Becoming - Podcast for Teens, Young Adults, and Individuals

I'm God's Favorite with Shana Blackburn

Have you ever heard of confirmation bias? Confirmation bias is a psychology term used to help explain why we naturally favor information that confirms our preexisting beliefs or biases. We are always seeking proof that further backs up our beliefs while discounting examples that don't support our idea.  We do this without even recognizing that we are doing it!  For example: You may have heard that left-handed people are more creative than right-handed people.  Whenever you encounter a person that is both left-handed and creative you may place greater importance of this "evidence" that supports that thought you already believe. On the other hand, when you meet a creative right-handed individual you may just discount or overlook this experience entirely.  

In this episode Tawni discusses with her dear friend Shana Blackburn, many fun and interesting examples of confirmation biases and how they can really impact your life.  When you look for something you are going to find it! This can be dangerous if our biases are focused on something negative. Whatever we choose to focus on you will find evidence of.  Shana is a wonderful example of using positive biases to impact her life for good.  She explains how she can use her personal mantra of: "I'm God's favorite", so freely and undoubtedly. It was so insightful and inspiring to hear how her positive attitude has helped her overcome very difficult situations in her life. She encourages us all to look for evidence that you too are God's favorite child! When we look for him in the details of our lives we will always find him. 

"What you think you become, what you feel you attract, what you imagine your create." Budha

 

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Tales from Teens with Carlos Rios Redd

Carlos entered the foster care system at age 2 with 6 of his siblings. He was separated from not only his parents but 5 of his siblings. Living in 10 homes in 10 years at such a young age created so much pain and resistance in his young life. Despite enduring so much change and adversity, Carlos has been able to share his story and find healing and growth while teaching and helping others inside and outside of the foster care program. We are so lucky to learn from a teen who has really learned what needs to happen to become who you are and who you were always meant to be.

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I Love Me with Hannah Setzer

Today's interview reminds us of what an absolute miracle life can be.  Our guest today is a very special 28 year old woman named Hannah Setzer.  Hannah was born with a rare cyst condition and has been defying the odds since the day she was born. She is 100% fed by a feeding tube and relies on a trach to breath. Her parents were told that she wouldn't live and if she did, she would never walk or talk. Yet Hannah kept defying the odds and continues to be a walking, talking, beautiful miracle.  Hannah has many health difficulties but has never let it stop her from achieving her goals and motivating others. She runs a fitness account @feedingtube.fitness that encourages people with all ability levels to stay fit and move their bodies every day.  She is full of light and has the most beautiful and fun perspective on life.  

One of the reasons why we love Hannah so much is that she has taught us what it looks like to fully and completely love our bodies. She has shown us that everyone should love their body exactly as it is.

Hannah has her masters degree and is a disabilities rights advocate for the state of Virginia. Because of her experience in this field we were able to discuss how best to interact with people with disabilities or physical differences. We can discover how we are all more alike than different and can grow meaningful and loving relationships with people of all abilities.  

We have learned so much from Hannah and absolutely love her, we know you will too! 

 

More from Hannah: Instagram

 

Article mentioned in episode: https://cupofjo.com/2019/03/special-needs-encounter/

 

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The Confidence to be Confident with Ceri Payne

Confidence is a skill. Our human nature makes it so easy for us to let life experiences chip away at any confidence we've built. We often focus on the negative and put ourselves down to a level we would never let our friends sink to. Ceri Payne is speaking with us today about some really practical ways that we can practice confidence. If you are afraid of being confident, because you don't want to appear conceded...well don't worry...we are talking about that too. 

Let's all work harder this week to pay attention to how we are speaking to ourselves...and change the playlist. And join us for our DARE OF THE DAY on instagram: @becomingpodcast

Follow Ceri at: @yourelectself

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#careergoals with Aligned Ambition

The career field is changing. It's changed in the last 10, 20, 30 years dramatically. We WANT to help prepare you to join the workforce as an adult with a plan and purpose. We want to encourage a confidence within you, that you are not only taking the right steps that will help get you jobs in the field you desire...but that you actually have the right skills, strengths, and values you need to get there. In order to do that, we have got to rethink the way the majority of us have been going about education and career training. 

