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Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.510: A Checklist for Parenting Young Adults PART 2 with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall You have controlled some aspect of your child's life their entire life and now you are expected to let go?! To let them make mistakes and decisions without you?! Yes and no. Yes to letting go and making decisions on their own. But you don't have to leave them completely alone. This is the fine line of parenting young adults, you are now the coach. In the second part of this two-part conversation, Krista and Alex talk through some of the ways they are letting go as they launch young adults toward independence...2025-08-0536 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.510: A Checklist for Parenting Young Adults PART 2 with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall You have controlled some aspect of your child's life their entire life and now you are expected to let go?! To let them make mistakes and decisions without you?! Yes and no. Yes to letting go and making decisions on their own. But you don't have to leave them completely alone. This is the fine line of parenting young adults, you are now the coach. In the second part of this two-part conversation, Krista and Alex talk through some of the ways they are letting go as they launch young adults toward independence...2025-08-0536 min
Curious For Christ | Spiritual Healing, Trust in God, Anxiety Bible Verses, God's Peace, Biblical Encouragement107. Stuck in Anxiety? How Your Brain Can Learn to Trust God Again—with Eric GilbertWhat if anxiety isn’t a flaw—but a signal calling you back to God? In this powerful episode of Curious for Christ, I sit down with Christian leadership and mental health coach Eric Gilbert to explore how faith, neuroscience, and past wounds intersect—and how healing in Christ is not only possible, but promised.We talk about:How fear and trauma keep us spiritually stuckThe lies we believe about ourselves and GodWhy busyness and burnout are symptoms, not solutionsAnd the steps to experiencing peace and purpose againIf you’ve ever...2025-08-0136 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.509: A Checklist for Parenting Young Adults PART 1 with Krista Gilbert and Alex KuykendallParenting young adults can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re not fully in charge anymore, but your influence still matters deeply. So how do you walk alongside them well? Helpful, but not controlling? Wise, but still letting them make their own decisions? Loving, but with healthy boundaries? In this first episode of a two-part series, we dive into the art of parenting post-childhood: ✅ Building their confidence without overstepping ✅ Practicing healthy emotional detachment ✅ Equipping them with the practical life skills they actually need ✅ Offering the kind of timeless advice that sticks...2025-07-2940 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.509: A Checklist for Parenting Young Adults PART 1 with Krista Gilbert and Alex KuykendallParenting young adults can feel like walking a tightrope. You’re not fully in charge anymore, but your influence still matters deeply. So how do you walk alongside them well? Helpful, but not controlling? Wise, but still letting them make their own decisions? Loving, but with healthy boundaries? In this first episode of a two-part series, we dive into the art of parenting post-childhood: ✅ Building their confidence without overstepping ✅ Practicing healthy emotional detachment ✅ Equipping them with the practical life skills they actually need ✅ Offering the kind of timeless advice that sticks...2025-07-2940 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.503: This is What Courage Looks Like with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall How do we face what makes us scared? How do we muster up courage when all we feel is afraid? Midlife has no shortage of fears, those things that are out of our control and threaten to bring us harm, or at least discomfort. We wake up in the middle of the night, we ask God for definitive outcomes, but mostly we wish for clarity and certainty when those outcomes were never promised. We have to figure out how to live with fear. We have to figure out what courage looks like. In...2025-05-2046 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.503: This is What Courage Looks Like with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall How do we face what makes us scared? How do we muster up courage when all we feel is afraid? Midlife has no shortage of fears, those things that are out of our control and threaten to bring us harm, or at least discomfort. We wake up in the middle of the night, we ask God for definitive outcomes, but mostly we wish for clarity and certainty when those outcomes were never promised. We have to figure out how to live with fear. We have to figure out what courage looks like. In...2025-05-2046 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.500: Cheers to 500! The Episodes that Changed Us with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall We did it—500 episodes! Today, we’re celebrating this incredible milestone by taking a look back at the conversations that have shaped us, stretched us, and stayed with us. From unforgettable guests who made us laugh, to powerful lessons that changed the way we think and lead—this episode is a tribute to the moments that mattered most. We’re sharing the episodes we return to again and again… and the ones you keep talking about too. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or j...2025-04-2944 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.500: Cheers to 500! The Episodes that Changed Us with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall We did it—500 episodes! Today, we’re celebrating this incredible milestone by taking a look back at the conversations that have shaped us, stretched us, and stayed with us. From unforgettable guests who made us laugh, to powerful lessons that changed the way we think and lead—this episode is a tribute to the moments that mattered most. We’re sharing the episodes we return to again and again… and the ones you keep talking about too. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or j...2025-04-2944 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.494: What I'm Re-Learning in Midlife with Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall Have you ever learned something, thought you had it down, and then—boom—you realize you need to learn it all over again in this season of life? Yeah, us too. This week, we’re diving into the lessons we’re re-learning in midlife and what scripture has to say about them. We talk about how fear sneaks into our decision-making now more than ever, the shift in how our kids watch and learn from us as they grow, and why it’s time to embrace strong over skinny. We also un...2025-03-1845 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.494: What I'm Re-Learning in Midlife with Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall Have you ever learned something, thought you had it down, and then—boom—you realize you need to learn it all over again in this season of life? Yeah, us too. This week, we’re diving into the lessons we’re re-learning in midlife and what scripture has to say about them. We talk about how fear sneaks into our decision-making now more than ever, the shift in how our kids watch and learn from us as they grow, and why it’s time to embrace strong over skinny. We also un...2025-03-1845 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.492: Nurturing Adult Sibling Relationships, Part 2 with Kendra Grabowski, Krista Gilbert, and Mitchell Thomas Today is part 2 of discussing how we can grow and shape our relationships with our adult siblings. Siblings are special because they know us over the entire span of our lives. They also walked in similar shoes as children, having grown up in the same family, and that produces an understanding and knowing that is special. As we get older, life gets busy and we sometimes neglect these anchor relationships. Today we are discussing how we can intentionally grow them, work through conflicts that arise, and step into each other's lives in a...2025-03-0439 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.492: Nurturing Adult Sibling Relationships, Part 2 with Kendra Grabowski, Krista Gilbert, and Mitchell Thomas Today is part 2 of discussing how we can grow and shape our relationships with our adult siblings. Siblings are special because they know us over the entire span of our lives. They also walked in similar shoes as children, having grown up in the same family, and that produces an understanding and knowing that is special. As we get older, life gets busy and we sometimes neglect these anchor relationships. Today we are discussing how we can intentionally grow them, work through conflicts that arise, and step into each other's lives in a...2025-03-0439 min
