude.Caesar remembers how difficult it was for him - as an adult - to write a tribute letter to his father because the childhood relationship had been so painful. And how that activity began to rewire remembrance - for both of them, and how it brought profound healing to both of them - and into a d...2019-11-1337 min
RebootsTCJ 024: Gratitude with Steve AustinSteve Austin is a former pastor who nearly died by suicide.In this episode - which ties in with our FREE 30-Day Gratitude Challenge - Steve walks us through the first hours and days following his failed suicide attempt and how a therapist helped him find gratitude.Remember when we were kids and we drew hand turkeys at Thanksgiving?Steve shows us the connection between the hand drawing and gratitude.Plus, he walks us through what to do when we can only think of one thing for which we are grateful...2019-11-0835 min
RebootsTCJ 023: Mike Vardy's JournalMike Vardy is a long-time podcaster, productivity practitioner, and writer.Mike’s new book TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get the Right Things Done is available for preorder on Amazon. Keep up to date with the book launch here.Mike’s journaling method is ridiculously simple.He uses his phone, the Day One app, and the Drafts app - using dictation and photo images to quickly capture the most important parts of each day. But Mike says that’s not where the magic happens. You’ll hafta listen t...2019-10-2828 min
RebootsR056: Black and White with Reverend Vince BrownThe Reverend Vincent Brown spends his days corralling teens and staff members offering adventure therapy at a therapeutic boarding school in Mars Hill, North Carolina.As the chaplain and program director, Vince sees kids on their worst days - and he gets to celebrate with them during their best moments.In this episode, Vince and I talk about:What it was like growing up with a dad in the United States Navy and how life changed for Vince when the family moved from San Diego to Memphis.Why it’s difficult for white people to...2019-10-2459 min
RebootsTCJ 022: Tom Lambotte's Clarity JournalTom Lambotte is an adoptive father of four who runs a highly-successful niche company.Tom also talks openly about his experience with depression.For Tom, journaling techniques help him work on the right things each day and to turn down the noise of a busy week so that he can think and act with a clear head.Tom's clarity break is something I've been practicing for weeks now and it works!Tom also walks us through how each Monday he plans his week by prioritizing A, B, and C tasks and "...2019-10-2132 min
RebootsR055: Pursuing Focus with Shawn BlancShawn is a husband and father. He’s known across the interwebs for The Sweet Setup - a website centered on reviewing tech devices and software.Shawn is a self-described nerd, but there’s so much more to Shawn than tech. In fact, Shawn’s current focus is, well, focus. He builds products and courses designed to help people do meaningful work instead of just talking about it, fretting over dreams that could be but aren’t, and enjoying life and the people we love, even when we’re chasing au...2019-10-0933 min
RebootsTCJ 021: Elaine Johnston's JournalElaine Johnston is an entrepreneur who is driven to teach other women her age how to develop business mindsets.Elaine keeps several notebooks - each is dedicated to some facet of her life, including her marriage to Cody Johnston.Cody and Elaine co-host The Reckless Pursuit podcast, and Elaine blogs at the Prodigal Daughter. A companion podcast is coming soon.Read and hear Elaine's work.Check out Elaine's journaling playlist.Are you navigating change?CareerLosing or...2019-09-2330 min
RebootsTCJ 020: Cody Johnston's JournalFor Cody Johnston, journaling helps him understand his emotions.Cody is analog agnostic. While he regularly writes in his notebook, he's also a fan of digital logs - especially Day One.A prolific reader, Cody's notes help him prepare to talk about complex and often controversial topics on The Reckless Pursuit, the podcast he hosts with his wife, Elaine, and The Itinerant Podcast - Biblical History Beyond the Bible.Learn more about Cody's work.Want to start making changes in your life but don't know where to start?...2019-09-1631 min
