We are in the last two weeks of the year. It’s exciting for some people, but for others, it’s a difficult time.

Endings can be hard. The end of the year. A breakup. A lost job. Your child graduating. Closing a business. Moving out of your home. Retiring.

There are so many endings in life. And those changes are tough. But those endings lead to new beginnings.

Tune in to discover five things to focus on to help you smoothly navigate the transition from ending to beginning.

Thank you for joining me today on the Story Shepherd podcast. Keep creating your epic life story movie.

Stories shape the world. They are that powerful. That is one of the main reasons literacy is so important.

So how can you use stories to promote literacy? You can start by sharing personal stories that make others want to know more.

You may not be a writer or a speaker, but you still have a story. That story is your life. You tell that story every day through your words, your actions, and your beliefs.

That story is the most important one you will ever tell.

That story has the power to motivate others. It has the power to inspire change. It has the power to promote literacy.

So what is your story?

Tune in to discover five ways to share your story, change the world, and leave a legacy.

Thank you for joining me today on the Story Shepherd podcast. Keep creating your epic life story movie.

The world is full of spectators and critics who love offering their opinions from the sidelines.

So stepping into the arena—the metaphorical battlefield of our ambitions—can be one of the hardest things we ever do. It demands a unique blend of courage, resilience, and determination.

These words from Theodore Roosevelt's famous speech resonate with profound clarity: "It is not the critic that counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena."

Tune in to discover five compelling reasons why overcoming fear and stepping into the arena and following your dreams is so important.

On today’s show, I welcome Teresa Syms. Teresa is a Personal Development/Life Coach who specializes in helping individuals who feel trapped in a no-win situation.

Teresa knows what it’s like to be broken and damaged. Her childhood was filled with abuse, violence, alcohol, sexual assault, and emotional trauma. Because of that personal knowledge and experience, her passion is strong for helping others break free of their challenges.

Whether it’s the weight of their past or the constraints of their present, her clients yearn for something more in life. She works closely with her clients to help them dismantle limiting beliefs and reprogram old habits and patterns, while paving the way towards ultimate success.

Through a blend of Neurolinguistic Programming, Timeline Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Breakthrough Point Assessments and Motivational Interviewing, Teresa empowers her clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their fullest potential.

Teresa is an award-winning author for her book, A Century of Secrets, she has created an eBook series called, Six Strategies for Living Life Full On, and several magazines have published her articles.

As you can tell by her bio, Teresa is a wonderful woman doing great things in the world to help others.

Tune in to find out how she mastered trauma and now uses that in her coaching to help others do the same and live their best lives.

You can find out more about Teresa and contact her through her website: https://teresasyms.com

You can also listen to her podcast Powering Through Life.

And you can find her book "A Century of Secrets" on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Century-Secrets-Teresa-Syms/dp/0995234809

Thank you for joining me today on the Story Shepherd podcast. Keep creating your epic life story movie. And please join me next time as we continue transforming lives, one story at a time.

This week, Americans all across this great country gather together to celebrate the United States’ 248th birthday, almost 250 years of freedom.

That leads to the subject this week – what does freedom mean to you?

Tune in to learn what freedom means to me and discover what it means to you.

Fight for your freedom to create an epic life story movie!

The topic for today is dreams. Not your waking dreams, the dreams you have while sleeping.

We know that the dreams we have for our life are important, but did you know that the dreams you have while sleeping are also important to your wellbeing?

I find dreams fascinating, and even get story ideas from them. But there is more to them than that.

They also serve several important functions.

Tune in to learn why our dreams are important and how to decipher and direct them, to make your dreams work for you and help you create your epic life story movie.

On today’s episode of the Story Shepherd podcast, I welcome Nancy Ormon.

Nancy Ormon has a heart to give HOPE to others by sharing God stories around her testimony and helping you to connect hearts with God and life lessons you can use on your journey.

She has been a speaker/teacher in many different platforms and is a #1 Best Selling Author of her book called Stronger Than I Thought. It’s a book about heartbreak and pain and how to come out on the other side of that and soar.

If you've ever had a broken heart, fears of the unknown, or been so tired you could not take one more step you will want to hear her story.

Nancy resides in the North Texas Panhandle with her husband, Tommy. She has 3 children, 2 granddaughters and lots of grand pets.

Nancy is also one of the kindest, strongest, and most amazing women I have ever met.

Tune in to hear her story of overcoming many obstacles in life with the power of her strong faith, gratitude, and mindset.

You can learn even more of her story by purchasing her book at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Stronger-Than-Thought-Nancy-Ormon/dp/B09PM786BW

Thank you for joining me today on the Story Shepherd podcast. Keep creating your epic life story movie. And please join me next time as we continue transforming lives, one story at a time.

We live in a busy world. And it seems to get busier every day. Although technology has made many aspects of life more convenient, it has also created a constant stream of information and communication that can make it challenging to disconnect and relax.

And many people now juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, such as work, family, education, and community involvement. Balancing these demands can leave little time for rest and relaxation.

But rest and relaxation are crucial for your health, your success, and your happiness.

Tune in to discover eight ways you can rest, retreat, and renew.