The Ritual of Reading PodcastA Creative Spring: How Re-Reading Big Magic and Artist Dates Reignite InspirationIn this episode of The Ritual of Reading, we explore what it truly means to live a creative life. Creativity isn’t just about painting, writing, or making art—it’s about how we see the world, how we cultivate inspiration, and how we bring beauty into our everyday routines. I’ll share my thoughts on embracing curiosity, finding joy in small creative rituals, and overcoming the fear of imperfection.We’ll also dive into Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert—a book that offers wisdom on how to invite creativity into our lives without bein...2025-03-0117 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.480: Make Room for Hope: Week #1 of Advent with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall Advent is the season anticipating Christmas. This first week of Advent we kick off a four-week series covering the timeless themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. We start this week with hope. Hope is the anticipation that good can happen. And when we know God is good, we can believe he can make good happen. Hope is also believing Christ will return. This is why we focus in on hope during Advent. Whether you light an Advent candle on a wreath, read a special devotion, or simply consider the miracle...2024-12-0333 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.480: Make Room for Hope: Week #1 of Advent with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall Advent is the season anticipating Christmas. This first week of Advent we kick off a four-week series covering the timeless themes of hope, peace, joy, and love. We start this week with hope. Hope is the anticipation that good can happen. And when we know God is good, we can believe he can make good happen. Hope is also believing Christ will return. This is why we focus in on hope during Advent. Whether you light an Advent candle on a wreath, read a special devotion, or simply consider the miracle...2024-12-0333 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.479: Five Tips for a Thriving Holiday Season with Krista Gilbert + Alexandra Kuykendall Let's get ahead of the holiday season this year rather than feeling stressed all the way through it. We want to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas as much as the people around us! In this episode, we share five practical and helpful tips for navigating the Christmas season with joy and intention. We dive into the importance of embracing the true meaning of Christmas while managing the chaos that often accompanies the holidays. Join us as we discuss setting boundaries, effective communication, meal prep strategies, decorating tips, and the significance...2024-11-2629 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.479: Five Tips for a Thriving Holiday Season with Krista Gilbert + Alexandra Kuykendall Let's get ahead of the holiday season this year rather than feeling stressed all the way through it. We want to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas as much as the people around us! In this episode, we share five practical and helpful tips for navigating the Christmas season with joy and intention. We dive into the importance of embracing the true meaning of Christmas while managing the chaos that often accompanies the holidays. Join us as we discuss setting boundaries, effective communication, meal prep strategies, decorating tips, and the significance...2024-11-2629 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.474: The Power of Loving Our Neighbors in Election Season with Alexandra Kuykendall The final episode in our ELECTION READY series, today Krista Gilbert is interviewing Alexandra Kuykendall about how we love our neighbor in the midst of an election season. Seeking out goodness when life is great is easy, but when we have political disagreements or challenges that come our way, this is when it becomes really hard. In today's episode, Alex explores how to maintain a positive outlook, the role of prayer, and the significance of self-awareness and emotional regulation. She also emphasizes the need for intentionality in finding goodness...2024-10-2238 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.474: The Power of Loving Our Neighbors in Election Season with Alexandra Kuykendall The final episode in our ELECTION READY series, today Krista Gilbert is interviewing Alexandra Kuykendall about how we love our neighbor in the midst of an election season. Seeking out goodness when life is great is easy, but when we have political disagreements or challenges that come our way, this is when it becomes really hard. In today's episode, Alex explores how to maintain a positive outlook, the role of prayer, and the significance of self-awareness and emotional regulation. She also emphasizes the need for intentionality in finding goodness...2024-10-2238 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.467: College Care Package Ideas with Krisi Monsivaiz, Krista Gilbert, and Alexandra Kuykendall Do you have a college student who could use a care package from home right about now? In this Back to School series we are talking about practical ways to support our teens and young adults, and care packages are a fantastic way to do that. Krisi Monsiviaz is joining us to talk about why college care packages matter, what to put in them, and what the favorite item is every time (according to her kids). Krista Gilbert shares her approach to putting together these boxes of love from home and some of her favorite go...2024-09-0326 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.467: College Care Package Ideas with Krisi Monsivaiz, Krista Gilbert, and Alexandra Kuykendall Do you have a college student who could use a care package from home right about now? In this Back to School series we are talking about practical ways to support our teens and young adults, and care packages are a fantastic way to do that. Krisi Monsiviaz is joining us to talk about why college care packages matter, what to put in them, and what the favorite item is every time (according to her kids). Krista Gilbert shares her approach to putting together these boxes of love from home and some of her favorite go...2024-09-0326 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.464: How to Make the Most of Milestone Birthdays with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall Do you have a milestone birthday coming up? Or does your child? Milestone birthdays are an opportunity to celebrate and mark significant moments and we want to make the most of them. Sometimes these special occasions spark joy and excitement, other times they signal grief or loss. In this episode we talk about learning to embrace both ends of the spectrum. We also discuss why it's important to pause and make space for celebrating well in the midst of busy and full lives. But you know us, we also...2024-08-1338 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.464: How to Make the Most of Milestone Birthdays with Krista Gilbert and Alex Kuykendall Do you have a milestone birthday coming up? Or does your child? Milestone birthdays are an opportunity to celebrate and mark significant moments and we want to make the most of them. Sometimes these special occasions spark joy and excitement, other times they signal grief or loss. In this episode we talk about learning to embrace both ends of the spectrum. We also discuss why it's important to pause and make space for celebrating well in the midst of busy and full lives. But you know us, we also...2024-08-1338 