RebootsR054: Monk Manual with Steven LawsonSteve Lawson is a doer. When he realized he needed to learn to do less and to be more, he began to study and implement the quiet, intentional lives monks lead every day.That’s when life changed for Steve. He became a better husband and father.Then, Steve developed the Monk Manual and fully funded his project on Kickstarter.In this episode, Steve and I walk through The Monk Manual and what makes this 12-week guided journal different from the others on the market.Grab a Monk Manual.2019-09-1155 min
RebootsTCJ 019: National Suicide Prevention Week with Steve AustinMy friend Steve Austin is a former pastor who nearly died by suicide seven years ago.While Steve is not a mental health expert, he's a guy who's been there, cares about your emotional wellbeing, and is grateful for a second chance.In this episode of The Change Journals, we commemorate National Suicide Week and Mental Health Month by walking through Steve's story and sharing some tools designed to help you discover if you might be depressed or struggling with anxiety.Download the mental health resources we discussed2019-09-0921 min
RebootsTCJ 018: Finding Hope and RecoverySeptember is National Recovery Month.In this episode of The Change Journals we take a look at Celebrate Recovery initiatives dedicated to saving one life at a time.Plus, we review two of our favorite recovery-centric Reboots episodes.Recovery is for anyone who wants to live life differently - not just for people struggling with addiction.Change IS Possible.If you're not quite ready to walk into a recovery meeting but you're ready to say enough with anger, resentments, grief, and playing the victim card, check out RebootsPodcast.com...2019-09-0212 min
RebootsR053: False Accusations with Markus WatsonMarkus is a former actor who decided to leave Hollywood and join the clergy. When he was falsely accused, his world fell apart. Markus says the ordeal has brought him closer to his Creator.In this episode we talk about:The danger of blind outrage - especially among ChristiansGossipSexual abuse in the churchSpiritual transformation under fire I'm grateful that Markus chose to share so much of his Reboots story with us.It takes grit to be that vulnerable.Check out Markus Watson's podcast.If you’re navigating cha...2019-08-2850 min
RebootsTCJ 17: Changing How We Respond to Sexual AbuseMary DeMuth has written more than 30 books. She hosts Pray Everyday a daily podcast dedicated to praying through the scriptures. You guessed it. Every day.Mary is also a victim of childhood sexual abuse.You can hear Mary’s Story on Episode 31 of the Reboots Podcast.In this episode of The Change Journals inside the Reboots Podcast, Mary joins us to talk about her calling to help bring healing to victims of sexual abuse and change to the church.Mary’s brand new book is We Too: How the Chur...2019-08-2627 min
RebootsTCJ 016: Turtle Steppin'Episode 16 of The Change Journals inside the Reboots Podcast features a fast-moving turtle blind in one eye.Instead of worrying about how far the turtle had to go or focusing on its limitations and the potential dangers, this turtle was booking it to its destination.Tracy reflects on getting past her physical limitations and mindset funk by putting one turtle leg in front of the other.Here's the turtle video that inspired the episode.Navigating change? Download these crunchy tools.2019-08-2106 min
RebootsR052: Come to the Table with Sean McCoySean is a believer in Christ who works out his faith with fear and trembling. When Sean decided to accompany a friend on a mission trip, life as he knew it started to make less sense, while the teachings of Jesus began to radically transform his mind and his heart.In this episode, Sean and I talk about daily rituals, books, theology, podcasts and podcasting, Western art, theology, and history.Sean also talks about the reaction he gets when he explains why he’s hosted all sorts of people from all walks of li...2019-08-141h 12
RebootsTCJ 015: Rebooting Print JournalismRex Nelson is one of the finest journalists I've ever known.He's an even better human being.In this episode of The Change Journals, Rex and I discuss:Knowing the difference between real journalism and "fake news"Why journalism is essential for a healthy democracyThe Democrat-Gazette's daring experiment to reboot the business side of print journalismRead Rex Nelson's work.Want to start making changes in your life but don't know where to start? > > > Download 12-Weeks to Change. < < 2019-08-1233 min