Heather Glenn with Aligned Ambition is helping guide us through the best ways to discover what really is right for you, and how to stop walking blindly towards adulthood. This process is beyond valuable to helping you understand yourself better as well as finding a career, education program, college, or major. If you want to feel EXCITED instead of scared and unsure about your future...please join us as we walk you through where to start and how to continue this process.

More from Aligned Ambition: Aligned Ambition specializes in guiding teens and young adults (or any individual) in finding their individual strengths, values and skills to find career and education alignment that will be the best fit for your unique gifts. To get started click here.

 

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Success Through Adversity with Cody Weight- University of Utah cornerback and CEO of Solitude Homes

Success can be defined in many ways.  In today's episode you will hear a couple of different perspectives on how to overcome adversity and find your definition of success.  When you don't make a sports team, or get that scholarship you were hoping for, the next steps you take can be very defining in your life.  Throughout our interview with Cody Weight (former University of Utah cornerback and team captain, as well as CEO of Solitude Homes), we were inspired by his example of having the tenacity that is necessary to fight for your dreams; on and off the field.  He taught us how patience and perseverance are key to overcoming adversity. His road to success has never been smooth, but failure and disappointment are necessary for us to succeed in life. The fundamentals and grit that we learn through sports can absolutely play a role in prospering in the business world. It is amazing to learn how this correlation has continued to help Cody thrive in his career and family life. 

 

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Do Your Why with Christian Knudsen

Sometimes we have an opportunity to borrow the strength and drive of another person. As we hear their story and their personal path, it builds a strength within us so that we can have the drive and the passion to be braver, and bolder, and know ourselves more. We all need to be reminded that we can and should have dreams and goals. Christian Knudsen is sharing with us his remarkable story of his childhood in an impoverished three-house village in Ghana to where he is today. His dreams and goals got him through more seemingly impossible life roadblocks than anyone would have ever believed he could overcome. He is sharing his personal story and his unique message to dig deep into yourself to find your passion. To know your WHY. When you know that WHY you need to Do Your Why. 

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Tales From Teens with Lucy Bailey

We are so excited about today's edition of 'Tales From Teens'! We were honored to interview an incredible teenager named Lucy Bailey. Lucy is a very active, fun 15 year old girl who found herself going through a challenging time.  Instead of focusing inward and getting caught up in negativity, she decided to start the instagram account: be_a.light to spread love and light in other's lives. We absolutely love her tag line- Be a light. Be your own. Be a friend.  We are so inspired by how she turned a hard situation into a way to help create positivity in others lives.  We can not wait for you to listen and learn more about Lucy's story.  We LOVE hearing from our teen listeners and we know you love learning from each other- so reach out and contact us about being our next 'Tales From Teens' guest!   

 

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3 in 30 Takeaways for Teens with Rachel Nielson

We are beyond blessed to have one of our podcasting heroes on the show today. Rachel Nielson has been inspiring mothers everywhere with her simple yet genius way to teach 3 doable takeaways to help others create more meaning in their lives.  Today she is sharing a touching story of when she was a teen, and a small act of kindness that had a profound impact on another teen. She shares her 3 takeaways she learned from this experience so that we can connect more meaningfully to others around us who need our kindness.

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When Life Gives You Lemons with Natalie Norton (Part 2)

Are you ready for part 2 of the interview with the amazing Natalie Norton?!?  Do you think that you are the person you are right now because of your innate gifts that you were naturally born with or have you developed your unique personality and perspective because of your life experiences? I love Natalie's response to this question and I hope that it will help you be able to reflect on what you believe to be true for yourself.  Natalie helps us understand that God has a greater perspective for our lives than we do for our own.  After listening to this episode we hope that you feel and know that God is FOR us. He wants us to be joyful and happy in our lives; EVEN when we have experienced deep loss and heartbreak. She gives us tips to be able to learn how to feel that joy again without guilt. We also learn how to move forward without living in fear of what tragedy may come next.  

Have you ever wondered what you could do when a loved one is going through a tragic loss? You will be able to hear great advice to this question as well. 

We end every interview with asking our guests what advice they would give their high school self.  Wait and hear the wonderful words she would have told herself! 

 

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