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.462: Fun + Fire - Summer and Inflation with Krista Gilbert, and Alex kuykendall Alex and Krista bring the Fun & Fire format back for a little summer inspiration. Though summer feels like it is starting to wind down. What?! Already?! They are not ignoring those things they still want to happen. From the whimsical to the practical, hear what summer items are still on their to-do lists! And what's getting them fired up? Prices these days! Are you feeling the pinch of the pocketbook? We feel your pain and we give you some of the ways we're making our dollars stretch right now. From travel savings to...2024-07-3038 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.462: Fun + Fire - Summer and Inflation with Krista Gilbert, and Alex kuykendall Alex and Krista bring the Fun & Fire format back for a little summer inspiration. Though summer feels like it is starting to wind down. What?! Already?! They are not ignoring those things they still want to happen. From the whimsical to the practical, hear what summer items are still on their to-do lists! And what's getting them fired up? Prices these days! Are you feeling the pinch of the pocketbook? We feel your pain and we give you some of the ways we're making our dollars stretch right now. From travel savings to...2024-07-3038 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.453: How to Launch a Graduate From High School to College with Krista Gilbert, and Alex Kuykendall Do you have a high school graduate this year? Or does someone you know? In this episode Alex is interviewing Krista, asking questions such as: -How do you celebrate a high school senior well? -How do you help them practically prepare for college? -How do you say goodbye when it’s time for them to leave (nooooooo… I’m not ready!)? -And what do you do about this grief over the loss? In this conversation, you will find practical advice and helpful questions to ask. Krista emphasizes the importance of commun...2024-04-3036 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.453: How to Launch a Graduate From High School to College with Krista Gilbert, and Alex Kuykendall Do you have a high school graduate this year? Or does someone you know? In this episode Alex is interviewing Krista, asking questions such as: -How do you celebrate a high school senior well? -How do you help them practically prepare for college? -How do you say goodbye when it’s time for them to leave (nooooooo… I’m not ready!)? -And what do you do about this grief over the loss? In this conversation, you will find practical advice and helpful questions to ask. Krista emphasizes the importance of commun...2024-04-3036 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp. 436: A New Way of Effective Goal Setting - Hello 2024!Have you ever felt frustrated by New Year’s resolutions? Do you tend to set the same goals over and over with little progress? Today on the podcast hosts Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall talk about effective goal setting and what elements need to be addressed in order to make lasting change. They also address common mistakes people make when the calendar turns. Krista, a life and leadership coach, coaches Alex through one of her goals for 2024 in real time. Alex is real, vulnerable, and open as she shares about her goal and what gets in...2024-01-0240 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp. 436: A New Way of Effective Goal Setting - Hello 2024!Have you ever felt frustrated by New Year’s resolutions? Do you tend to set the same goals over and over with little progress? Today on the podcast hosts Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall talk about effective goal setting and what elements need to be addressed in order to make lasting change. They also address common mistakes people make when the calendar turns. Krista, a life and leadership coach, coaches Alex through one of her goals for 2024 in real time. Alex is real, vulnerable, and open as she shares about her goal and what gets in...2024-01-0240 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.428: DISC Your Way To Better Relationships Part 2 with Krista Gilbert + Alex KuykendallThe DISC is one of the leading assessments to help people learn to communicate better in the workplace and in relationships. In Part 1 last week we broke down what the letters stand for, and how we can learn to self identify our natural tendencies in conflict, pacing, processes, interpersonal relationships and decision making. In Part 2 this week we’re looking at how the types interact and what potential sticking points may surface because of our style. We also discuss each type in leadership positions and what the potential strengths and pitfalls may be as they lead. ...2023-10-3143 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.428: DISC Your Way To Better Relationships Part 2 with Krista Gilbert + Alex KuykendallThe DISC is one of the leading assessments to help people learn to communicate better in the workplace and in relationships. In Part 1 last week we broke down what the letters stand for, and how we can learn to self identify our natural tendencies in conflict, pacing, processes, interpersonal relationships and decision making. In Part 2 this week we’re looking at how the types interact and what potential sticking points may surface because of our style. We also discuss each type in leadership positions and what the potential strengths and pitfalls may be as they lead. ...2023-10-3143 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.427: DISC Your Way to Better Relationships with DISC coach Krista GilbertDiSC® is a personal assessment tool used by more than one million people every year to help improve teamwork, communication, and productivity, especially in the workplace, though there are also tremendous personal benefits when using the DISC. DISC provides a common language people can use to better understand themselves and those they interact with—and then use this knowledge to reduce conflict and improve working relationships. In this episode DISC coach, Krista Gilbert, shares about the four D-I-S-C types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance or Conscientiousness. We dive into why t’s so important for leade...2023-10-2442 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.427: DISC Your Way to Better Relationships with DISC coach Krista GilbertDiSC® is a personal assessment tool used by more than one million people every year to help improve teamwork, communication, and productivity, especially in the workplace, though there are also tremendous personal benefits when using the DISC. DISC provides a common language people can use to better understand themselves and those they interact with—and then use this knowledge to reduce conflict and improve working relationships. In this episode DISC coach, Krista Gilbert, shares about the four D-I-S-C types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance or Conscientiousness. We dive into why t’s so important for leade...2023-10-2442 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.421: What I've Noticed About You: Our Keys to Longterm Friendship (Part 1) with Krista and AlexThe podcast co-hosts, Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall, have been friends for over 30 years. Because of this, they have observed qualities and behaviors in each other that make the other person an especially good friend. Podcast listeners often ask about their friendship, but they've never talked about it at length on the show...until now. Using what they notice in each other as friends, Krista and Alex, are able to talk through what makes a good friend. Some of the things they highlight are personal qualities or character attributes, and some are how those qualities play out...2023-09-0539 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.421: What I've Noticed About You: Our Keys to Longterm Friendship (Part 1) with Krista and AlexThe podcast co-hosts, Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall, have been friends for over 30 years. Because of this, they have observed qualities and behaviors in each other that make the other person an especially good friend. Podcast listeners often ask about their friendship, but they've never talked about it at length on the show...until now. Using what they notice in each other as friends, Krista and Alex, are able to talk through what makes a good friend. Some of the things they highlight are personal qualities or character attributes, and some are how those qualities play out...2023-09-0539 min
