Graceful Gladiator

Highlights of our time in the arena:   15- She attributes her decision making to this one quality 16- How Katie stays in tune with her Grace and Gladiator 17- Jumping in to Mompreneurship 18- One of the scariest 4 letter words for women and how society sends mixed signals to us regarding this 19- Katie shares the question of wondering how she could be handle being a wife, mom, engaged family member, business owner? 20- Katie’s first few months of being a mom 20:30- Breaking down values 21- How Katie prioritizes each area of values 21:30- Katie’s love language and how she nurtures that in her marriage 22- Katie’s calendar system 23- How Katie is able to be fully present in every facet of life (Hint: this is SO DOABLE for us too!) 23:30- Are we as women “allowed” to be successful? (We’re talking society’s expectation of women & hustle.) 24- The premise that Katie bucks because she believes it represents a false view of success 25- “If I have _____, but not _____, that is NOT success to me.” 26- Katie’s prac

Ally Meister meets us in the arena for part 2 of her testimony, sharing about her third child's diagnosis with COL4A2 while she was still pregnant with him. We get deep into the heartbreak and emotion of wondering what God's plan could be in the midst of life altering and heartbreaking situations.    Ally shares, "Strength has to build!" It doesn't happen overnight.    She also says that trusting God is a process, it is something we have to choose and cultivate everyday.    Here are just a few highlights:   16- The sweetest story of simple trust in God and how God spoke to her as she was attempting to teach her kids a lesson in trust   18- How God has been faithful to provide every need 18:30- (Spoiler alert) Whatever you are going through IS too big to handle 19- What it looks like to trust God on a moment to moment basis 21- You can depend on God because He never fails 27- Ally’s shares what it means to her to be a Graceful Gladiator     You can read Ally's story here, and connect with her on social here an

Ally Meister meets us in the arena this week to discuss faith, failure, bitterness, forgiveness, and the peace that passes all understanding. As a Mom of 3 and with 2 children that have special needs, Ally knows first hand how rough life can be. However, she handles it with the Grace of a woman the Gladiator of a daughter of the King. Tune in to hear:   - How she discovered her first son had Type 1 Diabetes - The journey that took her on emotionally and spiritually, including:   18: Unforgiveness in her heart over her parents divorce   19:30: Seeking approval from others   20: People speaking rejection over her life and how to heal   20:48 Forgiveness over the people that hurt you   21: “When the enemy comes to attack our identity he will stop at nothing.” - Ally Meister   22: Believing in your head versus believing in your heart, the importance of transferring our head knowledge of God to our heart!   23: The struggle of Type 1 Diabetes being a part of her son's childhood identity, and the promise of healing

Unworthiness can show up in our thoughts as "I'm not good enough", but it can also manifest in thoughts like:  - I'm not good at following though - Nobody cares what I have to say - Why would anyone listen to me - I didn’t work hard enough to earn it - I’ll sound stupid if I speak up - Somebody has already thought of this - I'm not unique - Other people can do this better than me - My ideas are weird - I don’t have the skills - I don’t know enough - I'm too old/young - Nobody will take me seriously - I'm lazy - I don’t have willpower - I don’t have the energy - There's really no point   If you, like me, have struggled with unworthiness then today you will hear a message on how to do something about it: how to refute self limiting beliefs and take action for a new, positive outcome.    God has given us 3 unique ways to become empowered against self limiting beliefs. Listen in for what they are and how to apply them this week!!   Scriptures referenced: Proverbs 11:17 “Your own soul is nourished when you are kin

I was absolutely one of those nerdy girls in school, from a young age you could find me walking with a book in front of my face or curled up in a corner reading! As I have grown, books have been a core pillar of shaping me into the woman I am today. In this episode of Graceful Gladiator you will find 7 books that have served me in 7 different seasons of life, and the book I just began as well.    What is your favorite book?   Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook and let me know what you're reading now!   And for the complete list of all the books that we talk about in this episode, just click here!    

Welcome back in to the arena, Graceful Gladiator! This podcast was recorded at my desk early in the morning as I watched the birds from right outside of my window. God showed me that we can learn so much about His plan for us and the ways He works with us by being present to the gift of nature!    Graceful Gladiator, have you ever felt that your migration, or transition is being wasted? Do you feel stuck in the middle season of something?   This podcast is for you.    Connect with Hannah:   Facebook Instagram  

Are you experiencing hurt from loss that you have experienced? Carrie shares transparently what it feels like to go through loss of: - Her Mom - Multiple pregnancies - Jobs - Health And yet, she brings the gentle and encouraging truths of all the ways God has more than redeemed her story and brought beauty from ashes. We also discuss: - Looking around to see the call God has placed on other people’s lives - Keeping our eyes focused on our own calling - Cheering other women on - If there is no room at the table for you, start your own and make room for others - Opening our eyes to see other women’s needs - Where you feel isolated, you have been called This episode is vulnerable and encouraging, we hope you leave the arena today feeling hope over every area of your life that is experiencing brokenness!!   Connect with Carrie: Facebook Instagram Connect with Hannah: Facebook Instagram  

Historical women that were disturbed, women of the Bible who were disturbed... Will you join the ranks of the Graceful Gladiators that have gone before you?

