Resilence

Bedtalks Episode 43: Bottoms Up; Hitting Rock Bottom and How to Come Out on Top – An Interview with Ann Bernard

"Struggle allows us to grow." This is one of many of Ann's mottos for living an enriched life. Ann Bernard, the founder of #365 Firsts Challenges is an Author, Coach, Speaker, and Podcaster. Ann, a veteran, CEO, is all about inspiring us to get outside of our comfort zone. She founded the initiative #365 First. While you may have a bucket list, Ann has created an initiative that helps others to live for today. Faith, effort, and tenacity have helped her to grow personally and help many others do the same. Ann shares her journey of hitting rock bottom and how she has come out on top. If you...

Bedtalks Episode 41: Love, Laughter & Legacy – An Interview with Melissa Rivers

Elizabeth Overstreet

K & I have been meeting and interviewing some amazing people. Our goal remains to bring you valuable and useful content. We were beyond thrilled when Melissa Rivers agreed to be a guest on our show. Melissa Rivers is famously known for being a co-host of Fashion Police and the daughter of the legendary comedian, Joan Rivers. While Melissa's mom Joan Rivers set the stage for many of the comedians we see today - Lily Singh, Leslie Jones, Chelsea Handler, among many others. Melissa is no shrinking violet. She is extremely accomplished in her own right. Melissa Rivers has many accolad...

Bedtalks Podcast 39: The Lesson of Self-Love; Naysha’s Powerful Transformation through Self-Love

Elizabeth Overstreet

K and I had the pleasure of interviewing Naysha Sonet. Naysha is from the beautiful and #3 ranked country of happiness, Norway. However, even though Naysha lives in one of the happiest countries, she didn't always feel happy with herself. After being in a relationship where she expressed that she love someone who didn't reciprocate or express the same feelings, she had to learn how to find someone she had lost in the process, herself. We crossed paths as I followed Naysha's personal journey and transformation via self-love. She has insight and wisdom that belies her age. I was impressed and...

Bedtalks Podcast 38: From Victim to Survivor; A Story of Domestic Abuse with Mannette Morgan

Elizabeth Overstreet

According to the NCADV organization, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by their intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men who suffer abuse from their partner. 33% of women and almost 10% of men suffer some form of physical abuse. 72% of all murder-suicides involve an intimate partner and 94% of these victims murdered are female. Physical and emotional abuse is prevalent making it difficult for people to leave an abusive relationship. - Source of statistics NCADV.org Domestic abuse can leave long-lasting physica...

Bedtalks Podcast 37: Our Happy Divorce Part 3 – A Couple’s Unique Approach to Divorce

Elizabeth Overstreet

Nikki, Ben, Ken, and Me continue our discussion in this Bedtalks Podcast: Our Happy Divorce Part 3 - A Couple's Unique Approach to Divorce. Divorce isn't easy. When two people make this decision, the feelings are intensified because it's natural to want to cut off your contact and interactions with one another. And when you add kids to the mix, it can make the break-up even more complicated. Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond wanted to handle their divorce differently. And they admit, in the beginning, it wasn't easy. But they wanted to uncouple in a way that wouldn't be disruptive and ...

Bedtalks Podcast 36: Our Happy Divorce Part 2 – A Couple’s Unique Approach to Divorce

Elizabeth Overstreet

Nikki, Ben, Ken, and Me continue our discussion in this Bedtalks Podcast: Our Happy Divorce Part 2 - A Couple's Unique Approach to Divorce. Divorce isn't easy. When two people make this decision, the feelings are intensified because it's natural to want to cut off your contact and interactions with one another. And when you add kids to the mix, it can make the break-up even more complicated. Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond wanted to handle their divorce differently. And they admit, in the beginning, it wasn't easy. But they wanted to uncouple in a way that wouldn't be disruptive and ...

Why COVID-19 Is Changing You

Elizabeth Overstreet

Things have gotten real. Our new norm is bringing out the best and worse in us. COVID-19 affected China in the latter part of 2019, and then it started spreading across the world. One thing about a crisis is the sad fact that until everyone feels vulnerable, no one truly feels vulnerable. The Empathy Connection As humans, it’s natural for some of us to be more empathetic than others. But, often, genuine empathy doesn’t emerge until we have personally experienced the same pain or setback, which helps us to understand and connect when we see a similar pain in someone else. It’s normal. Whe...

Bedtalks Podcast 35: Our Happy Divorce Part 1 – A Couples Unique Approach to Divorce

Elizabeth Overstreet

If you are divorced, considering divorce and wondering how to navigate your relationship with your ex and still be good parents to your children this show is for you. Divorce is messy. And when you think about divorce, it usually conjures up lots of negative feelings and emotions. Most divorces end in an acrimonious way. It's normal to experience difficulties with one another when a divorce ends and this can be further complicated by shared custody agreements and splitting finances. But, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond wanted to handle their divorce differently. At first, it wa...

Bedtalks Podcast 34: Second Act: Life, Love & Relationships: An Interview with Karyn Pettigrew

Elizabeth Overstreet

We are living in a time where we are being forced to take a time-out, be reflective, and re-prioritize what we thought might have been most important to us. During this time K and I think it's important to inspire you to be aware of the current events which are happening and to also use this time to bring on guests and discuss topics that will encourage you towards your greater purpose. Honestly, things are scary now and the events unfolding are unprecedented. However, they also present a unique time to re-evaluate, re-focus and re-energize. Out of scarcity and turmoil, often comes great ingen...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 29 – Rabbit Holes and Relationships – What Do They Have In Common?

Elizabeth Overstreet

Remember the movie, “The Matrix?” That movie has a lot in common with relationships. Are you willing to stay in the comfort zone regarding your relationship or are you willing to go down the rabbit hole? The path of least resistance is always easier. It's much more difficult to take the less-traveled road. Yet, there are so many learnings when we are willing to step outside of what is familiar to us. Life is fragile and it's so very important that we live up to our full potential and in our real purpose. Listen in as we explore this topic further in our newest episode "Rabbit Holes and R...