Power-Up With The Most Breakthrough Full Audiobook Today!Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up) by Alexandra PetriPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/691563to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Alexandra Petri's US History: Important American Documents (I Made Up)
Author: Alexandra Petri
Narrator: Alexandra Petri
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 56 minutes
Release date: August 29, 2023
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
A witty, absurdist satire of the last 500 years, Alexandra Petri's US History is the fake textbook you never knew you needed! Alexandra Petri's US History contains a lost (invented!) history of America. (A history for people disappointed that the only president whose weird sex letters we have is Warren G. Harding.) Petri's 'historical fan fiction' draws on real...2023-08-296h 56Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.419: 10 Dinner Ideas to Save Your Weeknights with Krista Gilbert and Alexandra KuykendallAs summer comes to a close we know you are getting back into your fall routines. This likely means you are busier and you still need to make dinner. The problem is what to make? Amiright? Krista and Alex talk through their own pantry staples, what they consider a great weeknight meal, and then ten actual dinner ideas that are healthy, taste good, and most of all SIMPLE! Listen in to get ideas going and find recipe links below. Because dinner should be nourishing for those who eat it and enjoyable for those...2023-08-2233 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.419: 10 Dinner Ideas to Save Your Weeknights with Krista Gilbert and Alexandra KuykendallAs summer comes to a close we know you are getting back into your fall routines. This likely means you are busier and you still need to make dinner. The problem is what to make? Amiright? Krista and Alex talk through their own pantry staples, what they consider a great weeknight meal, and then ten actual dinner ideas that are healthy, taste good, and most of all SIMPLE! Listen in to get ideas going and find recipe links below. Because dinner should be nourishing for those who eat it and enjoyable for those...2023-08-2233 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.409: Rising to Reinvention Part Two with Krista Gilbert + Alexandra KuykendallIn part two of Rising to Reinvention, Alex and Krista dive right into what keeps us stuck, naming the role of fear in shackling progress. They also give practical tips and tricks to utilize when approaching new or challenging circumstances or situations. As they explore the process of reinvention, they reveal when transformation happens, how long it takes, and what it requires. And who needs to stop overthinking and overanalyzing decisions? Yeah, they tackle that too. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen. We can all benefit from so...2023-05-1646 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.409: Rising to Reinvention Part Two with Krista Gilbert + Alexandra KuykendallIn part two of Rising to Reinvention, Alex and Krista dive right into what keeps us stuck, naming the role of fear in shackling progress. They also give practical tips and tricks to utilize when approaching new or challenging circumstances or situations. As they explore the process of reinvention, they reveal when transformation happens, how long it takes, and what it requires. And who needs to stop overthinking and overanalyzing decisions? Yeah, they tackle that too. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and listen. We can all benefit from so...2023-05-1646 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.408: Rising to Reinvention with Krista Gilbert & Alexandra KuykendallWe are kicking off the rebranded podcast, Our Time to Rise, talking about REINVENTION. With change come opportunity. We get to evaluate where we are, where we want to be, and figure out how to move forward with hope, optimism, courage, and faith. This is part one of a two part mini-series on how we reinvent ourselves, what stops us from doing so, and how we overcome obstacles and rise to the moment we are given. You are going to love this topic – dive in with us and let’s rise toget...2023-05-0949 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.408: Rising to Reinvention with Krista Gilbert & Alexandra KuykendallWe are kicking off the rebranded podcast, Our Time to Rise, talking about REINVENTION. With change come opportunity. We get to evaluate where we are, where we want to be, and figure out how to move forward with hope, optimism, courage, and faith. This is part one of a two part mini-series on how we reinvent ourselves, what stops us from doing so, and how we overcome obstacles and rise to the moment we are given. You are going to love this topic – dive in with us and let’s rise toget...2023-05-0949 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeIntroduction: Our Time To RiseOur Time to Rise is a podcast talking about rising to meet life challenges, seasons, opportunities, and changes with strength, courage, optimism, and faith. Join popular podcast hosts, Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall, as they explore stories, topics, practical ideas, and challenges, and unpack what it looks like to rise to the moment. Subscribe for updates. 2023-05-0902 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeIntroduction: Our Time To RiseOur Time to Rise is a podcast talking about rising to meet life challenges, seasons, opportunities, and changes with strength, courage, optimism, and faith. Join popular podcast hosts, Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall, as they explore stories, topics, practical ideas, and challenges, and unpack what it looks like to rise to the moment. Subscribe for updates. 2023-05-0902 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.403: Lead Your Mindset Part 2 with Emily LovePart two of our Lead Your Mindset episodes, today we discuss +confidence +why failure and discomfort are catalysts for deep change and growth +who we can learn from in the world of mindset +three things we can start doing today to develop and grow our thinking. Emily Love, life coach and thought leader, is back to help us sort all of this out. And Krista Gilbert, also a life coach, weighs in on how to structure our morning routine and set our intentions and mindset for the day ahead. 2023-04-0445 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.403: Lead Your Mindset Part 2 with Emily LovePart two of our Lead Your Mindset episodes, today we discuss +confidence +why failure and discomfort are catalysts for deep change and growth +who we can learn from in the world of mindset +three things we can start doing today to develop and grow our thinking. Emily Love, life coach and thought leader, is back to help us sort all of this out. And Krista Gilbert, also a life coach, weighs in on how to structure our morning routine and set our intentions and mindset for the day ahead. 2023-04-0445 min
Donne-moi des Elles#3 - Florence Servan-Schreiber présente Elizabeth Gilbert et Claude Servan-SchreiberFlorence Servan-Schreiber possède mille cordes à son arc : elle est journaliste, autrice, conférencière et entrepreneuse. Avec talent, intuition et une joie communicative, elle partage ses outils au service d’une humanité plus créative et plus heureuse.
Dans cet épisode pétillant et joyeux, elle nous parle d'éducation féministe, de femmes qui partent à l'aventure, de freins à la créativité et de libération du processus d'écriture.
Écoutez-la nous parler d'Elizabeth Gilbert et de sa mère Claude Servan-Schreiber. Cet épisode est une pépite 🙏.
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Kunst&Kakao – Bunte Begegnungen. Kreativ, echt & mittendrin#16 – Über BIG MAGIC, Elizabeth Gilbert und dein kreatives GenieHast du dich schon einmal näher mit deiner Kreativität beschäftigt? Dich vielleicht gefragt, warum andere Menschen angeblich mehr von der Muse geküsst werden, als man selbst?
