Growth Minded Marriage

Welcome to Season 2 of the Growth Minded Marriage. This season we are committed to doing only the parts of podcasting we love and ditching everything else. We get to make it up and so do you! Join us as we share the good, bad and ugly moments on our growth journey. We hope this podcast is a living example of what self-actualization looks like in the everyday.
Podcasting is fun for us because of YOU the listener. So thank you for listening and being a part of our journey. We hope hearing our honest conversation plants a seed of curiosity in you about how your whole authentic life would look and feel.
A note on show notes:
Detailed podcast show notes (the words you are reading now) are time consuming and we won't be doing them for Season 2. With that said, if there is anything we mention that you want to know more about or need a link,
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Hello Growth Minded Marriage Community! Kevin and I are still over here living our dream life, only much much slower and intentionally. We are loving our summer slow down and reset. Thanks for being patient while we take this break and gather ourselves for Season 2 coming September 2021.
Meanwhile, I had a burst of creative energy that I channeled into taking one step forward with a project that feels like something, just not exactly sure what yet. Thanks for being a safe and supportive place for me to leave this for the moment. Certainly feedback would be appreciated if you feel so inclined.
Message Me (Mary) @ [email protected]
And, yes, we are still working on a summer newsletter to our Growing Together email subscribers. Sign up HERE. Turns out that while we are honoring our commitment to truly slowing down, projects are moving slower than anticipated. We simply have to trust they will eventually get done. Ex. We have finally installed a new microwave that has been in our garage since June 2020. We haven't had a microwave for 9 1/2 years. This is big stuff.
Growth Minded Marriage Podcast is committed to growth which means we are open to all feedback.

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Kevin and I have been on a quest to find "our people". We know that our friends can influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Which is great, but Mary was always left wondering, "How are we supposed to meet these magical people?!" Well, now we have some answers!
Kathy Gottberg is an author, blogger, and free thinker. She has been a writer for nearly 40 years; publishing 7 books and blogging at SMARTLiving365.com since 2011. Her husband, Thom, is a commercial real estate broker who has been committed to living his motto "You get to make it up". They are a true team, supporting and pushing each other forward in all their endeavors. After a fluke encounter with Kathy's powerful message about Rightsizing, Mary mailed her a very excited handwritten Thank You card, and asked Kathy to be her mentor. This conversation followed a Zoom call the week before and many emails back and forth. We are so grateful, truly, that we can look to Kathy and Thom as role models, examples of what this journey may look like, and a glimpse into all the possibilities that still lie ahead.
Some of our favorite resources from Kathy and Thom:

• 1st Vlog ever about setting Intentions instead of Goals
• Kathy's book Practical Spirituality had me rotating between running to tell Kevin things and taking notes.
• Kathy gives reviews of books she's read. I love this one. The Practice by Seth Godin.

Free Conversation Prompts from this episode to help start your own growth minded conversations. Happy Chatting!

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Kevin and I were thrilled when Kristen Young, Executive Director of Leadershape, accepted our interview request. In doing so, she took a big leap of faith. She exemplifies someone who is willing to take a risk and open herself up to new experiences, something Kevin and I deeply value. Kristen believes in the mission of Leadershape, "To transform the world by increasing the number of people who lead with integrity and a healthy disregard for the impossible." The last 16+ years of Kristen's life have been dedicated to helping others see their own innate greatness and become agents for positive change. Two of those people were Kevin and I when we attended Leadershape's flagship program, The Leadershape Institute. Our conversation with Kristen clarified how the values and ideas planted in us at Leadershape have continued to guide us. A lot of pieces fell together for Kevin and I, and a lot of questions were answered as to where we got this desire to align our lives with our passions and values. We hope this conversation inspires you to ask some questions about your own purpose and passions. Let's Grow!
Resources mentioned:

• To learn more about Leadershape and its offerings visit https://www.leadershape.org/
• Sign up for Resilience 2021 go here (click link in bio)
• Sign up for Courageous Dialogue 2021 go here (click link in bio)
• If you are a Leadershape grad and lost your binder you can email Leadershape and request a copy of the most current materials. Kristen offered this as a way to refresh and reconnect with your passions and values.
• Follow Leadershape on Instagram
• To hear more about how Leadershape impacted us listen to episode 5. Our Secret To Happiness

As Kristen says in this episode, "feedback is love". We would love to hear how this episode impacted you, or maybe how it missed the mark? Here at Growth Minded Marriage we are committed to growth, which means we are open to all feedback. We would love to hear from you in any of these three ways.

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"Creative collaboration is the lifeblood of our relationship"~Sonja Overhiser
After listening to this episode you will understand why Kevin and I draw so much inspiration from Sonja Overhiser. She is the co-founder of the wildly popular food blog, A Couple Cooks, and the new food justice initiative Food + Wellness Equity Collective. We were honored when Sonja agreed to our audacious request to be interviewed and are proud to bring you this inspiring conversation.
Resources Mentioned:

• Food Matters by Mark Bittman
• Pretty Simple Cooking by Sonja and Alex Overhiser (pg. 184 is on repeat in our house)
• @ACoupleCooks
• Replay of the Harvesting Food Equity panel from 4/29/21 use passcode n4WG&Eai
• Join the Food + Wellness Equity Collective
• @FoodWellnessEquity

Loved this conversation? Learn more about Sonja by listening HERE and HERE.

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