In this episode we discuss our beliefs and mental pictures of being a woman, including feminine woman and strong women. We address where we formulated our decisions about what it means to be a woman and how we embody those beliefs for our own identity. For example: childhood experiences and our relationship with our mom. 

Struggling to make a decision that leaves you feeling empowered instead of trapped? Listen in for the one thing you can do today to create a decision making process that keeps you in integrity with your values.

This is my story of how, when, and why I let my Gladiator retreat and leave the arena. Then, how I got her back!! And you can too.. Listen in if you tend to lean towards Grace and need to reclaim that warrior spirit inside of you!

This is for the Graceful Gladiator who has been trying with all her heart, soul, and mind to stay strong but the waiting is starting to feel unbearable. Find out what God has for us in our season of waiting and the promise He has for us!

Most times, I feel so startled by the extravagant love of God that I find it easier to focus on my sin, rather than accepting the gift of His grace and mercy that gives me beauty from my ashes. The reason I chose to share this with you today is because I feel that there are so many women that are not living God’s purpose for them because they are crippled by the chains of guilt, worry, shame, and their past. We Also Discuss: Learned Helplessness I AM statements from scripture Take a screenshot of the podcast, wherever you are listening, and post it on IG, Facebook, or Twitter and make sure tag me ~ @mrshannahplace everywhere ~ so I can say hi, get to know you, and give you a shout out too!! What has been your biggest struggle with trusting in God’s grace and mercy for you? Are there any scriptures or advice you have for someone struggling with this? Would love to hear from you!

In this episode, Dr. Shannon unpacks the beauty of surrender and what it does for our personal healing as well as the actual physical ability it gives our brain (prefrontal cortex in particular!) We also discuss self confidence, mentorship, God's word for the busy woman, brain food, and habits.  Dr. Shannon also spends a moment reflecting and speaking to her younger self.  Show notes available at www.HannahPlace.com/Podcast

Dr. Shannon and Hannah discuss the neuropsychology and how to use the power God has given our minds to transform our lives.  We talk about overcoming traumatic childhood events, rewriting despair into hope, AND she answers the question of if it is possible to create lasting change when you have reinforced a negative emotion or belief for a long time. (There is hope, she teaches us HOW in a PRACTICAL way.) If you are struggling.... In your life, with your past, in your marriage, in your business..... her words and wisdom will absolutely speak directly to your heart. For show notes, head to www.HannahPlace.com/Podcast

In this fun and uplifting interview, Tiffany Lee Bymaster, (AKA Coach Glitter), unveils her heart behind successful online business. She shares her philosophy on making an impact in her student's lives, where she gets her drive to show up each day, and how she recalibrates her Gladiator tendencies in her marriage. Tiffany and Hannah discuss how to avoid burnout and fill your own cup, the power of mentorship, and also becoming the person for others that you never had in your journey. 

You only have this one, precious life. Don't waste a moment of it on fear. Don't give one more second to language that belittles you or makes you less than. You are not inferior, you are a perfectly equipped, skilled GLADIATOR. You have every piece of armor to protect yourself and every weapon needed to fight the battle that is at hand.  

It takes the softness of GRACE and the strength of GLADIATOR to give and receive the truest form of love.

Have you ever felt powerless? Struggled with finding the strength to fight the battles you are up against? Discover what true power is and where it comes from today in Episode 2. Subscribe now!   www.GracefulGladiator.com

As a woman, we have two parts to our soul: GRACE AND GLADIATOR. Most of us have learned to cling to one nature and disassociate with the other: we are either meek and gentle, or independent and strong. However, God's design for us is different, He created both natures with a purpose. When the two are combined they create the most powerful singular nature that we call being a woman. It is time for us to embrace both; to lean into the soft, feminine gracefulness while also empowering the capable and valiant gladiator inside of us. For each of us this is a different journey. We will either have to fight the battle to become vulnerable, or, learn to believe in our capabilities and strengths; begin to break down walls of protection and be seen, or shake off the dust and stand up for who we are. When we find the balance between both of these natures, embrace and invite them back together into the arena of life, that is when we will finally make our highest contribution to ourselves, our families, and the world. And