In der heutigen Podcastfolge verrät dir Nora den Grund dafür. Denn für sie hat Kreativität sprichwörtlich ein Gesicht: "Elizabeth Gilbert". Erfahre in dieser Power Talk Folge was es mit dieser Frau auf sich hat, warum Nora sie jeden Tag anlächelt und lass all deine bisherige Meinung über Begabung, Kreativität und Talent für diese 30 Minuten vor der Tür stehen. Glaub mir es l...2022-12-0228 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.379: Midlife is No Joke- Friendships with Shannan MartinFriendships in midlife are sometimes complicated, but they don't have to be. On the podcast today we are diving into how to be a good friend, how to neighbor well, and how to cultivate diverse relationships that add richness and texture to life. Popular author, Shannan Martin, joins us to share her wisdom on creating community - what worked, and what didn't. You will walk away more equipped for healthy, authentic, and strong relationships after listening. SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW: Start with Hello – Shannan Martin’s new book Lovin...2022-10-0449 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.379: Midlife is No Joke- Friendships with Shannan MartinFriendships in midlife are sometimes complicated, but they don't have to be. On the podcast today we are diving into how to be a good friend, how to neighbor well, and how to cultivate diverse relationships that add richness and texture to life. Popular author, Shannan Martin, joins us to share her wisdom on creating community - what worked, and what didn't. You will walk away more equipped for healthy, authentic, and strong relationships after listening. SOME THINGS YOU HEARD ON THE SHOW: Start with Hello – Shannan Martin’s new book Lovin...2022-10-0449 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.368: Creative + Cozy Home Decorating with Liz Marie GalvanSummer opens up some time to get creative and do those projects in our homes we’ve been meaning to get to during the year. Liz Marie Galvan, queen of cozy + cottage, joins the Sisterhood today to talk about how we can tap into our the designer in each of us. Liz, the owner of The Found Cottage, has a knack for putting a warm, inviting, and highly styled touch on everything she does. In this episode she offers tips on how to overcome paralysis, how to style collections, and how to express our individual personality without fe...2022-06-2840 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.368: Creative + Cozy Home Decorating with Liz Marie GalvanSummer opens up some time to get creative and do those projects in our homes we’ve been meaning to get to during the year. Liz Marie Galvan, queen of cozy + cottage, joins the Sisterhood today to talk about how we can tap into our the designer in each of us. Liz, the owner of The Found Cottage, has a knack for putting a warm, inviting, and highly styled touch on everything she does. In this episode she offers tips on how to overcome paralysis, how to style collections, and how to express our individual personality without fe...2022-06-2840 min
All About ArtGemma Peppé, Founder and Director of Art On A PostcardEPISODE 28 of 'All About Art': Interview with Gemma Peppé, Founder and Director of Art On A Postcard
Art On A Postcard was first launched in 2014 as a one-off secret postcard auction to raise funds for the Hepatitis C Trust, however, the response and popularity allowed it to continue multiple times a year, every year, since that first auction. These auctions offer postcard-sized works by phenomenal artists such as Damien Hirst, Grayson Perry, Marina Abramoviç, Patric Hughes, Gilbert and George, and Wolfgang Tillmans, to name a few. This episode coincides with their most recent auction, curated by gallerist an...2022-04-1522 min
L'heure musicaleIsabelle Georges chante Bécaud Artiste aux multiples talents, à la fois chanteuse, danseuse, auteure, actrice et compositrice, Isabelle Georges vient nous présenter son dernier né : un album hommage à "Monsieur 100 000 volts", le légendaire Gilbert Bécaud, accompagnée par son partenaire à la vie comme à la scène, Frédérik Steenbrink. Isabelle Georges chante Bécaud. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2022-03-2659 min
Carte d'affairesÉpisode 026 - Comment fixer ses prix et s'enrichir avec Alexe MartelCet épisode est commandité par : Carole Laurendeau, Accompagnatrice HolistiqueDescriptifs et notes du podcastCommanditaire :Si vous vivez des problèmes persistants, de la confusion vis-à-vis une situation, un manque de confiance en vous ou tout autre état qui fait blocage à votre épanouissement, Carole Laurendeau peut vous aider.À l'aide de plusieurs outils dont la visualisation, l'hypnose et la PNL (programmation neurolinguistique) elle vous guidera à travers le conscient et l’inconscient, à trouver vos propres solutions et ce, dans l'Être unique, complexe et entier que vous êtes. »ÉPISODE :Un bel épisode...2021-11-1748 min
Femme LeadS03 E03 Human Potential: How to unlock your potential with Antesa Jensen, Emotional Intelligence Expert & Coach.Send us a textHuman Potential | Emotional Intelligence | Coach | Unlock Potential | Talent | Personal Growth | Fulfilment | Zone of Genius | Leadership | EmpowermentAntesa Jensen is an extraordinary speaker and coach whose philosophy is the fastest way forward is inward. Antesa helps people take something that exists within us, empathy, and use it to fulfill one's path. In our latest interview, we explore the topic of unlocking human potential. Antesa shares that parts within that are not yet potentiated can get opened, and as a result, we become more of w...2021-10-2539 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.299: Seeking Out Goodness with Alexandra KuykendallOur very own Alex has a new book releasing in a few weeks and we want to give you the FIRST sneak peek at some of what she covers in the pages. In this episode, Krista interviews Alex about why she wrote the book, why the process of looking for what is good is important to us, and how she structures practical next steps so listeners can begin seeking out what is good. Whether you are overwhelmed with heartache or the state of the world, or just feel a little bored with the monotony of your daily...2021-09-2840 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.299: Seeking Out Goodness with Alexandra KuykendallOur very own Alex has a new book releasing in a few weeks and we want to give you the FIRST sneak peek at some of what she covers in the pages. In this episode, Krista interviews Alex about why she wrote the book, why the process of looking for what is good is important to us, and how she structures practical next steps so listeners can begin seeking out what is good. Whether you are overwhelmed with heartache or the state of the world, or just feel a little bored with the monotony of your daily...2021-09-2840 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.298: Resetting Fall With A Sister Straight TalkFall is the perfect time of year to push the refresh button on our lives. Hosts Krista Gilbert & Alexandra Kuykendall talk about their favorite home systems, chores, work / life balance, and tried and true recipes. 2021-09-2141 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.298: Resetting Fall With A Sister Straight TalkFall is the perfect time of year to push the refresh button on our lives. Hosts Krista Gilbert & Alexandra Kuykendall talk about their favorite home systems, chores, work / life balance, and tried and true recipes. 2021-09-2141 min