RebootsTCJ 014 Frankie Post's JournalMy friend Frankie Post and I talk fairly often about our journaling practices.Frankie is a Celebrate Recovery pastor at Community Bible Church - Fort Smith.Frankie has been logging and processing his thoughts since he was a teen. He wrote about his future wife and prayed for her - though he'd yet to meet her. These journals were a wedding gift to Susanna, the woman who became his wife.Today, Frankie uses a single digital document to record daily summaries, moments with his children, work notes, and sometimes he - like King...2019-08-0532 min
RebootsTCJ 013: Jordan Gross' JournalIn his short 24 (almost 25 years of life) Jordan Gross has authored two books, he's a TEDx speaker, and is a life and fitness coach.To understand Jordan's ridiculously simple journaling habits is to understand how Jordan has accomplished so much in so little time.Get Jordan's Journey to Cloud Nine moments in your inbox.Want to try Jordan's Journaling Methodology?Download the guide to Jordan's Journaling Habit.2019-07-2920 min
RebootsR051: Beautiful Between with Sarah RobinsonSarah Robinson is a writer who is open about her struggles with self harm, suicidal ideation, and depression.When Sarah Robinson decided to share her thoughts about suicide in public, people started asking questions - to understand rather than to harshly judge people who have died by their own hands.Sarah has created a terrific resource to help us know what to say - and what not to say - to someone who has attempted suicide or to those grieving the loss of a loved one.> > > What to say < < 2019-07-2454 min
RebootsR050: Systems Theology with Bill StuckeyBill Stuckey is a systems guy who has built and sold technology-related businesses.When Bill discovered a systems framework during his theological studies, his approach to faith, family, and building his latest small business radically shifted.It’s always fun to talk to a systems person and to understand all the different ways we can apply theological truths to life and business - and vice versa.More info in the show notes.Are you navigating change?Check out our brand new Change University portal!We’re g...2019-07-1050 min
RebootsTCJ 012: MC Starbuck's JournalM.C. Starbuck is an author who has been journaling since she was a kid.M.C. explains how she and her husband keep a marriage journal. M.C.’s first book is about her journey toward decluttering her life - but she hasn’t parted with any of her journals. What does she do with them?Finally, our guest shares a fascinating and fun way to keep a travel journal.Read about how M.C. Starbuck keeps a travel journal.Not where you want to be with 2019 plans...2019-07-0827 min
Catching Your BreathThe 12-Week Year (with Tracy Winchell of Reboots)Welcome to Episode 25 of Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. This week, Steve talks with one of his dearest friends, Tracy Winchell (host of Reboots Podcast). What's a 12-week year, and why should you start one today? Listen for more!Show notes:Download Tracy's 12-Week Journey to Change Resource GuideListen & subscribe to Reboots PodcastDownload the Chaos to Calm appLeave a review on iTunesSee ya next week! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...2019-07-0229 min
RebootsTCJ 011: Julie Court's JournalJulie Court is the author of Incredible Life Makeover: Step by Step Transformation to Wholeness.Julie says her when her marriage fell apart with no warning, journaling helped her sort out her thoughts and feelings. She also recorded the encouragement she was hearing from God and her support group.One of the most important outcomes from Julie’s journaling practice during those dark days are the Five Battlecries outlined in her book.In this episode, Julie walks us through examples of how journaling helped her navigate a successful transformation toward wholeness.👉🏻 Receive C...2019-07-0123 min
RebootsTCJ 010: 12 Weeks to ChangeAs this episode is posted, we're halfway through 2019.I share how using the 12-week year approach to change helped me get back on track earlier this year, and how you can start anywhere on the calendar and start making daily, measurable changes - simply by building a 12-week roadmap that breaks down every step along the way into ridiculously easy daily and weekly steps.Here's a free resource to help get you started.2019-06-2813 min