DogEared Book ClubFind Your Superpower w/ Author & Entrepreneur Marina PaulMarina and I dive right into the good stuff. It was easy because we both love, love books (and anyone you meet on this podcast does… of course). I go on asking her the classic DogEar starter questions. I also make sure to tap into her author experience. She said something really, really fascinating that made me think about how easy it is to fall into familiar ways of coping with anxiety and stress. I asked her, “What was a lesson from your author experience that applies to your everyday life?” Her resp...2021-08-021h 01
DARE TO FEELEmbracing the Forever Journey of Healing with EbonyJaniceFor this week’s episode, Alexandra speaks with EbonyJanice, an incredible woman who is a mega-manifestor and creative, she is the founder of Black Girl Mixtape, a writer, a dreamer, an advocate for joy, a mover and a shaker, a playwright, an activist… so many friggin’ things! OH! And she is also working with Alexandra in 1-1 mentorship and coaching for a year in the space of heart-opening feminine embodiment, which they get into in-depth in this episode!And you may have seen her on Liz Gilbert’s IG page doing a live or two...She is...2021-06-211h 18Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.280: Spring Refresh - Your Questions Answered About Organizing, Decorating, and Cleaning with Krista GilbertIn this final episode in our Spring Refresh Series, our Sisterhood Home Coach, Krista Gilbert, answers your questions about problem areas, redecorating, and how to refresh an outdoor space. We talk closet clutter, when to keep an item and when to give it away, how to organize kids’ papers and artwork, and what to do with the many paper piles around the house. Krista also gives an easy to follow four-step plan for redecorating a space that needs some love. You will love this practical episode as you refresh your home this spring.2021-04-2048 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.280: Spring Refresh - Your Questions Answered About Organizing, Decorating, and Cleaning with Krista GilbertIn this final episode in our Spring Refresh Series, our Sisterhood Home Coach, Krista Gilbert, answers your questions about problem areas, redecorating, and how to refresh an outdoor space. We talk closet clutter, when to keep an item and when to give it away, how to organize kids’ papers and artwork, and what to do with the many paper piles around the house. Krista also gives an easy to follow four-step plan for redecorating a space that needs some love. You will love this practical episode as you refresh your home this spring.2021-04-2048 min
All About ArtArt News Analysis: February 2021EPISODE 6 of ‘All About Art’: February Art News Analysis
This episode covers various news articles and developments in the arts that took place in FEBRUARY 2021!
A list of the articles mentioned:
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/netherlands-takes-lead-in-europe-s-efforts-to-return-of-artefacts-from-former-colonies
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/comment/museums-must-protect-all-their-employees
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/uffizi-acquires-first-street-art-work-a-mash-up-of-gilbert-and-george-and-mark-wahlberg-by-uk-artist-endless
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/us-capitol-riot-art-damage-repair-1234584500/
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-bristol-53004755
and MAGA Meets Marie: https://www.les-nouveaux-riches.com/maga-meets-marie-by-stephanie-misa/
ABOUT ME:
I am an Austrian-American art historian, curator, and write...2021-04-0915 min
The Planet A PodcastEp. 34 | Spilling Our Thoughts! (spring break recap, Gilbert Blythe, cats, Brianna The Tooth Fairy, & more)Today, we spill random things on our minds. We go from talking about spring break to Santa & tooth fairy stories from when we were young. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts and on Instagram! @_alexandralock_ @ariel_figureskates @the.planet.a.podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-planet-a-podcast/message2021-03-2726 min
Write MedicineTransformational Learning in Medicine and BeyondRegina Sih-Meynier is an authentic leader with expertise in developing and executing strategic plans for Medical Affairs. She is passionate about ensuring patients receive the best available healthcare and she leverages her intuitive sense, her ability to identify problems, and her creativity to create systems and processes to solve those problems. She has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field and understands the importance of demonstrating impact in patient care. Regina talks with Alex about how to create education content that supports authentic empowerment and transformational learning. Key Takeaways[0:55] How did Regina get...2021-03-2440 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.276: Parenting Teens - Sister Straight Talk with Krista Gilbert & Alexandra KuykendallIn this episode Krista and Alex wrap up the series Teens: The State of the Union. They discuss what impacted them most, what changes they are making in their parenting because of what they heard, and what felt practical. They also weigh in on their experience parenting teens – what’s been hard, what’s been helpful, and what they would recommend. Join us as we have a sister to sister conversation, and as we attempt to make the most of the teen series.2021-03-2350 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.276: Parenting Teens - Sister Straight Talk with Krista Gilbert & Alexandra KuykendallIn this episode Krista and Alex wrap up the series Teens: The State of the Union. They discuss what impacted them most, what changes they are making in their parenting because of what they heard, and what felt practical. They also weigh in on their experience parenting teens – what’s been hard, what’s been helpful, and what they would recommend. Join us as we have a sister to sister conversation, and as we attempt to make the most of the teen series.2021-03-2350 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.255: What We Learned From The Hard Conversations Series with Alex & KristaFor the past five weeks we’ve been talking about how to have hard conversations around suicide, politics, race, sexuality, and social media. Today’s episode wraps up that series with hosts Alexandra Kuykendall and Krista Gilbert sharing their takeaways on the series. They discuss what they learned, what they are doing differently, what is sticking with them, and how they will approach hard conversations with new strategies. Krista and Alex also describe the difference between peace making and peace keeping (hint: they are not the same thing). Join us as we finish out this seri...2020-10-2037 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.255: What We Learned From The Hard Conversations Series with Alex & KristaFor the past five weeks we’ve been talking about how to have hard conversations around suicide, politics, race, sexuality, and social media. Today’s episode wraps up that series with hosts Alexandra Kuykendall and Krista Gilbert sharing their takeaways on the series. They discuss what they learned, what they are doing differently, what is sticking with them, and how they will approach hard conversations with new strategies. Krista and Alex also describe the difference between peace making and peace keeping (hint: they are not the same thing). Join us as we finish out this seri...2020-10-2037 min
We All Get Pins & NeedlesTalking about Anxiety in TwickenhamIn the peaceful Orleans House Gardens, Soph and I speak about the pins and needles of anxiety. From what it is and the experience, OCD tendencies, opening up and going to therapy, to self-worth and celebrating progress, this is the fourth constructive conversation of the series. CW: anxiety and OCDScarlett CurtisFlorence GivenSarah PowellMichelle ObamaElizabeth Gilbert2020-09-0200 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp. 247: Repurposing Your Home To Set Up A School Space with Krista GilbertWhether you are homeschooling or part-time schooling this year, chances are you need to re-purpose a space in your home to accommodate the needs of your children and family. In this episode Krista Gilbert, a professional home coach, breaks down how to get creative about space, and how to make your home work for you in this season of COVID and life. We discuss creative ways to think about the spaces you already have, the questions to ask, and how to actually set up a space that will work for school. As a bonus, Krista al...2020-08-2551 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp. 247: Repurposing Your Home To Set Up A School Space with Krista GilbertWhether you are homeschooling or part-time schooling this year, chances are you need to re-purpose a space in your home to accommodate the needs of your children and family. In this episode Krista Gilbert, a professional home coach, breaks down how to get creative about space, and how to make your home work for you in this season of COVID and life. We discuss creative ways to think about the spaces you already have, the questions to ask, and how to actually set up a space that will work for school. As a bonus, Krista al...2020-08-2551 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.245: Work Flip - Sister Straight Talk with Alexandra Kuykendall & Krista GilbertAre you deciding whether to stay at a job or find something new? In this episode Krista and Alex shoot straight about what questions to ask and what you might want to consider as you make your choice. The last episode in the Work Flip series, they also discuss how COVID19 has impacted their work lives, how narrowing margins push toward innovation, and ten ideas for quick cash. If you are wrestling with your work life, this whole series is for you!2020-08-1151 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.245: Work Flip - Sister Straight Talk with Alexandra Kuykendall & Krista GilbertAre you deciding whether to stay at a job or find something new? In this episode Krista and Alex shoot straight about what questions to ask and what you might want to consider as you make your choice. The last episode in the Work Flip series, they also discuss how COVID19 has impacted their work lives, how narrowing margins push toward innovation, and ten ideas for quick cash. If you are wrestling with your work life, this whole series is for you!2020-08-1151 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.241: How to Steward Our Voice - Sister Straight Talk with Krista Gilbert & Alexandra KuykendallThe last episode in our “Hone Your Voice” series, Alex and Krista shoot straight about what it means to navigate conflict better while maintaining our voice. We also cover what it means to “steward” our voices. Meaning, what does responsibility look like when using our voice, especially as people of faith? We wrestle in this episode with the hardest parts of having a voice and using our voice in a world often divided and in tension. We even give a specific real-life scenario and talk through how each of us would respond. Come with us and expl...2020-07-1456 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.241: How to Steward Our Voice - Sister Straight Talk with Krista Gilbert & Alexandra KuykendallThe last episode in our “Hone Your Voice” series, Alex and Krista shoot straight about what it means to navigate conflict better while maintaining our voice. We also cover what it means to “steward” our voices. Meaning, what does responsibility look like when using our voice, especially as people of faith? We wrestle in this episode with the hardest parts of having a voice and using our voice in a world often divided and in tension. We even give a specific real-life scenario and talk through how each of us would respond. Come with us and expl...2020-07-1456 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.223: How To Be A World Changer For Good Right Where You Are with Gena ThomasThe phrase "world changer" is thrown around on Pinterest memes, slogans, and yes, even here at The Sisterhood. But what does it really mean to be a world changer? In this episode Krista & Alex break down The Sisterhood definition of what this phrase really means, and how we can start being a world changer in our actual lives, right where we are, today. Gena Thomas joins us for the second part of the interview to share her story of helping a Honduran five year old who was separated from her mother at the border. This stor...2020-03-1054 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.223: How To Be A World Changer For Good Right Where You Are with Gena ThomasThe phrase "world changer" is thrown around on Pinterest memes, slogans, and yes, even here at The Sisterhood. But what does it really mean to be a world changer? In this episode Krista & Alex break down The Sisterhood definition of what this phrase really means, and how we can start being a world changer in our actual lives, right where we are, today. Gena Thomas joins us for the second part of the interview to share her story of helping a Honduran five year old who was separated from her mother at the border. This stor...2020-03-1054 min
Entreprendre en BretagneAlexandra LEGROS, dirigeante de La Volumerie à BroonsEn 2016, Alexandra Legros et Kévin Lemétayer lancent leur activité de design et scénographie à Elan créateur. Ils animent maintenant une vingtaine de personnes de la conception à la fabrication dans leur société : La Volumerie.