RebootsTCJ 009 Steve Austin's JournalSteve Austin is the creator of the brand new Chaos to Calm app, a tool designed to guide people on their sacred journey toward wholeness.Steve is a former pastor who nearly died by suicide. Today, Steve's very specific journaling practice is designed to help him heal from painful childhood memories.Get your free guide Healing Negative Childhood Memories with Journaling.2019-06-2528 min
RebootsR049: The Pursuit of Wholeness with Patrick BozePatrick Boze is a world traveler who currently splits his time between his home town of Fort Smith, Arkansas and a life with his husband in New York City.Patrick says that being gay may be the least interesting part of his life.In this episode, Patrick:Talks about sharing a truth with his family that was even more difficult than coming out.Shares how the 12 steps of recovery helped pulled him out of a dark time in his life when he’d lost his business, his longtime partner, and was in the throes of...2019-06-1958 min
RebootsTCJ 008: Rachel Snider's JournalR.M. Snider is the author of the four-book River Series.At RMSniderTheWriter you can read about her advocacy for foster care, struggles with and victories over PDSD and her life as a mom of children adopted out of foster care.R.M. says her desire to be a better mother to 3 children adopted out of foster care inspired her to carve out a little bit of time a few times a week to capture events, evaluate responses, and celebrate victories.Today, R.M.’s journaling practice is geared around Limiting herself to ju...2019-06-1713 minThe Reckless Pursuit069 - Trauma, Change, and recovery (With Tracy Winchell)At some point in life, we will all face having to navigate change. The true test is not the change itself but rather how we will respond to it. This week, we are talking with Tracy Winchell, host of the Reboots Podcast. Tracy is a radio broadcast veteran and has a passion to help people power through change. Tracy is an expert in journaling practices and shares a few basic questions we can ask ourselves to run a ‘heart check’ to help us evaluate our current mental health. She also shares her story of resentment towards God and having to over...2019-06-1700 min
RebootsTCJ 007: Anne B SayAnne B. Say is a life coach with her husband, Terry. Anne and Terry are dedicated to helping people find hope in every circumstance.In this episode of The Change Journals Anne shares about the circumstances that led to her purchasing her first journaling notebook. She was angry, bitter, and felt very alone in the aftermath of a divorce.Today, Anne's journaling practice is geared around writing her earnest conversations with God. She writes so she can hear her Heavenly Father.Learn more about Anne.Are you paralyzed by the lies...2019-06-1023 min
RebootsR048: Halfway There with Eric NevinsMy friend Eric has experienced some serious career reboots.Eric is a minister turned financial services professional turned podcaster. When Eric realized he’s more comfortable listening and facilitating than teaching or preaching his life and career began to take shape.In this episode, Eric and I talk about:* The difference between being a heart human and a head human* How God was training Jeremiah to see* The Critical Journey of how most of us experience spiritual growthEric is one of my favorite interviewers, so it wa...2019-06-0552 min
RebootsTCJ 006: Matt Ragland's JournalMatt Ragland teaches at MattRagland.com, a platform dedicated to sharing journaling and time-tracking techniques that help individuals focus on what matters.Matt says journaling helps him manage the tendency to overthink things in his life, as well as capture ideas he wants to explore and - perhaps - implement.Today, Matt's journaling practice is geared around helping him celebrate healthy patterns and identify the emergence of unhealthy behavioral patterns so he can correct them before they impact his life.Matt's favorite toolsPentel EnerJel .7mm (Amazon affiliate link)2019-06-0321 min
Spiritual Life and Leadership37. Journaling for People Who Hate to Journal, with Tracy Winchell, host of Reboots podcastSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Journaling. Ugh… Some people love it. Some people hate it. Some people feel like they should be doing it because they’ve been told it will help them grow in their faith. But writing about their thoughts and feelings in a diary just doesn’t work for them.Well, along comes Tracy Winchell to give all of the non-journalers a way to keep track of their inner life that will probably work much better for them. So, if you hate journaling—and even if you love it—y...2019-06-0335 min