Au cœur de la campagne costarmoricaine entre Rennes et St Brieuc, vous trouverez un hangar où s’abritent un bureau d’étude et un atelier. C’est un cabinet curieux qui conjugue imagination et méthode, rigueur et folie au service des projets de création collaborative. Avec poésie, ils présentent La Volumerie comme un « joyeux assemblage des multiples, éclat de câbles...2019-10-3124 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.196: Book Club Episode - Reclaiming Home with Krista GilbertThe Open Door Sisterhood's First Ever Book Club Episode! Do you feel like your family is spinning out of control? Do you sometimes wish you were closer and more unified with those living under your same roof? Or maybe you're a parent who does a lot for your children, but you lack real connection & relationship. You're not alone. Every parent struggles to live intentionally, and every family must learn that foundations are built moment by moment over a long period of time. If you are ready to kick your fall off with greater...2019-08-201h 03Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.196: Book Club Episode - Reclaiming Home with Krista GilbertThe Open Door Sisterhood's First Ever Book Club Episode! Do you feel like your family is spinning out of control? Do you sometimes wish you were closer and more unified with those living under your same roof? Or maybe you're a parent who does a lot for your children, but you lack real connection & relationship. You're not alone. Every parent struggles to live intentionally, and every family must learn that foundations are built moment by moment over a long period of time. If you are ready to kick your fall off with greater...2019-08-201h 03Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.176: Loving My Actual Neighbor with Alexandra KuykendallWe often hear the term "love your neighbor" but what does that really mean? Who is our neighbor anyway? And why is it important to love them? In an increasingly divided world, where people are often stretched to a place of little margin, this can feel overwhelming and impossible. Today on the podcast, our own Alexandra Kuykendall joins us to talk about why the lost art of neighboring deeply matters. In fact, it may be more important than it has ever been. We discuss practicals like leaning into the awkward, how to lighten up, and why praying...2019-04-0250 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.176: Loving My Actual Neighbor with Alexandra KuykendallWe often hear the term "love your neighbor" but what does that really mean? Who is our neighbor anyway? And why is it important to love them? In an increasingly divided world, where people are often stretched to a place of little margin, this can feel overwhelming and impossible. Today on the podcast, our own Alexandra Kuykendall joins us to talk about why the lost art of neighboring deeply matters. In fact, it may be more important than it has ever been. We discuss practicals like leaning into the awkward, how to lighten up, and why praying...2019-04-0250 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.142: Letting Go In The Teen YearsThere is something about letting our children step into the world that feels counter to our parenting instincts. Author Carol Kuykendall has been speaking and writing on the topic of parenting and letting go for decades. The re-release of her popular book Give Them Wings: Preparing For the Time When Your Teens Leave Home offers great opportunity for the sisterhood to talk about this topic. In fact, our very own Krista Gilbert contributed to the updates in the book and Alex wrote the foreword. In other words, we believe in Carol's message. This is the first of...2018-07-3152 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.142: Letting Go In The Teen YearsThere is something about letting our children step into the world that feels counter to our parenting instincts. Author Carol Kuykendall has been speaking and writing on the topic of parenting and letting go for decades. The re-release of her popular book Give Them Wings: Preparing For the Time When Your Teens Leave Home offers great opportunity for the sisterhood to talk about this topic. In fact, our very own Krista Gilbert contributed to the updates in the book and Alex wrote the foreword. In other words, we believe in Carol's message. This is the first of...2018-07-3152 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.139: How to Incorporate Meaningful Rituals Into Milestone Birthdays with Krista GilbertUsing meaningful rituals is one of the best ways to celebrate those milestone birthdays that mark a coming of age or "set apart" occasion. In this interview, Krista explains how her extended family uses rituals to mark two very special birthdays. This episode will spark your creativity and help you think through how you can incorporate meaningful traditions into your family or community for birthday celebrations. Krista discusses the importance of ritual and how it deepens connections and provides a sense of belonging. She then moves to the practical application of what her family does to mark the...2018-07-1033 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.139: How to Incorporate Meaningful Rituals Into Milestone Birthdays with Krista GilbertUsing meaningful rituals is one of the best ways to celebrate those milestone birthdays that mark a coming of age or "set apart" occasion. In this interview, Krista explains how her extended family uses rituals to mark two very special birthdays. This episode will spark your creativity and help you think through how you can incorporate meaningful traditions into your family or community for birthday celebrations. Krista discusses the importance of ritual and how it deepens connections and provides a sense of belonging. She then moves to the practical application of what her family does to mark the...2018-07-1033 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.121: Chelsea CrockettSister, grab your teenage daughter and listen to this interview together. As the youngest guest to date on The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast, YouTube sensation Chelsea Crockett talks with host Krista Gilbert about everything from how she met her boyfriend (Twitter was involved), to how she started making YouTube videos, to what it's like living with over a million followers. Beauty is at the center of Chelsea's message. She started her YouTube channel to share makeup tips with other girls and heard lots of questions with deeper undertones. This led to a book about beauty and what...2018-03-0646 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.121: Chelsea CrockettSister, grab your teenage daughter and listen to this interview together. As the youngest guest to date on The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast, YouTube sensation Chelsea Crockett talks with host Krista Gilbert about everything from how she met her boyfriend (Twitter was involved), to how she started making YouTube videos, to what it's like living with over a million followers. Beauty is at the center of Chelsea's message. She started her YouTube channel to share makeup tips with other girls and heard lots of questions with deeper undertones. This led to a book about beauty and what...2018-03-0646 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.105: Loving My Actual ChristmasA true Open Door Sisterhood Podcast interview! Co-host Krista Gilbert interviews her partner in the sisterhood, Alexandra Kuykendall, about her new book Loving My Actual Christmas. They talk about the experiment Alex conducted last Christmas season because she wanted to have a less stressful and exhausting holiday. In the midst of her actual life she searched for more hope, love, joy and peace. What she found is that much of her newfound appreciation of the holiday stems from remembering the story that God so loved the world...he sent a baby. This is the behind the scenes...2017-11-2847 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.105: Loving My Actual ChristmasA true Open Door Sisterhood Podcast interview! Co-host Krista Gilbert interviews her partner in the sisterhood, Alexandra Kuykendall, about her new book Loving My Actual Christmas. They talk about the experiment Alex conducted last Christmas season because she wanted to have a less stressful and exhausting holiday. In the midst of her actual life she searched for more hope, love, joy and peace. What she found is that much of her newfound appreciation of the holiday stems from remembering the story that God so loved the world...he sent a baby. This is the behind the scenes...2017-11-2847 minOur Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.21: Alex & Krista - It's Our 21st Birthday!What happens when a girl turns 21? How about when a podcast does? We have a little bit of a party. And we reflect on how far we've come and where we're going. That's exactly what we're doing on this 21st episode of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast. Co-hostesses Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall talk through what this whole podcast thing is about. Why they're doing it. What the intent is and what the core values of the sisterhood are. Though these two typically interview other guests, in this episode they interview one another, giving listeners...2016-10-241h 02Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.21: Alex & Krista - It's Our 21st Birthday!What happens when a girl turns 21? How about when a podcast does? We have a little bit of a party. And we reflect on how far we've come and where we're going. That's exactly what we're doing on this 21st episode of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast. Co-hostesses Krista Gilbert and Alexandra Kuykendall talk through what this whole podcast thing is about. Why they're doing it. What the intent is and what the core values of the sisterhood are. Though these two typically interview other guests, in this episode they interview one another, giving listeners...2016-10-241h 02Our Time to Rise in MidlifeEp.8: Alexandra Kuykendall - Part 2This is part 2 of a two part interview with my co-host and author Alexandra Kuykendall about her new book, Loving My Actual Life. Tammy Strait joins us as a guest co-host. We talk about health, body image, what to do about our constant connection to social media, and how to keep perspective in the midst of parenting. 2016-08-0417 min